TASK TWO: Who is your choice for the unsung hero of the S36 playoffs up to this point? Must be at least 150 words and include at least two statistics in support.
My unsung hero of the playoffs would be Texas winger Zanarkand Abes. Abes did not have that great of a regular season but he really picked it up in the playoffs. He finished the regular season with just 13 points. In this playoff run he was able to put up 8 points, 4 of them being goals. Only 3 less goals than he scored in the whole regular season. Abes played on the Renegades third line. Their third line was not given to much ice time but they really did make the most of it. Abes only averaged about 13 minutes a night but he was able to provide solid depth scoring for his team. He also played some solid defense, finishing as a +1 in the playoffs. I think without their 3rd line stepping up their game in the playoffs, the Renegades probably do not win the Challenge Cup. That is why Abes is my unsung hero of the playoffs.

TASK THREE: Who has the edge, New England or Texas? What (or who) will be the biggest factor for one team to triumph over the other? Must be at least 150 words.
I'm writing this after the series as finished but I have always thought that the Renegades had the edge in this series. The Renegades top 6 has been so strong all season long. They play the majority of the game and have found great chemistry together. Picking up players like Sven Karlsson to solidify the top 6 is what pushed them over the edge I think. They also have 5 very strong defenders in Windsor, Kaiser, Black, Vader and Lidstrom. Windsor was a great pick up for Texas. The Wolfpack also have a very strong defense but I think Texas is slightly better. I think the goal tending is pretty even. I would give a very slight edge to New England but both teams have very solid goalies. So in my mind Texas had the better top six and a slightly better defense and that is why I thought they had the edge going into this series.

TASK FIVE: Create a graphic highlighting the starting lineup of one of the teams playing in the finals. Graphic must include names and positions for six players, as well as the team logo.



TASK EIGHT: Design the Championship Banner for the S36 Challenge Cup. Must include team logo, team name and at least one render.