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.


My choice for this would have to be Geoffrey Allen of the Manhattan Rage, purely because the man was recently traded from a team that he called his family. When Texas originally was hit with the tampering punishment they knew they were going to have to sell off pieces if they were hoping to ever be competitive again, and sadly Geoff and Onyx were casualities of that. In leaving his Texas cattle farm Geoff headed to the concrete jungle where he was greeted by men selling mix tapes that couldn’t understand he never wanted them in the first place, this caused a great amount of stress in his life, and that is why I believe Geoff Allen overcame a great deal to be here. But I am sure that Geoffrey would do it all again just to be named a champion for the second time in three seasons, congratulations Geoff and Onyx.


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.


My choice for unsung hero of the entirety of the playoffs is Manhattan legend Maverick O'Dooley.
Some of you might not have even known Maverick was on the Manhattan Rage until just now, but let me tell you when he saw the ice time he deserved, he produced in a big way. In 2 minutes of ice time Maverick O'Dooley saw an average of 0.8 minutes per game this season in the playoffs, good for probably darn close to last in the league, not to mention this time on ice was exclusively on the penalty kill. He allowed stars like Wollker and Allen the rest they needed in order to thrive on the ice. That is why without a doubt Maverick O'Dooley is the peoples champion and the unsung hero of the season 38 simulation hockey league playoffs. Awards committee I hope you realize this name and own up to your mistakes.


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.


If I were the coach of the Detroit Falcons I would make sure my team only played defense, the Prince George Firebirds with their high powered offense consisting of Paddy Kane Rielly, Dildo, Blabar Banananananstrom and Kyler Gill are a force to be reckoned with and as Gene Wolf once said “ The best offense is a good defense, but a bad defense is offensive. ” in order for the Falcons to win this series they need to actively look for chances created by the Prince George Firebirds lousy defensive play, not creating chances themselves as one mistake is enough for the Firebirds to capitalize on and they will finish when giving the chance, I promise you that. Elite defense and Evgueni Marmeladov standing on his head is the absolute only way that the Falcons have a chance of bringing this series back. You can quote me on that one.


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.