TASK ONE: In at least 150 words, write an introductory paragraph for a potential Wikipedia article about one of the players in the finals. Include draft season and the teams they have played for.
Esa Anrikkanen (born April 20,1994) is a Finnish professional hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Dragons of the Simulation Hockey League (SHL). Born in Helsinki, Anrikkanen moved to North America to play for the Detroit Falcons of the Simulation Major Junior Hockey League (SMJHL) in S17, where he excelled, winning the Ideen Fallah Trophy. as League MVP. He was drafted to the Calgary Dragons 4th overall in the S18 SHL Entry Draft, and has been with the franchise since. Known for his longevity and leadership, Anrikkanen is considered one of the best SHL players of all time. He is the SHL's all-time leader in games played, is 2nd all-time in career points, and has also won four Challenge Cups (S27, S29, S32, S40). Having spent his entire career with the Calgary Dragons, he is considered a team legend, and is the career leader in goals, assists and points. Internationally, Anrikkanen has represented Finland annually in the IIHF World Championships, helping win gold medals in S30 and S37.

TASK TWO: Who is your choice for the unsung hero of the S42 playoffs up to this point? Must be at least 150 words and include at least two statistics in support.
The unsung heroes of the S42 SHL playoffs are Michael Boychuk and Nicholas Pedersen, both of the Challenge Cup winning Calgary Dragons. These two veterans had both announced their retirement from the sport prior to the start of the playoffs, and knowing this would be the end of their careers, Boychuk and Pedersen both stepped up in the playoffs, motivating their team to a Challenge Cup win. At this stage of their career, both players are asked to fill depth roles, and they did so admirably. Their numbers aren't eye-popping, but they eat up minutes and provide invaluable leadership off the ice. Boychuk contributed 5 points and 11 shot blocks, while Pedersen chipped in with 4 points, all of them goals. These two are both pillars of the Dragons organization and have been with this team all through this current period of success. Both have now won 5 Challenge Cups, moving them into a tie for 1st all time.

TASK FOUR: Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals. Send the answers to me by forum PM. You will not get credit for posting the answers in this thread. [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer]
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TASK EIGHT: Design the championship banner for the S42 Challenge Cup. Must include team logo, team name, and at least one render.


TASK NINE: Trivia! Send the answers to me by forum PM. You will not get credit for posting the answers in this thread. [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 for each correct answer.]
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Bonus: Mikko Linna