1. Joe Kurczewski is going to be the difference maker for the Edmonton Blizzard and without a doubt will be the better of the two traded Dragons. Joe had an unreal regular season leading the second line to the best plus minus in Edmonton Blizzard history, what does Roman have to show for being a Platoon?

2. Joe Kurczewski - Hercules Rockefeller - Cory Knouse

Connor Tanner - Tor Tuck

Tommy Tuck

What more is there to say about my six man lineup? Best regular season in league history, best plus minus in this era, best single season goalie performance of all time, is there a weakness in this set of lines? I highly doubt it, they're the best in the business and proved it.


3. Traditionally a more gritty shooter, Ensio Kalju of the Edmonton Blizzard has proven himself to had a little bit of passing finesse as well, totally ten assists through his teams eighteen games in the playoffs as the teams second pairing defensemen. I think Ensio has a beautiful career ahead of him in Blizzard blue.

4. I think Karl and I proved we have the ability to find winning combinations, sure I don't have the longevity of JR95's success but I've only been at it for two seasons now, coming out with a President's trophy both times, I think Karl and I had the opportunity to finally show the league what we're made of.

5. If the Edmonton Blizzard are going to be exposed in some way it will have to be the minuscule minutes their third pairing of Chippy Chiclets and Viktor Valentine, the young Valentine has played well this season, but he's still developing to the point that he is a bit of a defensive liability.



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On my bucket list is not many things anymore, perhaps a Stevens nomination or even better, a win. Outside of that I have accomplished most of the things I had hoped to during my career, I've won a President's trophy, twice now actually. I have won my first gold medal, hopefully more. I even won an MVP in my career, granted it was the fans choice. Best of all is my new cup that I get to take home this season after a grueling 18 playoff games. I could retire happy at this point, but I strive to continue to be the best player I can be, whether or not that results in even more cups will be seen soon I suppose. But to say it is on my bucket list would be a lie, my bucket list has accomplished everything it could, I guess a Lance Uppercutt would be nice though.



My plans for the offseason? To just enjoy the time off, a cup run takes a lot out of a person and this season was no exception. We ran hard all the way to the finish line and we accomplished what we set out to we broke the regular season point record, we won a cup, we became the best single season team of all time. Now it is time to sit back and relax. Currently I am snowed into my house, there is nearly two feet of snow outside my door, and I've taken this time now that I am trapped inside to reflect on myself and my life, what is important to me and what my pursuits are, and I have decided I need to continue striving to be the absolute best I can be whether or not that means more cups in my future has yet to be seen. Only time will tell.