TASK ONE: Pick either of the teams currently in the finals. Which player had to overcome the most adversity to get where they are at now? What did they have to endure before finally getting their crack at the Cup? Must be 150 words and include two specific situations that player experienced en-route to the Cup finals, whether this season or at some point during their career.
I think Richard C. Hocolate has had to overcome a lot in Calgary to get to where he did. He was always behind another elite, storied, veteran netminder in Hunter Wong. Wong was the one who carried the Dragons to the cups that they have had over the past little while, and Dick was on the bench behind him for a number of years. He was in the backup role, having to watch Wong between the pipes winning the games for Calgary. Hocolate also had to go on a beastly roll to get the Dragons into the playoffs, who were not a sure bet to get there half way through the season. Calgary stormed in, and Dick Chocolate made a name for himself taking out two strong teams, and barely getting beaten out in the Challenge Cup Finals. If it was not for the play of Dick, Calgary would not be where they were in the finals, and he has really been showing everyone that he can definitely take over the reigns from Hunter Wong.

TASK TWO: Who is your choice for the unsung hero of the S38 playoffs up to this point? Must be at least 150 words and include at least two statistics in support.
I think the unsung hero for me in these Challenge Cup playoffs would be none other than defenseman Casey Creller on the Calgary Dragons. Sure, he did not put up a ton of points, or log a ton of minutes. He had 1 goal and 1 assist in 17 games for the Dragons, and averaged 14.03 minutes per game. What he did bring to the table though in his lesser minutes was very impacting. He put up 33 hits and 22 shot blocks, and was even an even plus/minus. Creller was a menace out on the ice, hitting every shift, especially with his 33 in 17 games with only 14 minutes per game. He laid the body on a lot of his opponents, and was intimidating to the other team. Not only that, but he got in front of a lot of shots, helping out goaltender Hocolate. He hit more and blocked more than a lot of his teammates who played double the minutes.

TASK THREE: Design the Challenge Cup Finals logo that will be included on both jerseys. Must include S38, the SHL logo and some sort of representation for each of the two teams in the Finals.

TASK FOUR: What rookies or young players are looking to make a name for themselves during the Finals? How have they contributed to the team on the way to the Finals? Must be at least 150 words, and include two statistics.
Roman Augustus on the Calgary Dragons make a name for himself in these playoffs for his team. Sure, he was not some huge, impacting player and was also a -4 in the plus/minus column, but he contributed out there and did more than some of his veteran teammates. He put up 9 assists in 17 games, but no goals, however. 9 points though was better than veterans Jagr, Izzy, Pedersen, Laflamme and others on the Dragons. He also had 24 hits and 21 shot blocks, which could make him a bit of an unsung hero himself if I had not already picked Creller for that one. Roman was a big impact on the ice and in the finals, and logged 21.79 minutes per game, which is a lot for a rookie. He looks to be a great player already for Calgary with a good career to follow.

TASK FIVE: It’s Zamboni time! The teams have been asked by the SHL offices to re-design their Zamboni with a Finals theme. Please use your creativity on this and make it specific to one of the teams in the finals. Must include a logo from a team in the Finals and a color scheme appropriate to the team.

TASK SIX: You’re the coach of a team in the finals. What changes would you make to the roster, lines or strategies of the team to give the team a better chance at winning the series? Must be at least 150 words.

TASK SEVEN: Design a t-shirt or a rally towel for one of the teams in the finals. Must include some text (a slogan), the team’s logo and a local sponsor for the giveaway.

TASK EIGHT: Design the Championship Banner for the S38 Challenge Cup. Must include team logo, team name and at least one render.