{"id":179,"date":"2015-04-09T16:21:41","date_gmt":"2015-04-09T16:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vashl.com\/web\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2025-06-04T18:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T23:37:40","slug":"reapers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/vashl.com\/web\/reapers\/","title":{"rendered":"Leonardo Reapers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
The Leonardo Reapers<\/strong> were an international street hockey team and one of the Original Four<\/strong> member clubs of the VASHL, along with the <\/span>Monroeville Zombies<\/a><\/strong>, <\/span>Puck U<\/a><\/strong>, and <\/span>View Askew Vulgarians<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team took their inspiration from Kevin Smith’s 2006 film, Clerks II<\/em><\/a>. The Reapers logo was featured on Randal’s hat. Leonardo, New Jersey is the home of the Quick Stop and RST Video.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Smith directed the pilot episode of Reaper<\/em><\/a>, to which the Leonardo Reapers were a subtle nod. Smith also executive produced the pilot and served as a consultant on the series.<\/p>\n

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The team’s 2012 Walter Gretzky Cup <\/strong><\/a>victory was a testament to their defensive strength, offensive firepower, and unwavering determination. The championship game against the Hit Somebody! Hitmen<\/strong><\/a> saw the Reapers locked in an intense battle, but it was Trevor Cherewka <\/strong><\/a>who cemented their place in VASHL history, scoring the decisive winning goal to secure the cup for the Reapers. With a well-balanced roster and a dedication to their team’s legacy, the Reapers’ triumph in 2012 remains one of the most celebrated moments in league history.<\/p>\n

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Though no longer an active VASHL franchise, the Leonardo Reapers remain an important part of league history, showcasing how cinema and hockey collided to form one unforgettable legacy.<\/p>\n

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Leonardo Reapers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Leonardo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/th>\n2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
History<\/th>\nLeonardo Reapers<\/strong>
\n2009-2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
View Askew Inspiration<\/th>\nClerks II<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors<\/th>\nClaret burgundy, black and pearl lusta
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Words<\/th>\nDying to hit the asphalt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mascot<\/th>\nThe Reaper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Facebook Page<\/th>\nLeonardo Reapers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Captain<\/th>\nMike Crandall (2019)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walter Gretzky Cups<\/th>\n1<\/strong> (2012)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WGSHT Medals<\/th>\n\"\"\u00a01<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a02<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a02<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lady Ming Trophies<\/th>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Players<\/span><\/h2>\n

2019 Roster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nNat<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nDrez Peregrina<\/a>\u00a0(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nPatty Meo-Sager<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nWarren Stanley<\/a>\u00a0(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nTrevor Cherewka<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/th>\n\"United<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nSam Conley<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nLaura Nagy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/th>\nUnited States<\/span>\"United<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nMike Crandall<\/a> (C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/th>\nUnited States<\/span>\"United<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nTJ Conley<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nIsaac Cherewka<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nChris Nagy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/th>\nUnited States<\/span>\"United<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nChristopher Conley<\/a>\u00a0(Goalie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/th>\nCanada !<\/span> \"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nTim Visentin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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