MHL 2014 In Mar Sara

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MHL 2014 In Mar Sara

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New Honours Granted to Saran Ice Hockey Team
The Saran Chronicle
Morsday, 14 Vanchauslurk, 5207 ASC


AUGUSTGRAD -- Only one week after the creation of a set of new chivalric Orders by the government, described by a Comital officer as "a new fount of honour from which the greats of all nations may soon sip", the Count of Mar Sara has personally inducted the first twenty members into the sport-oriented Order of Excellence: the entire Mar Saran international Ice Hockey team that participated in the MHL World Championship last year.

Seventeen players - Afudyakno, Grif, Gyrg, Jip'nym, Jyr'hunt, Kellip, Kyr'elj, Njeg, Raynor, Razjan, Sileni, Tel'Huub, Tuttle, Uunt, Yaad, Yunt, Zahn - were awarded the rank of Member of the Order of Excellence, and were personally handed the accompanying rings by the Count, while goalkeeper Henryck Erz and forwards Burt and Mik Shala received gemmed rings along with the title of Commander.

Right-Winger and team captain Mik Shala spoke on behalf of the whole team when he said: "This is an immense honour for all of us, the feeling of being recognised by our homeland in this way is breathtaking." The team came runners-up in the Ice Hockey world championship last year after blazing to the final undefeated, taking on such hockey giants as host-nation Birgeshir before losing 4-1 to Gerenia in the final.

Mik Shala continued, "Taking the time off from our training for the imminent World Championship has been so great for the team. We're all buzzing and really ready, keen to have another crack. It's not often that you get this sort of chance twice in your lifetime."

There was a touch of sadness about some aspects of the proceedings. "It's brought up a lot of emotions for me and bro [fellow forward Burt Shala], because our parents both died around this time in the Babkhan holocaust, but we know that this day would make them proud.

"Another sad touch for the whole team is that Roderick Kellip, a great right defenceman, was here today to receive his award but won't be joining us on the team this year due to professional retirement. That said it was great to see him and it reminded us all of the glory of last year and how hard we've got to work to get the same sort of momentum as launched us to the final last time."

Erz was less emotional and quipped, "I was expecting perhaps the Order of Fortitude - after all I'm the most shot-at man in Mar Sara."
The Excellent Ones: Our Interview with Burt Shala
The New Saran
Issue #278, 5207 ASC


It was a notably nippy day when the NS interview team flew out to the newly-completed Kaiseress Mira Raynora Major Memorial Stadium in the thriving southern city of Til'Het. This is one of the places where the Mar Saran International Hockey Team have been training hard in anticipation of the coming World Championship.

We were there to get some great action shots of one of the greatest teams in Micran hockey - see our pull-out supplement, Excellence In Motion, in the middle of your magazine - but we were also privileged to land an interview with Burt Shala, star Left-Winger and brother of the team captain. After a hard afternoon's drills and tactical play, Burt found time to answer a few of our, and our reader's, questions.

New Saran: Burt Shala: you're young, the top of your game, you were part of the team that took the silver in last year's championship. Why aren't you married yet?

Burt Shala: (Laughs) I get letters from many Sarans every day asking the same question, and I don't have an answer besides the fact that I haven't got time for anything but ice hockey!

NS: It is your life, isn't it, and has been for quite some time?

BS: Absolutely, ever since my brother [Mik Shala] and I were small we were bashing cans across icey paths and that sort of thing. There was a strong paternal influence, as our father had been a de-icer for the vicecomital government here in Til'hetjyr. He taught us never to be afraid of the cold.

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NS: Are you in the shadow of your brother? Does this affect the dynamics of the team?

BS: I don't feel like he overshadows me, obviously we're both players of an international stature. There is sometimes a sense during training that we're back on the streets, tackling and arguing, but it's rarer and rarer as we focus on the international competition aspect. It's something that proved more troublesome when we were actually on opposing teams in our local league days. As for the team, we're both fully integrated into the team, we don't form a sub-unit, though we have a close relationship as forwards, but one that we share with other players in that position. We're all aware of [the sibling relationship], but we sort of face it and deal with it. If Mik and I are getting stroppy with one another (laughs), as has happened before, someone else will step in and resolve it, and usually we know what we're doing and stop.

NS: But on your relationship with him - you are known as the 'quiet brother'?

BS: (Smiling) We are different people with different personalities - he's a leader, definitely, and while I'm a great hockey player I'm not a leader. I wouldn't say I'm that quiet - I'm doing this interview after all.

NS: Was being the first recipients of the Order of Excellence a great moment for you?

BS: It was a tremendous honour for all of us, we really felt the gravitas of the situation, how much we as a team mean to Mar Sara and to Shireroth. Millions are watching us play and hoping for success. I really hope we match up to their expectations. But personally, the first time I wore the ring, I trembled.

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MHL World Championship Host Bid for Mar Sara

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THE SOUTHERN JEWEL
Mar Sara Hosting the 2014 MHL World Championship


Mar Sara was one of the fierciest competitors in the 2013 Championship. Its team managed to reach the final where it suffered its first international defeat at the hands of Gerenia. Coming as an outsider to the League, and now having been awarded a franchise for the 2014 season, the Comital Government of Mar Sara is launching a bid to see the World Championship come home to this beautiful island subdivision of Shireroth.

Hockey Hub

The astronomical rise of Mar Sara as an international side in ice hockey is no accident: a land with many parts covered with ice and snow for large sections of the year, from the southern plains close to the antarctic to the frozen but habitable peaks of the Tyrelj/Tyrelian mountains. Besides the mystic beauty and quality of this landscape to inure the Sarans to hardship, it has produced rigorous sportspeople who have developed a complex culture of local competition interwoven with folk sporting practices. Together, these formed the basis for the recent introduction of modern ice hockey, which Sarans have flocked to in droves because of its appeal across Micras.

Unparalleled Facilities

If ice hockey was popular before Mar Sara took the silver in 2013, it has swelled gracefully and sustainably to become something of a 'national sport'. Local clubs have sprung up across this geographically diverse island, even in the partially tropical north. The Comital government has spent millions year on year on adequate facilities which suit an international competition perfectly:
  • The capital city of Augustgrad contains the County Rink, now formally incorporated as the Count's Own Ice Pleasure Ground & Sporting Arena. It was once located within the palatial gardens, where a frozen-over lake was used for ice sports, but has been relocated to a more stable location outside the city centre, where it has been expanded to fit a total of 3,000 people.
  • The spiritual capital of ice hockey in Mar Sara, Til'Het, is home to the recently purpose-constructed Kaiseress Mira Raynora Major Memorial Stadium. It is a versatile sporting venue which is converted during the winter months and special occasions for use as an ice hockey arena. Situated in the south, it is the largest venue in Mar Sara with a capacity of 15,000 people.
  • The largest city in terms of population and size on Mar Sara is Sileni and just north of it is the arena owned and operated by the University of Mar Sara, the Turnaj Klisbyr Varsity Site. It is traditionally the location of varsity matches between the six colleges of UMS (Jacurutu, Metzler, Mortis, Raynor, Shala and Xultan) and has housed many sports, though in modern times it has been reserved primarily for ice sports. Its capacity is 3,000 people.
  • The beautiful port city of Yaad, situated on the northern tip of the island, houses one of the newer large sports venues in the County. The Bishop Stadium was built on land owned by the Bishops of Suryo and sports full facilities including under-rink heating used to create a swimming pool during the summer, with a movable stadium roof allowing the warm sun of northern Mar Sara to warm those enjoying it. Its stadium capacity is 4,500.
Mother Shireroth as an Asset

Mar Sara, as a part of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, commands the interest of a great proportion of the living people on Micras. If a Mar Saran team wins a match, this news is sent around Micras. If the decision is made to host the MHL World Championship on Mar Sara, millions of Shirerithians from Apollonia, Benacia and further afield will tune in to watch the serried ranks of nations compete gloriously on the ice.

Legacy

The importance of ice hockey as one of a great number of sports that can boost confidence for young people is an issue of which the Comital government is acutely aware. Mar Sara views the prospect of hosting the ice hockey world championship as an opportunity to give all people of Micras a gift, a gift of a memorable competition in a perfect setting. We ask that you look favourably on our bid and secure the 2014 Championship as the greatest yet.
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Hockey Teams of Mar Sara

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AUGUSTGRAD FRANCHISE - List of Teams

Mar Sara's existing hockey teams have been reformed into eight larger teams which all use up-to-date facilities and play by the same rules. Mar Saran is being professionalised and standardised, and the games are only going to get better! Expect all your favourite stars of the ice skating, shooting and combating for glory in the new franchise.

It will be noted that some of the teams share stadiums. This is due to an attempt to match stadium sizes and adequate facilities to appropriate teams and their respective fanbases. It should also be noted that the Archmunicipal Stadium will not be available as part of the county's MHL World Championship host bid, due to the Archmunicipal government witholding permission.

The Count's Own Ice Skating Club
Nickname: The Counties
Colours: Blue, Purple
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Three comital coronets representing the three polities of Mar Sara: the ancient unified county, the historical southern Mar Saran county, and the reunitied contemporary county.
Location: Augustgrad (West)
Stadium: Count's Own Ice Pleasure Ground & Sporting Arena, Augustgrad

The Templar Hockey Club
Nickname: The Zahnradites, the Zahnies
Colours: Red, Black
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A cog, the symbol of the local Cedrist deity Zahnrad, made up of diamonds.
Location: Augustgrad (East)
Stadium: Count's Own Ice Pleasure Ground & Sporting Arena, Augustgrad

The Tilhetjyr Hockey Club
Nickname: The Whalers
Colours: Blue, Brown
Badge:
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A whale, the subject of many of the original team member's profession.
Location: Til'Het
Stadium: Kaiseress Mira Raynora Major Memorial Stadium, Til'Het

The University of Mar Sara Graduate Hockey Society
Nickname: The Tutors
Colours: Green, Lilac
Badge:
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A degree certificate on parchment, as traditionally held by all players for this team.
Location: Sileni (north)
Stadium: Turnaj Klisbyr Varsity Site

The Sileni City Council Hockey Players
Nickname: The Aldermen, the Aldies
Colours: Yellow, Burgundy
Badge:
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A crossed crozier and sword representing the city council's dual role as leader-shepherd and leader-policeman.
Location: Sileni (South)
Stadium: Turnaj Klisbyr Varsity Site

The Hockey Club of Suryo
Nickname: Suryo
Colours: Green, Grey
Badge:
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The cross worshipped by many local adherents of Matbaic Orthodoxy.
Location: Sulay
Stadium: Bishop Stadium, Yaad

The New Hockey Club of North Mar Sara
Nickname: The Newbies
Colours: Orange, Yellow
Badge:
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A laurel wreath, representing the New Club's thirst for sporting victory.
Location: Yaad
Stadium: Bishop Stadium, Yaad

The Antican Gentleman's Hockey Stick Alliance
Nickname: The Anticans
Colours: Blue, White
Badge:
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A steel gauntlet choking a white lily.
Location: Sant Mateu
Stadium: The Archmunicipal Hockey Stadium, Sant Mateu
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Dirigent of Musica, Count of Mar Sara
In Aryasht Prapta Vrteti, former Prince of Aryasht; Zaila Vrteti, Norfolknath
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Is fighting allowed in this league? Also, the addition of badges is excellent.

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The badges aren't very well done but they add a bit of colour, to break up the wall of text. Good question about fighting, which obviously is a large part of some ice hockey leagues. It is not known to me at this moment what degree of fighting the MHL allows, but by the time of the start of the 2014 League and the commencement of the Augustgrad franchise, it will be enforced.

In Mar Sara at the moment, it depends where you are, as the rules are still being standardised: some teams have bad reputations, as do some games. The Turnaj Klisbyr Varsity games (between the ice hockey teams from each of the six colleges of University of Mar Sara, not in this league) can get quite bloody, as does the 'Town and Gown Derby' between the Tutors and the Aldermen. The 'Matbaic Game' as it is called, which is played in North Mar Sara, is a much more civil affair, owing to the common presence of Matbaic Orthodox clergy who abhor violence within their religion.
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I think I'll be following Tilhetjyr. Go Whalers! :yay:

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A team representing all of Mar Sara with a view to compete in the Micras Hockey League 2014 has been formed.

The Unified Ice Hockey Club of Mar Sara
Nickname: The Mar Saran Rocs, the Rocs
Colours: Purple, Dark Red
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A silhouette of the island of Mar Sara charged on a field divided into purple, representing the majesty of the Count, and dark red, representing mother Shireroth of which Mar Sara is the greatest champion in Ice Hockey abroad.
Location: Augustgrad, though tour the county and rely on feeder clubs in the MS local league
Stadium: Count's Own Ice Pleasure Ground & Sporting Arena, Augustgrad, but also tour
Coach: Herbie Klisnet
Team Roster:
Goal
Henryck Erz
Russell Grif
Milton Zahn

Centre
Burt Shala
Yel Kyr'elj
Terry Yunt
Pilo Tuttle

Left Wing
Arthur Raynor
Tahman Razjan
Ohl Uunt
Kris Reit

Right Wing
Mik Shala (Team Captain)
Sean Jip'nym
Eryc Yaad
Mani Feltip

Left Defenceman
Paul Sileni
Nel Gyrg
Fir Jyr'hunt
Hanu Mehbet

Right Defenceman
Ashur Afudyakno
Bril Njeg
Oft Tel'Huub
Jaime Pelt
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Despite the fantastic bid by Mar Sara, the MHL has decided to let Nova English Korea host instead, although the MHL thought highly of Mar Sara's bid and would like to say that it was a close call between the nations, and invites Mar Sara to bid again come 2015.

Mar Sara's fixtures for the World Championships have also been announced:

v Nova English Korea in Port Barret on 5 April 2014
v Birgeshir in Port Barret on 8 April 2014
v Senya in Hanseong on 11 April 2014
v Safiria in King's Landing on 14 April 2014
v Craitland in King's Landing on 17 April 2014.

Should Mar Sara finish in the top 4 of the 'A' conference, they shall progress to the knock-out phase.
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:yay:
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Note: Due to Gerenia returning to Micras, they have taken the place of Craitland in the MHL 'A' conference, so Mar Sara's final group match will be against Gerenia in King's Landing on 17 April 2014, rather than Craitland.
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The MHL needs to be an actual league and not a tournament.

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Kai Jackson wrote:The MHL needs to be an actual league and not a tournament.
It's three leagues, isn't it?
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It's a club league, but the organisors also put on a national tournament too.
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Due to some complications in the MHL, some fixtures were changed around but the season is now underway!

Mar Sara's franchise (referred to as United Mar Sara by the MHL), have started brightly. In their first game for the MHL Cup, they defeated Mercury City Slap Shots 3-2.

They then went on to play Lunaris in their first game of the regular season, which ended in a resounding 9-1 victory for United Mar Sara!

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:yay: The Sarans overcome and prove they are the best team in Shireroth!
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Congratulations to the Mar Saran team.
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When the Lunatics have finished stitching their torn buttholes back together, they too will offer congratulation :tears:
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There will be a break for a few weeks for that to happen, as the national teams get their chance to play in the World Championships, which begin on Saturday 5 April.
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Rocs Storm Ahead with Semis Qualification
The Saran Chronicle
Morsday, 28 Ifni, 5362 ASC


HANSEONG, NOVA ENGLISH KOREA -- The Unified Ice Hockey Club of Mar Sara is still topping the MHL World Championships table after besting Safiria five goals to four today in Hanseong Hockey Stadium. The crowds of a packed 4,500-seater stadium cheered fiercely as 'Herbie's Hockeymen' laid waste to another national side. Mar Sara has won three games and tied one - against last year's host nation, Birgeshir - seeing them rise to the top of the 'A' Conference Table with ten points and a goal difference of plus-three.

Though Head Coach Herbie Klisnet was unavailable for comment, sources close to the team management are said to be very optimistic about winning the tournament overall. After last year's coup of reaching the semi-final of the World Championship only to lose to the host Birgeshir, United Mar Sara has gone from strength to strength. The whole team was quoted as being 'over the moon' after destroying Lunaris nine goals to one in their first game of the regular MHL season. The greatest test of the Saran Rocs was against their rivals of Birgeshir, and the tie result left the Sarans with a strong resolve to keep up their momentum. With their latest victory, they have qualified for the knock-out Semi-Final.

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Some commentators have suggested that the Nova English Korean government's offer of free tickets to Mar Saran fans after they pipped the Shirerithian county to host the championship has led to an overwhelming follower presence. The Mar Saran fans are always easy to spot, in clothes and bodypaint of either the county colours of blue and white or the team colours of purple and dark red, and are present at every game cheering on their team with sailor's songs.
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God damn it Safiria.

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