SSG Hockey - Real Time NHL Sim League

Mike Lowe · 09-21-2015, 11:15 PM

I've just posted the application for our SSG NHL Hockey league which will use Franchise Hockey Manager 2. With the game coming out in 1 week, we'll release a league file ASAP and give folks a chance to get things ready for opening night, October 7th, when we'll have our first games simulated. Beyond that, we will follow a real-time daily schedule like all other leagues at SSG.

Expect this first season to mirror the 2015-2016 NHL season as closely as possible. We'll definitely look to adjust some rules/settings beyond this first season as the NHL does some wacky things!

We'll also likely be expanding, especially if the NHL does so next year as rumored.

Please take a look around the SSG website before quickly rushing off an application (it's not first-come-first-serve anyway). We're a unique simulation universe with an already great core of guys in our OOTP baseball league as well as our college and soon pro football leagues. We'll also be added both pro and college basketball once hockey gets off the ground and likely a FIFA league next fall. A truly year-round simulation universe!

While I'm very proud of our group of guys and our unique structure and approach, it's understandably not for everyone, so please take a look around. I hope to hear from some of you soon. We've waited a long time for a great hockey sim, and I'm excited to dive into FHM2!

Mike Lowe · 09-23-2015, 10:38 PM

I've received a good number of applications so far, and I'll be announcing the first batch of GMs in the next day or two. I still would have enough teams open to get folks a team, so if you're interested, please take a look around our site.

I'm excited to see the game's release next week, and in the meantime, we have our SSG Hockey forum open now to start discussing items pertaining to the league. Come fill out an application and join us on the forums!

Mike Lowe · 10-01-2015, 12:21 PM

We still have some teams available, and based on Cole's recommendation, we'll be releasing our league file tomorrow after the patch is out (starting a fresh game at that point).

Fill out an application if you're interested, and be sure to list a few teams you'd be interested in. You can see the available teams under the Leagues tab from the SSG website.

Mike Lowe · 10-02-2015, 01:33 PM

I've just posted to the website our catch-up calendar/schedule, an updated rules page, and a link for NHL graphics (with readme files).

We still have teams available, and once the patch drops today, I'll be uploading our first league file. Come get a team while the original batch lasts!

www.simsportsglobal.com
Leagues--SSG Hockey

Mike Lowe · 10-04-2015, 09:56 AM

The league is half-full (optimist!)! Come get a team as I'll be releasing the league file today (FHM dev is looking at a thing in our league file beforehand).

We will have our first preseason sim on Tuesday!

Mike Lowe · 10-09-2015, 11:58 AM

www.simsportsglobal.com.

We have some openings left, and our first sim is tonight at 7pm ET. Since we waiting for patches 1 and 2, we're currently on a catch-up schedule for the next week to get us caught up to the actually NHL schedule.

Here is some information straight from our website:

Rules

Available Teams

Schedule

Application

patrik.lovberg · 10-09-2015, 12:35 PM

Seems like we will get a really active league and Mike is doing a great job as the commish, so anyone thinking about it should join up! Will be a lot of fun for sure!

highheat42 · 10-09-2015, 02:34 PM

If your new to doing an online league like I am this group has been very helpful getting things setup and organized. Appreciate all the time Mike puts in as well to run this. Join us!

Mike Lowe · 10-09-2015, 02:50 PM

Thanks, guys! It's been a pleasure so far!

TNIRISHFAN · 10-09-2015, 05:41 PM

Even if you have never done a hockey sim before I think this is going to be a great group to get your feet wet with so to speak. Buy the game and support OOTP. Then join this league and have some online fun. Mike is a great commissioner and easy to work with.

facelessman · 10-09-2015, 07:18 PM

Can I bribe you to get the Sharks?

Attended their first home game at the Cow Palace, been a hardcore fan since the inception.

Before that my Dad took me to see the California Golden Seals.

Can't hurt to ask, lol!

Mike Lowe · 10-09-2015, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by facelessman

Can I bribe you to get the Sharks?

Attended their first home game at the Cow Palace, been a hardcore fan since the inception.

Before that my Dad took me to see the California Golden Seals.

Can't hurt to ask, lol!

Ha, if I had already invested time into them, I would!

Honestly, I struggle with this a lot, but I really feel as though you get a BETTER experience in a league when you do NOT use your own team.

Mike Lowe · 10-10-2015, 11:04 AM

We're really enjoying FHM2 and are starting the preseason schedule tonight.

We still have some teams available and are hoping to fill the league this week.

If anyone's looking for a league that allows for time to really tinker and digest, please join us!

www.simsportsglobal.com

Mike Lowe · 10-13-2015, 01:15 AM

We have 2/3 of the league full, and we have our first regular season game of the 2015-2016 NHL season. Fill out an application if you want to get in by opening night!

Mike Lowe · 10-14-2015, 12:58 PM

We have 10 teams remaining and are up to October 10th in-game. By Thursday night, we'll be caught up to the NHL schedule.

Take a look at the available teams at www.simsportsglobal.com and fill out an application if you're interested!

tcblcommish · 10-15-2015, 05:13 PM

I tried to sign up on the website and it said FAILED have to contact admin. Not sure what I need to do after that other than post here

Mike Lowe · 10-15-2015, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcblcommish

I tried to sign up on the website and it said FAILED have to contact admin. Not sure what I need to do after that other than post here

Thanks for letting me know. I THINK I have it fixed. Could you try and again and let me know if you have issues?

Thank you!

tcblcommish · 10-15-2015, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

Thanks for letting me know. I THINK I have it fixed. Could you try and again and let me know if you have issues?

Thank you!

nope, says now that I have to select from a drop down but there is no selections

Mike Lowe · 10-16-2015, 01:31 PM

Ok, this time I promise it is fixed!

Sorry about that.

tcblcommish · 10-16-2015, 01:38 PM

Ok I'll do it again tonight and see if it works lol

09-21-2015, 11:15 PM	#1
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	SSG Hockey - Real Time NHL Sim League I've just posted the application for our SSG NHL Hockey league which will use Franchise Hockey Manager 2. With the game coming out in 1 week, we'll release a league file ASAP and give folks a chance to get things ready for opening night, October 7th, when we'll have our first games simulated. Beyond that, we will follow a real-time daily schedule like all other leagues at SSG. Expect this first season to mirror the 2015-2016 NHL season as closely as possible. We'll definitely look to adjust some rules/settings beyond this first season as the NHL does some wacky things! We'll also likely be expanding, especially if the NHL does so next year as rumored. Please take a look around the SSG website before quickly rushing off an application (it's not first-come-first-serve anyway). We're a unique simulation universe with an already great core of guys in our OOTP baseball league as well as our college and soon pro football leagues. We'll also be added both pro and college basketball once hockey gets off the ground and likely a FIFA league next fall. A truly year-round simulation universe! While I'm very proud of our group of guys and our unique structure and approach, it's understandably not for everyone, so please take a look around. I hope to hear from some of you soon. We've waited a long time for a great hockey sim, and I'm excited to dive into FHM2! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord Last edited by Mike Lowe; 09-26-2015 at 04:04 PM.

09-23-2015, 10:38 PM	#2
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	I've received a good number of applications so far, and I'll be announcing the first batch of GMs in the next day or two. I still would have enough teams open to get folks a team, so if you're interested, please take a look around our site. I'm excited to see the game's release next week, and in the meantime, we have our SSG Hockey forum open now to start discussing items pertaining to the league. Come fill out an application and join us on the forums! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-01-2015, 12:21 PM	#3
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	We still have some teams available, and based on Cole's recommendation, we'll be releasing our league file tomorrow after the patch is out (starting a fresh game at that point). Fill out an application if you're interested, and be sure to list a few teams you'd be interested in. You can see the available teams under the Leagues tab from the SSG website. __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-02-2015, 01:33 PM	#4
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	I've just posted to the website our catch-up calendar/schedule, an updated rules page, and a link for NHL graphics (with readme files). We still have teams available, and once the patch drops today, I'll be uploading our first league file. Come get a team while the original batch lasts! www.simsportsglobal.com Leagues--SSG Hockey __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-04-2015, 09:56 AM	#5
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	The league is half-full (optimist!)! Come get a team as I'll be releasing the league file today (FHM dev is looking at a thing in our league file beforehand). We will have our first preseason sim on Tuesday! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-09-2015, 11:58 AM	#6
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	www.simsportsglobal.com. We have some openings left, and our first sim is tonight at 7pm ET. Since we waiting for patches 1 and 2, we're currently on a catch-up schedule for the next week to get us caught up to the actually NHL schedule. Here is some information straight from our website: Rules Available Teams Schedule Application __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-09-2015, 12:35 PM	#7
patrik.lovberg Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 5	Seems like we will get a really active league and Mike is doing a great job as the commish, so anyone thinking about it should join up! Will be a lot of fun for sure!

10-09-2015, 02:34 PM	#8
highheat42 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 173	If your new to doing an online league like I am this group has been very helpful getting things setup and organized. Appreciate all the time Mike puts in as well to run this. Join us!

10-09-2015, 02:50 PM	#9
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	Thanks, guys! It's been a pleasure so far! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-09-2015, 05:41 PM	#10
TNIRISHFAN Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Little Rock Posts: 62	Even if you have never done a hockey sim before I think this is going to be a great group to get your feet wet with so to speak. Buy the game and support OOTP. Then join this league and have some online fun. Mike is a great commissioner and easy to work with.

10-09-2015, 07:18 PM	#11
facelessman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 96	Can I bribe you to get the Sharks? Attended their first home game at the Cow Palace, been a hardcore fan since the inception. Before that my Dad took me to see the California Golden Seals. Can't hurt to ask, lol! __________________ Proud Member of the Professional Bowlers Association "I want a refund" = "I'm not willing to explore the learning curve, I need instant gratification".

10-10-2015, 11:04 AM	#13
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	We're really enjoying FHM2 and are starting the preseason schedule tonight. We still have some teams available and are hoping to fill the league this week. If anyone's looking for a league that allows for time to really tinker and digest, please join us! www.simsportsglobal.com __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-13-2015, 01:15 AM	#14
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	We have 2/3 of the league full, and we have our first regular season game of the 2015-2016 NHL season. Fill out an application if you want to get in by opening night! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-14-2015, 12:58 PM	#15
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	We have 10 teams remaining and are up to October 10th in-game. By Thursday night, we'll be caught up to the NHL schedule. Take a look at the available teams at www.simsportsglobal.com and fill out an application if you're interested! __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-15-2015, 05:13 PM	#16
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,436	I tried to sign up on the website and it said FAILED have to contact admin. Not sure what I need to do after that other than post here

10-16-2015, 01:31 PM	#19
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,146	Ok, this time I promise it is fixed! Sorry about that. __________________ Franchise. Sliders. @MikeLowe47 \| YouTube \| Discord

10-16-2015, 01:38 PM	#20
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,436	Ok I'll do it again tonight and see if it works lol