TASK ONE: Your player has been invited to do color commentary for Game 1 of the Finals. (Un)fortunately, your player’s decided to drink a bit before making this guest appearance. In at least 150 words, write a transcript of the opening commentary of the game and your player’s introduction.

Super Important Announcer Guy: And before the puck drop for tonight’s game one between the Minnesota Chiefs and the Calgary Dragons, let’s introduce our guest analyst for tonight’s game, a gentleman who has once hoisted the Challenge Cup himself, Winnipeg Jets forward Zach Evans. Zach, thank you for joining us tonight.

Evans: Thank you, and thank you for leaving out the most important part of my resume, your Season 38 Sarmad Khan Trophy winner. It is a pleasure to be here and tell you why both of these teams suck tonight.

SIAG: Well, that’s an interesting outlook, considering your Jets lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Dragons team we see tonight.

Evans: They’re fucking garbage. They got lucky. And the Chiefs are a bunch of dirty cheaters who can’t count to six and their goalie sucks at math, too. REST IN PEACE PORTLAND ADMIRALS, AM I RIGHT, FAM?

SIAG: Well, I think that’s enough from Mr. Evans, I’m sure he will enjoy the rest of tonight’s game from literally anywhere else. Let’s go down to the ice and talk to Oh my God where is Pierre McGuire here, I quit.

TASK TWO: Who is your choice for the unsung hero of the S40 playoffs up to this point? Must be at least 150 words and include at least two statistics in support.

While he didn’t garner many headlines during the Calgary Dragons’ Season 40 Challenge Cup run, Michael Boychuk played a pivotal role in the title chase.

A 17-season veteran, Boychuk has played his entire career with the Dragons since joining the team in Season 24. As a result, he had been a part of three Challenge Cup triumphs. Boychuk also had an incredible run during the Season 38 Challenge Cup playoffs, where the Dragons lost to the Manhattan Rage in the finals, scoring 20 points.

This time around, Boychuk did not factor often into the Dragons’ offense. However, his role on the top defensive pairing was pivotal in Calgary’s success. The veteran defenseman blocked 28 shots and posted a +6 plus/minus rating. Boychuk’s responsible defensive play freed up partner Adam Kaiser to chip in with 11 points and 75 hits. The pairing made a dynamic duo, leading the way for the Dragons towards the championship.

TASK SIX: Both of the goaltenders in the finals have put up a remarkable battle for their teams to get them this far. Between the two starting goaltenders, who wins the goalie battle, and will it be enough for them to bring their team home a Cup win? Justify your decision in at least 150 words with at least two goalie statistics and one team statistic.

Entering the Season 40 Challenge Cup Finals, the two starting netminders have interesting backstories. Richard C. Hocolate of Calgary will be making his second appearance as a starter in the finals after losing the S38 Finals to Manhattan, while Minnesota's Olli O'Koivu shoots for his second Challenge Cup in a row in his third finals appearance as a starter. During the regular season, O'Koivu held just a slight advantage over Hocolate in save percentage, .906 to .903. However, Hocolate benefitted playing behind one of the top defensive units in the league, as Calgary allowed just 28.62 shots per contest.

Hocolate has had a strong start to the playoffs, leading the Dragons back to the finals. However, O'Koivu has the experience of winning a Cup just one season ago. Can Hocolate continue his hot start to the postseason, or will O'Koivu make it two in a row for the boys in green? My vote would be the latter, but only time will tell.

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