Phil Miozzo

Arena: Weegee (Seating Capacity: 689)

Asst GM: Marty Byrde

Coach: Rocky Dennis

2014-2015, 2018-2019, 2019-20

Three time Palucci Cup champion

Acquired Picks: Lopezers 11th round (2025-26) Knee 13th round (2025-26) Cobra 17th round (2025-26) AV 5th rnd pick (2026-27)

Team Dwarf

As Mr. Phil Miozzo steps into the big leagues, the hockey world is abuzz with skepticism and intrigue. Mr. Miozzo, who has confidently proclaimed that he will capture the Palucci Cup in his first year as an expansion team, faces an uphill battle. His success in smaller leagues doesn’t necessarily translate to dominance in Houndog Hockey’s more competitive arena.

Mr. Miozzo’s track record, marked by victories over lesser competition, raises questions about his ability to handle the high stakes of top-tier hockey. The claim that he will easily secure the Palucci Cup seems ambitious, given the significant step up in competition. Many General Managers are eagerly awaiting to see what rookie mistakes Mr. Miozzo might make, ready to pounce on any missteps.

Last season (2014-15), Mr. Miozzo’s victory was perceived by many as a fluke. His seemingly haphazard drafting strategy and reliance on luck have been criticized, with some pointing out that Team Dalton’s premature exit played a significant role in Mr. Miozzo’s success. The general consensus among critics is that Mr. Miozzo’s triumph was more about favorable circumstances than strategic brilliance.

Adding to the drama, Mr. Miozzo’s unique and often mocked musical creations—such as “Babooms” and “Boomshackalacks”—have only fueled the skepticism surrounding his capabilities. There is a growing anticipation that these eccentricities will be overshadowed by a subpar performance, with many predicting that his team will languish at the bottom of the standings.

Meanwhile, Team Dwarf has made headlines with the announcement of their new Assistant GM, Big Bobby Clobber. Speculation is rife that Clobber played a crucial role in the controversial asterisk win by Team Dwarf last season. The involvement of Clobber has sparked debates and investigations into the legitimacy of last year’s outcome.

In a curious twist, an investigation into GM Phil Miozzo’s background has revealed his graduation picture, raising questions about his persona and expertise. As Mr. Miozzo embarks on his big league journey, all eyes will be on him to see if he can turn skepticism into success or if he will indeed fall short of the lofty expectations he has set for himself.

Prediction for 2024-25: 4th Place

Protected Players 2024-25

Round Player
1 Matthew Tkatchuk / Sidney Crosby / Steven Stamkos
2
3 J.T Miller / Kyle Connor / Filip Gustavsson
4 *** TRADED PICK TO THE KNEE HIGH P.I.s
5
6 Connor Bedard
7 Jeremy Swayman / Zach Hyman / John Tavares
8 Shea Theodore / Devon Toews / Frederik Andersen /
9 *** TRADED PICK TO THE KNEE HIGH P.I.s
10 /
11 Vince Dunn / Victor Hedman
12
13
14
15 Wyatt Johnson
16 / / /
17 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
18 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
19 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
20 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM COBRA

Drafted Players 2024-25

Round Player Team Traded To On Dropped On
1 Matthew Tkatchuk Fla
1 Sidney Crosby Pit
1 ** Steven Stamkos Nsh Dec 23
2 *** Leon Draisaitl Edm Little Lopezers Feb 23
3 J.T. Miller Van
3 Kyle Connor Wpy
3 Filip Gustavsson Min
4 *** TRADED PICK TO THE KNEE HIGH P.I.s
5 *** Sergei Bobrovsky Fla Team Cobra Apr 17
6 *** Connor Bedard Chi Knee High May 10
7 Jeremy Swayman Bos
7 Zach Hyman Edm
7 John Tavares Tor
8 Shea Theodore Vgk
8 ** Devon Toews Col Dec 5
8 ** Frederik Andersen Car Dec 6
8 Thatcher Demko Van
9 *** TRADED PICK TO THE KNEE HIGH P.I.s
10 Gustav Forsling Fla
10 Mackenzie Weegar Cgy
11 Vince Dunn Sea
11 Victor Hedman TB
12 Adrian Kempe LA
13 *** Macklin Celibrini SJ AV May 16
14 Lane Hutson Mtl
15 ** Wyatt Johnson Dal Dec 23
16 Cutter Gauthier Anh
16 Alexander Nikishin Car
16 Yaroslav Askarov SJ
16 Artyom Levshunov Chi
17 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
18 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
19 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM AV
20 *** TRADED PICK TO TEAM COBRA
** Indicates dropped player during regular or off season