<div align="center">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 that these are two teams that have plenty of talent and definitely some name recognition. That being said, Bennett Jones impressed me these playoffs. His statline isn't the flashiest, but I think he played a very clean finesse game in pretty limited minutes. He only skated for 13+ minutes per night, but he did put up a nifty eight points in twenty games. More importantly, he was strong in his own end, with a +5 rating. He didn't hit at all, actually, but he only got tagged 12 times. That's not too bad! Plus, he had a lower shooting percentage of just 7.42%. Given his 42 shots, I bet he scores a few more times if we simmed again. Nevertheless, when you're a third liner playing short minutes, you're being asked to stay responsible and contribute when you can. Bennett Jones did that very well in these playoffs and it's to his credit.


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.

Well, the only rookie getting any actual ice time in these finals would be St Louis Scarecrows alum Roman Augustus. In seventeen games, Augustus did not score a goal, but put up nine assists. He struggled a bit in these playoffs, going minus-four in nearly twenty-two minutes of ice time per game. Augustus did well to throw 24 hits against 19 hits taken, and he blocked 21 shots. What he won't feel great about is the twelve penalty minutes he took. This is all a floor for him to improve upon in the rest f his career. The Dragons are a perennial playoff hopeful at worst. He'll get more chances. Ultimately, he was tasked with playing in the Top 4 of a conference champion team as a rookie, and he didn't embarrass himself. In this league, that's pretty impressive. I'm sure there are young players that deserve to get spotlighted here, but as the lone true rookie contributor, I thought Augustus deserved my full attention.


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 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.

</div>