Task 3:

1. Joe Kurczewski has been a huge addition for the Edmonton Blizzard. He just helped slot everyone into their rightful positions in the top 6 and really solidified our forward group. He was a hyped up addition and did not disappoint, leading the team in scoring. He has also been a force in the playoffs, one of the reasons Edmonton is finally in the Challenge Cup Finals. (66 words)

2. My all-star starting lineup would be Oisin Fletcher, Joe Kurczewski, Cory Knouse, Tor Tuck, Connor Tanner, and Tommy Tuck. The three forwards have been some of the best forwards in the SHL and this season was no different. Tuck and Tanner on the back end has been forces all season long and could be the best 1-2 punch in the SHL. In goal, of course it's Tommy Tuck, who put up a historic season. Edmonton is very loaded. (78 words)

3. I think defenseman Ensio Kalju of the Edmonton Blizzard has a chance to really shine in this Challenge Cup Finals. Of course the attention will be on Tanner, Tuck, and McIntyre, but I think that leaves Kalju open to really break free. The attention won't be on him, even though it should, and he will have free range to really impact the game and move the puck to the forwards. He has offensive pop and that could be on display in the Finals. (83 words)

4. Edmonton's General Manger group has the edge over West Kendall's. With the Blizzard, you have the veteran, karl, who has seen and experienced in the SHL. Working under him, you have Keygan, who is a fresh face who can bring new and creative ideas to the board room. That combination is vital to success, as you have seen this season, with Edmonton putting up historic numbers. Give Edmonton the edge. (70 words)

5. If I was helping the Platoon find a weakness in their lineup, I'd tell them it's the blue line. They have a ton of high end talent at forward and goal, but the defense is lacking a little bit. They have a star in Ludwig Koch Schroder, but after that there is a lot to be desired. If there's one place that Edmonton can and will exploit, it's that defense, especially with the forwards that Edmonton boasts. West Kendall will need their defense to play above their heads in the Finals. (91 words)

Task 4:
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Task 6:

As a player in the SHL, of course I have a bucket list of things I would like to accomplish. Sadly, most of that stuff hasn't been checked off yet. As I get up in age, I keep pushing and pushing to get these things done. I'm still hopeful to complete my list.

The main thing on my list is to win a Challenge Cup. It's the ultimate goal for any player in the SHL and I'm no different. It's so hard to even make it to the Finals, let alone win, so now that my Blizzard are finally in the finals, we can't let this opportunity slip through our fingers. Hopefully I can check this off this season. The other thing on my bucket list is to lead the SHL in goals. I trained to be a pure sniper and put all my work into perfecting my shot. However, my career thus far hasn't been as much scoring as I thought it would be. I didn't really think I'd be getting more assists than goals, but it's still something that I'm going to keep working at. There's still time...

My bucket list is short, but it's two big goals that I want to achieve before my time is up in the SHL.

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Task 8:

S45 CW Podcast

Task 10:

The seasons are long and grueling, so the off-season is very important for staying healthy and energized. Every off-season I do the same thing, mostly because it works to get me ready for the next season and because I like what I do.

At the end of every season, I take a couple of days to just relax in Edmonton and rest. After that, I get a ticket to go back to my hometown, Hamilton, and link up with my friends and family. You don't get to see your day ones a lot during the season, so it's important for me to finally get that time in. There's a lot of family activities that I like doing, like dinner parties, bbqs, movie trips, and so on. With my friends, we always take a road trip to the south for some beach time. This gives us a chance to catch up on things and just hang out together like the old days. I look forward to my time with my friends and family every off-season. Hopefully this off-season, I'll have the Challenge Cup to bring with me.

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