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 there is a few players here you could choose. But I am going to go with Manhattan rage winger Luke Atmey. Atmey has had a very strong career so far. He already has multiple 50 point seasons in his career. He got drafted to the Hamilton Steelhawks, 3rd overall back in the S32 draft. He looked like he was going to be a star player their for years. After the S35 season where he was able to put up 56 points for the Steelhawks, he was moved to the Rage unexpectedly in a huge deal. I think that was probably a big shock to him. He had still never made the playoffs at this point. The S38 playoffs was actually the first time Luke Atmey had actually made it to them. I think he had great playoffs for them. He came up huge in game 6. Scoring the game winner late in the 3rd, which ended up winning the Rage the Challenge Cup.

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 unsung hero of the S38 playoffs would have to be Crossfit Jesus of the Manhattan Rage. Jesus did not put up huge offensive numbers for the Dragon. But I think he was integral to them winning the Challenge Cup. He played a lot of minutes for the Dragons. Averaging about 21 minutes a game for them. He played some solid hockey out there. Making it hard for his opponents. Crossfit Jesus finsihed the playoffs with a +/- of plus 5. That is pretty solid. He also came up big for his club in some huge moments. Probably the biggest goal of his career came in game 6 of the SHL finals. It came about half way through the second period. He was able to put one past Chocalate, giving the Rage a 3-2 lead at the time. They would go on to win 4-3 in that game and win the challenge cup. Jesus had a solid playoffs.

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.

I think one of the young players in the finals that is looking to make a name for themselves would be Calgary Dragons Rookie defense Roman Augustus. Augustus was a highly touted prospect coming into this season. I think overall Augustus had a solid post season for a rookie. In his 17 games he was able to put up 9 points, all of them being assists. He did wind up being a minus player finishing as a -4. Although his stats were not amazing, he was one of the Dragons better defender. He played some huge minutes for them. Averaging almost a total of 22 minutes per game. I think Roman Augustus has made a name for himself in these playoffs. He is soon going to be one of the best defenders in the SHL. I think if the Dragons did not have him, they probably would not have made the finals.

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.