Kavalos Electrics

About the Team: The Electrics joined the league in 1972 as part of the THL's four-team expansion and an emphasis on bringing hockey to the southwest coast. Often called the “Kavs”, the Electrics quickly forged an intense, fast-paced style of hockey that captivated fans and pushed them into immediate contention. Things took a turn in the 80's as the Electrics made a Cup appearance in '83 followed by four straight appearances from '85-'88. They won the Marcotte Cup in 1985 and famously went the distance in three of the four Cups they lost during the decade, spawning plenty of what-ifs that could have made the trophy case truly stacked. The team has reduced firepower in the new decade but still an experienced team. The Electrics play in the Rankin Division.

Ownership and Management: Owned by Sandy Goetz, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Kavalos, the Electrics have been forefront in the league and national spotlight since the beginning. The Goetz family wields considerable influence in the league, even if it's typically more behind the scenes.

The Electrics are managed and coached by one of the longest-tenured groups in the THL with Cleo Osteen running GM with the legendary Harley Sweeney on the bench with original Electrics team captain Marlin Parr as assistant coach. The group figures to remain together until Sweeney finally decides to retire.

City and Arena: The Bright House is one of the loudest venues in Torland hockey, with plenty of character and panache, and certainly not immune to some occasional headlines of its own. The fire during the playoffs in a series against the Glaciers is one such event. Kavs fans are known to be raucous and supportive, but they've also only known a lot of success. Kavalos is a progressive west coast city, featuring many diverse cultures and lifestyles. A truly eclectic place, Kavalos is forefront in the arts while also being a bastion of industry and power generation in Torland.



Team Brand and Identity: The ubiquitous Skatebolt continues to rock the front of the classic green and yellow jerseys that are iconic to the Electrics. Only a few changes are made to their classic set which has featured full length sleeve striping since their inception, the Skatebolt since 1978, and angled numbers and drop shadows since 1989. The drop shadow on the logo is removed and the wide striping with inset TV numbers is reduced slightly. The filled hem striping is changed to a classic 3-stripe on the jersey and socks.

Roster Breakdown

Top Three Players

Denis Lemieux, 27, center
Leo Stendahl, 30, left wing
Ric Rundstrom, 30, right wing



Forwards: The squad is headlined by two of the Three Swedes in Leo Stendahl and Ric Rundstrom. The two-time Best Forward and 10-time All-Star winger Stendahl is an Electrics legend, having led the team to four straight championship appearances, winning in 1985. Rundstrom joined the team in '89 after his career in Abrieden. Both 30, Stendahl and Rundstrom are still elite players, especially with the rapid ascent of Denis Lemieux at center, of the more underrated players in the league. The rest of the unit is capable if decidedly very old. Rich Kuykendahl leads a second line with vet Chris Bagwell and 37 year old center Jed Poe, who is very much past his expiration date but still playing well. Kevin Ranew, 35, is paired with two young guys in Grossman and Lowe. Rookie winger Frank Langer looks to make an impact on a fourth line bruiser crew with Desmond Moeller and Rob Pontello.

Defensemen: The legendary future Hall of Fame defenseman and team captain Darren Cain is 38 years old but still feels he's got juice in the tank. Todd Kohn's job is to help Cain's speed deficiencies while maintaining defense on a top pair. Outside of Cain, the d-corps is a capable if not spectacular group of defenders. Meade and Holck are a well-rounded second pair, while Powell and Linton form an intriguing young third pairing with plenty of potential.

Goaltenders: The unit is headed by Olin Schuster who is a homegrown and developed product, a crown jewel in the Electrics' crown. Drafted in '86, Schuster spent four seasons in the minors before finally breaking into the starting lineup with aplomb. Veteran Gregg Steinecke, 34, cedes the crown, himself a well-respected goaltender with experience to spare and still very capable of taking over games.

Three Key Storylines:

• Can the Kavs turn back the clock? The roster is still elite on the top line but the rest of the unit has aged quickly so depth is old and slow which is a bad combination.
• Who will step up on the blue line? Darren Cain is a legend but he's 38 and the rest of the squad has to cover for him. Which guy can ascend into the starring role that Cain once had?
• How will Osteen initiate a rebuild? The roster clearly needs an overhaul but how to handle veteran guys like Stendahl, Rundstrom, and even Denis Lemieux will be tricky.

Future Projection: The Electrics could easily make another playoff run or miss the playoffs altogether. The team still has talent but the severe lack of depth is a problem as the roster is quickly aging out. This feels like a team heading to rebuild land so choices on who to keep or flip will be huge.

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This is why I like the 90's, whole teams rebranding, I like to see new team identities and color schemes.

Can't wait for the logos of Waterdee and Cobantle!

Fort Bevin might be the most memorable in terms of logo, might be infamous among 90's Rockets fans.

And I like Kirkenport's kit, very nice, it already has a good color scheme.

I'd like to see where this goes.

Kirlow Kodiaks

About the Team: The Kodiaks were founded in 1965 by Roddy Paquette as an expansion franchise, becoming the second iteration of the Kodiaks in Kirlow after the original franchise in 1960 had only lasted one year before being moved to Lecayne. Coincidentally, the first iteration also was sold and moved to Narva in '65, the same year the new Kodiaks were formed. The Kodiaks were very successful in the 70's, featuring a hard-nosed brand of hockey and reaching the Marcotte Cup four times but were infamously unable to win any of those matchups. The franchise took a turn when it was purchased by Shad Ferrara in 1981. A long rebuild culminated in back-to-back championships in '90 and '91, finally ending 25 years of futility. The Kodiaks play in the Hatch Division.

Ownership and Management: The franchise is owned by Shad Ferrara, a local businessman and investor who purchased the team from Roddy Paquette in 1981. Ferrara helped infuse new life into the team and facilities, paving the way for the Kodiaks' recent championship runs.

The team is managed by Vince Nelms, a two-time Best GM winner, who has held the position since the league GM mandate in 1973. A slogan of “Keep the Faith, Nelms is at the Helm” was the rallying cry for the fans as they endured an extended rebuild through the 80's after infamously reaching the Finals four times in the 70's but coming up short.

Barry Stover, 49, coaches the squad, having been hired in 1989 and immediately helped the Kodiaks get back to the playoffs. Back to back championship wins have him in rarefied air already into his short career. Longtime former Herons assistant Allen Duncan rounds out the staff, replacing the departing Craig McMurray who took the head job with the new Cobantle Cardinals.

City and Arena: The Kodiaks call the Orchard Center home, built in 1965, which is a classic facility in Kirlow that replaced the old Delba Arena from the 50's and 60's. It was renovated in the early 80's and has undergone a second renovation to modernize for TV purposes in the '92 offseason. The city of Kirlow is a blue collar culture known for their breweries, factories, and historic buildings as one of the oldest cities in Torland. Kodiaks fans are considered knowledgeable, passionate, and long-suffering.



Team Brand and Identity: The team keeps their classic look of the circular Roaring Bear with the pairing of brown, red, and cream that they've had since 1982. The only minor change is a richer brown. Their uniform set is a traditional style with triple striping on the sleeves and hem and similar shoulder yokes with the away set being reversed. Both sets are paired with brown breezers with the same triple striping. The number system is a classic serif with outlines on the jersey numbers and flat TV numbers and letters everywhere else. The Kodiaks have their captains patches on the right side to better fit the logo.

Roster Breakdown

Top Three Players

Max Kopecky, defenseman, 30
Jan Mikulec, defenseman, 32
Rafi Romanov, center, 25



Forwards: Kirlow has a bonafide top line with the Romanov brothers paired with 5-time Cup winner veteran Quincy Ledoux. Rafi Romanov is a massive centerman, possessing high IQ with stellar defense and a rocket of a shot while younger brother Sami is a slick shooter with silky smooth handles and a lightning fast one-timer. The middle-six has a significant drop-off in talent but 35-year-old winger Kenny Stokes is still elite, while the versatile Derek Curry and veteran team captain Lukas Lodwig form a solid second line. A third line with Kenny Joiner, now 37, and Graham and Lewis is decidedly slow but capable. A very old fourth line with enforcer Mo Loemann and vets Sylvester and Dickson leave a lot to be desired but still are able to set the tone and patrol the boards.

Defensemen: The Kodiaks have the best top pairing in the league with the Czech duo in Max Kopecky and the two-time Kauffman winner Jan Mikulec. Despite the firepower up top, the rest of the unit lacks real depth. The steady Finnish defender in Josef Seppa heads a second pair with tough veteran Scott Drayer. Two former longtime minor leaguers in Bo Valenti and Gary Keeling form a patchwork third pair.

Goaltenders: The unit is headlined by two-time All-Star Rocco La Plante, still just 22 and already an established elite goaltender. La Plante, the former #4 overall pick in 1988, has been an integral figure in helping turn the Kodiaks into championship winners as he goes into just his fifth season. Veteran goalie Claude Stoll backs up La Plante. He spent 7 years in the Whales minor system before breaking into the pros with Kirlow and is a capable player. Mel Seymour is the only prospect of note in the pipeline but he's not developed as expected and just turned 30.

Three Key Storylines:

• Can the Kodiaks “Threepeat”? Kirlow has a chance to be in rarefied air by winning three Cups in a row, something only the Heralds and Whales have done.
• Can the Kodiaks sustain success? Even if a “threepeat” doesn't happen, questions remain on the likelihood of Kirlow being able to maintain success with a quickly aging roster. The onus is on GM Vince Nelms to retool the roster to inject youth and speed around the veterans.
• Can the Kodiaks keep the the Romanov brothers? The Russian duo has been adamant about playing together but with just a couple of years left on their deals, they figure to be a pricey pair. Trying to pay both may be problematic for a team without a ton of finances.

Future Projection: The Kodiaks are back-to-back champs but their roster is aging quickly. The team feels destined to regress but Barry Stover has been extremely successful in his short term and the team has shown remarkable resilience now having winning experience on their side. This team is hard to project, they could go all the way and “threepeat” or just as easily miss the playoffs altogether.

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Man, those Kodiak uniforms sure are steeped in tradition!

Haha, thanks for noticing that everyone! Now we head to the west coast!


Kurohara Killers

About the Team: The team was founded in 1977 as a new franchise in the United Hockey Association using the roster of the former Trowburgh Eagles which was purchased by Edward Zook. The team was part of the 1980 four-team merger with the THL. The Killers have won two championships, one in the UHA in 1978, and a Marcotte Cup in 1984. They play in the Rankin Division.

Ownership and Management: The team is owned by Edward Zook, a Kurohara native with family money and local investments. Zook has been known as a somewhat flighty figure in Kurohara, and some have been surprised that he's lasted this long with the Killers. Of no surprise is their facilities falling into disrepair as Zook's management skills are lacking. His rock 'n roll Elvis Presley tribute band is doing great, however.

The Killers are managed by JD McCurdy, a former UHA head coach, who has held the role since 1980 when the Killers joined the THL. With former longtime head coach John Otto headed to Waterdee, the Killers hired Frank Donovan, 42, to helm the bench. Donovan hired Ray Dodd to fill the assistant role after Don Blackmon headed to Trowburgh.

City and Arena: The Killers play at the Ormedra Dome in Kurohara, Tamokeva. The dome is a quickly depreciating structure, hampered by poor construction and difficult weather in Kurohara. Upgrades were made when the team joined the THL but haven't held up over time. The dome is in desperate need of repairs and renovations but Zook has been unable to secure private funding and the city has stonewalled any municipal deals. The city of Kurohara is a unique blend of coastal military outpost and bastion for foreign culture, particularly Asian immigrants.



Team Brand and Identity: The Killers switched to black and orange in 1990, a look which is carried over to the new Prime system. The full length sleeve striping with angled hem caps remain as well. Black collars are switched for orange, while the pants have simple white stripes. The iconic orca with a stick logo is featured.

Roster Breakdown

Top Three Players

Damien St. Pierre, center, 30
Austin Ellis, goalie, 26
Savva Krupin, defenseman, 24



Forwards: The forward unit is headlined by center Damien St. Pierre, now 30 and going into his 13th season where he has been one the league's more underrated players. Former #1 overall pick in Guilden, and Kurohara native, center/wing John Jurski is 35 but still a capable player with fellow winger Derek McClanahan. Exciting young rookie center Justin Perry pivots a second line with veteran wingers Arlen Weems and Lloyd Engel. A serviceable third line speed unit with Tyler McLaughlin and Jeremy Schmidt are paired with heady veteran Hans Rohr. A tough fourth line features feared goon Hollis Dietz, veteran alternate captain Carmen Ledesma, and young Vern Fairley.

Defensemen: The defensive corps for the Killers is solid if not spectacular. The versatile Russian Savva Krupin headlines, with the defensive veteran Dennis Overstreet on the top pair. A second pairing with Adam Kaminsky and Drew Paterakis are former high draft picks who haven't turned into stars but are solid players nonetheless. Paterakis in particular has been the source of ire among Killers fans from his #2 overall pick status in 1982, and won Best Rookie that season, but hasn't become the first pair defender that the team imagined. A young third pair with rising minor-leaguer Jermaine O'Brien and Will Barr shows promise.

Goaltenders: The Killers have some excellent young studs in goal with Austin Ellis, 26, who was a starter and Cup winner in his rookie season and has developed into a dependable starter. 20-year-old Frenchman Emil Boivin is in his second year and already a steady goalie himself. Ellis and Boivin are the strength of this roster. The Killers have some experienced guys in Ernie Jean and Felton Marples in the minor league system.

Three Key Storylines:

• What is the future of the Ormedra Dome? The building is literally falling apart at the seams but there appears to be no plan in place with Zook or the city to improve it. The future of the Killers has become more murky as a result.
• Can Frank Donovan be the leader the team needs? The departed John Otto led the team to a championship but also suffered many seasons of misery. The Killers hope Donovan can be a steady voice in the locker room and help this team transition into more stable contention.
• Which young player can become the next star? The Killers haven't had a bonafide star since Alex Kirkland left. Damien St. Pierre has the talent but he's 30 now. Justin Perry helped the Torland National Team to bronze at the Olympics but his ceiling isn't consider high. Savva Krupin is a fantastic defenseman but doesn't move the needle in the star capacity.

Future Projection: The Killers are a scrappy bunch but clearly a team in transition on a variety of levels. They have some good young pieces but lack any real depth or firepower to contend in a crowded Rankin Division.

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