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***BadWolf*** · 05-31-2021, 06:06 PM

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1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task

From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

+3

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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Potatoes

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16. hotdog's secret bonus weird prompt. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

If worst came to worst and the situation were dire....... you need nutrition....... you must consume your peers. If you had to eat another SHL player, who would you eat and why? (sorry in advance Julio)

Okay hotdog, this is not too weird... let us see, I would choose to eat myself. Just kidding.. right? Ya, I think so. Man this is hard if it has to be someone else. I would probably eat my gm @SpartanGibbles. He is always posting all of those food recipes and is a good cook. So seems kinda obvious. I heard a rumor that if you eat enough pineapple you will taste sweeter. I hope you like pineapple gibs. It is nothing personal gibs, promise. Man now I am hungry. I am going to definitely order a pizza and not think about eating my gm. :eyes:

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17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

SHL Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=116299

Milestones +2

Total - 10 TPE

Z-Whiz · 05-31-2021, 06:09 PM

Quote:1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task
From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

SHL is the pucking best

Quote:3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
If real life versions of all 18 SHL team logos were entered into a fight, which would come out victorious and why? Which would be the first eliminated?

I mean, this one isn’t really close and no, I’m not being a homer. Go ahead and try to pick any other logo besides Atlanta. It’s literally a Phoenix. You remember, the namesake of the X-man that everyone was afraid of because it was too powerful? Yeah, that thing. Hmm, if powerful superhuman mutants are afraid of a Phoenix, that eliminates any animal or human based logo. I think that leaves us with Calgary Dragons and Winnipeg Aurora. Not sure how a bunch of lights can fight, so there goes Winnipeg. Leaving us with only Calgary. Now, this would definitely be a fight to remember. If it’s 1 vs 1, dragon vs phoenix, I think the phoenix easily takes it. If it’s a couple dragons vs one phoenix, maybe it’s a little closer. But from my completely non-existent knowledge of magical worlds, I’m pretty sure a phoenix is just a more magical and powerful dragon. Dragons are mortal and can die. Phoenix will just rise again even if the Dragon gets a lucky shot in.

Quote:4. Written, 3 TPE
Write a sonnet about an SHL-related topic. Be sure to follow the proper ABAB-CDCD-EFEF-GG rhyme structure or I'm gonna track you down and give you a failing grade.

I really do not want to do this one
Here I am, so I guess I might as well
Maybe it could actually be fun
I doubt it will be, but don’t you dare tell
I’m on Maine, my name is Puddle’s O’Duck
Very soon, I will be on Atlanta
Haha, you thought I would say the word fuck
I will be a gift , so call me Santa
Just filling in words now, gib TPE
I skate and shoot and hit and block shots too
Yup, I’m a hockey player that is me
When I do bad, I expect all to boo
But I never do bad, so suck it, bro
Come at me, I’ll hit you with a low blow

Quote:12. Written, up to 4 TPE - Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words.
a. Which of these teams has stronger offensive firepower?
b. This is Texas’s first cup appearance since winning it in S36, while Buffalo is recovering from 2 recent final losses to Hamilton. Which team will have a bigger chip on their shoulder entering the finals.
c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.
d. Would you rather have to spend a long weekend hanging out in Dallas or Buffalo? What would you do?

a. It really helps Buffalo’s case that Aron Hernadivic is their star forward. He has a legit shot at being the MVP of the league and yet somehow he’s only the 3rd best goal scorer on his own line. Absolutely stacked. Texas has a slightly worse 1st line, but their depth runs a little deeper. I’ll give the edge to Buffalo since they have the three highest points getters.
b. It’s been a while for Texas, but there’s just no comparing 2 recent finals losses for Buffalo. They’ve been here and are fighting to finally put things right. They’ve experienced the pain of losing and in my opinion that’s a much bigger factor than a long standing drought. The players on Buffalo have gone through this before and now they want to prove the haters wrong.
c. As a duck, obviously I prefer the green and yellow color scheme better. But when it comes to the actual logo, I think Texas’s is one of the best in the league. It’s clean and intimidating. Buffalo’s looks more like a the county logo you see engraved in front of the court house. I would say the name is a push, both are great. Buffalo Stampede is smooth and Texas Renegades is bad ass. Tie breaker comes down to location and I prefer warm destinations to cold ones, so Texas wins.
d. Can I say neither? I guess I should pick one and ramble just to get the 50 words. If my wings being clipped were on the line, I would choose Texas, again because of the warmer weather, but also because Buffalo is very famous for their wings and I cannot stand for a city that chooses to remove the gift of flight from fellow bird friends. Except geese. They can all die a slow painful death.

Quote:17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE
Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

Claiming all 3 TPE: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3045469

Chevy · 05-31-2021, 06:50 PM

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17. Milestones, up to 3 tpe

2 TPE https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3045483

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1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task

From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

Event. Team. Videos.

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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Stromboli

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16. hotdog's secret bonus weird prompt. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

If worst came to worst and the situation were dire....... you need nutrition....... you must consume your peers. If you had to eat another SHL player, who would you eat and why? (sorry in advance Julio)

If I had to consume another Simulation Hockey League player purely as a last resort for nutrition, I would most likely do it with Goku Muerto. As he has hit retirement, he is well past his prime and usefulness for the Winnipeg organization. Plus his ability to go supersaiyan can yield incredible supernatural powers that should pass on to me, or anyone else, that consumes him. As he passes on, because he is past his prime, it shouldn't affect the organization terribly much adversely but with our new found super powers we can become an entire team of super skating hockey monstars! Yeah. That sounds good.

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6. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

What's your prediction for this season's IIHF tournament? Which teams do you expect to do well (or not well)? Which players?

Team USA is my obvious favorite here, however with the prime players aging out and the younger players starting to step up and fill in the gaps, I feel they will do well...but it will be similar to the last three tournaments where we may not be able to go the entire distance until all the chemistry is figured out. Interestingly enough, I feel that Team Great Britain will be the team to beat this year. They have had quite a few players really start stepping up over the past two seasons and are now poised to be the top contender in the tournament for some time to come. Behind them I think is a tough Japan team that we should look out for. I don'[t really have a solid backing of reason to this, but I feel that maybe the team from the Land of the Rising Sun has been overlooked quite a bit lately and will make a huge impact. Its just a gut feeling.

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2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

The Purge is a concept where typically illegal things (e.g., robbery, murder) are legalized for one day. In an SHL-purge, there's a game day where everything typically illegal to do on the ice is now legal. No rules for sticks or pads, no penalties, no icing, etc. What will your player do on the ice to make the most of this and gain a competitive advantage?

I'm a goaltender. I'm covered in pads, I have a full face mask and a really big ass stick. If all things were legal in this "purge" scenario, I would start leaving the crease to hard check some people without any concern. Slashing? No problem. If you get in my crease, you had better watch out or this hefty goalie stick will come knocking across your head, or back...or maybe even a kneecap (Tanya Harding anyone?). Goalies are prima donnas by nature. We crave the pressure and when things don't go right, we're worse than a "I want to speak to your manager" haircut in the middle of a grocery store complaining about a coupon while our "heaven's little angel" runs amok with the shopping cart in the next aisle over. All that aggression can totally be put to use in annihilating the other team. Would that expose our goal a bit more? Absolutely. But once the entire opposing team is knocked out, scores don't really matter.

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Renomitsu · 05-31-2021, 08:34 PM

1. PT Coupon for one CW Task
SHL is family!
3/16 TPE

2. This one's pretty tough to answer. I think the game would get pretty bloody if you don't outlaw outright assault/attempted murder, because then people can use their skates or sticks at peoples' necks… so if we're talking about things that are illegal to do on the ice without also being generally illegal in real life, I honestly don't think the game changes that much. Are there more fights, more boarding, and more messing with the goalie? Sure. I think the game immediately becomes significantly more physical, but I think Emilia would stop playing in the SHL entirely if you're allowed to be a literal criminal on the ice; there are some things that just aren't worth the physical risk and playing in a lawless SHL would be one of them. It's unfortunate, but just like The Purge, I think it's a better situation overall if I were just to avoid participating entirely (or move to a place/league were it doesn't).
160 words; 6/16 TPE

12. a. Buffalo clearly has the stronger offensive firepower. A look at the regular season stats without any further context makes that abundantly clear – Buffalo scored 305 goals to Texas's 272. But when considering they're in the Great Lakes Division, easily the toughest in the SHL (with Chicago, Toronto, and Hamilton all placing in the top 5), that difference is even more impressive. (61w)
b. I would have to think the bigger chip is on Buffalo's shoulder. Chicago (once) and Hamilton (multiple times) have both won the title more recently than Buffalo, and I had no idea Buffalo was so reviled throughout the league for whatever reason, probably more than Hamilton despite their several recent Cup wins strictly based off of old reputation. The expectations for Texas are low, and we've known for a couple of seasons now that they’re part of the Western Conference elite; if they lose, it's just a conference difference. If they win, it's a massive, unbridled success and they get to take down the evil Buffalo empire. (107w)
c. I'm always a fan of slightly brighter colors, so the Renegades' black and white is classic (and their logo is cool!), but Buffalo's logo has some simple design elements to it encircling the buffalo proper on the inside. The Renegades logo just reminds me of people who, in the hospital, wear the masks that are clearly super ineffective. Maybe it's just an effect of the times and I'd find the Renegades' logo more appealing in a year or so (or a couple of years back). (85w)
d. I don't think there's a whole lot to do in Buffalo most of the year, partially because it's so dang cold. Political bits aside, I'd probably prefer to spend a long weekend in Dallas, preferably not during the summer. I think it'd be really cool to go to the botanical gardens and attend the Sixth Floor Museum, as I hear there's a cool John F. Kennedy exhibit that tells the story of his presidency, and probably spend a lot of time in the Perot Museum. (85w)
10/16 TPE

15. vagabond
13/16 TPE

17. Milestones, Claim +3
16/16 TPE

MrRuihu · 05-31-2021, 11:11 PM

TPE 9/16

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1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task

 From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

Shoot Pucks, Score Goal, Win Cup.

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2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

 The Purge is a concept where typically illegal things (e.g., robbery, murder) are legalized for one day. In an SHL-purge, there's a game day where everything typically illegal to do on the ice is now legal. No rules for sticks or pads, no penalties, no icing, etc. What will your player do on the ice to make the most of this and gain a competitive advantage?

The Purge, Gerry atrick loves this idea, he thinks he should teach all the young whippersnappers how to deal with life and loss the same way they did back in his day, by just manning up and getting over it.
He'll teach everyone on the ice a huge lesson by slashing every single player possible, and I mean everyone. The goalies, the refs, his own coach, his own teammates. anyone that happens to be in the way of his stick is getting slashed to pieces. they'll call him the lumberjack after that game, it's going to be a bloodbath, and he's going to have the record for the most goals in a game, as well as the most players maimed taken out of a game. sure he could just trip anyone, push them around a little bit more than normal, but the young folks wouldn't be taught a proper lesson unless he was slapping them in the shins every chance he got.

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3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

If real life versions of all 18 SHL team logos were entered into a fight, which would come out victorious and why? Which would be the first eliminated?

17. Milestones

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WINGER

 Goals -> 20 or more 

 Assists -> 26 or more

 Points -> 54 or more

25 Goals +1 TPE

29 Assists +1 TPE

54 Points +1 TPE

UrsinZ · 06-01-2021, 01:11 AM

Quote:1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task
From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

Toronto North Stars

Quote:5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

I mean there is only one good awnser here. The Toronto North Stars got totaly snubed by this bad league system. Compared to all the other teams outside of the Great Lakes and Texas Toronto was better or on par. If the league wouldn't have such a fucked up system the Toronto North Stars would definetly be in the playoffs and would have a chance at reaching the semi finals if not the finals! I am really glad that we have other divisions after the extension but still the system sucks and will continue to suck. In my opinion it needs to get changed. But jeah definetly the North Stars should have gotten into the playoffs.

Quote:6. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
What's your prediction for this season's IIHF tournament? Which teams do you expect to do well (or not well)? Which players?

Always gotta make a homer pick with Switzerland. We started insanely well and had some good season the last few seasons. We have great keepers in net and our core is currently at their peak. So we should always be considered a big threat. Sadly starting from the quarterfinals it is mostly a coin flip whom advances. So i hope we are lucky this year but who knows what will happen! But let's look at our roster for a bit. Mitchell van der Hajden upfront is one of our best players this season. The first line will play around him. Cal Labovitch may be a sniper but he also can dish some passes! In our preparation games he only assisted instead of scoring some goals. But the legend Slap MacShoty steped up for Cal and scored some goals along side Elijah Jones! On our backend we have Finn Rhys, Seger and Zimmermann whom are a great solid backend, followed by some great young studs! Which is probably one of our only weaknesses, our young d core! But we will get better i hope!

Quote:7. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
To some, an interesting part of sports leagues is following celebrity fans (like Jack with the Lakers or 50 Cent with the Knicks last week) - who would be some relevant SHL celebrity fans? Which well-known celebrities would be superfans of which SHL teams?

Well considering we are Toronto I would say Drake and Justin Bieber are pretty high on our celebrity fan list! Another well known fan is @juniped or better known as the nacho Star! 2 seasons ago he was one of our biggest fans in the playoffs! He also got the chance to play in some games! As we have a swiss player on our roster another big fan of us is Roger Federer whom is a good friend of Ursin Zimmermann. He loves to attend the games with his family whenever his schedule let's him! Another big fan of Toronto is Mila Kunis whom has a crush on Ursin Zimmermann, so she likes to attend the games and cheer on Ursin whenever possible! Also Kimi Raikönen whom is a big fan of Harry Carpet!

CW Tirivia 15) (+3 TPE)
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Milestones 17) (+3 TPE)
https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3045592

bjkman · 06-01-2021, 01:20 AM

0. 3 TPE, Affiliate Claim = 3TPE

ISFL Affiliate Claim 5/24 or ISFL Affiliate Claim 5/31

1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task = 6 TPE

Online Hockey, Neat!

12. Written, up to 4 TPE - Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup-related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words. = 10 TPE

a. Which of these teams has stronger offensive firepower?

To answer this question I did some quick maffs. I compared the offensive player power compared to stats totals from the regular season. The Renegades have 15147 offensive power compared to Buffalo's 14535 offensive power, so the Renegades have the edge there. But on the stats side of things, the Renegades only have 2 players in the top 15, where Buffalo has 3. So Buffalo has the edge there. I'm giving Buffalo the edge overall.

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b. This is Texas’s first cup appearance since winning it in S36, while Buffalo is recovering from 2 recent final losses to Hamilton. Which team will have a bigger chip on their shoulder entering the finals.

This is great because both teams are hungry for a win, and while the finals drought was long for Texas, this is pretty much an entirely different team from what they were 20 seasons back, compare that to a current hungry Stampede team, where there are current team members that have been so close in back-to-back-to-back seasons. It will be very interesting to see if the 3rd time's the charm for Buffalo and the team members who don't have a championship yet.

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c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.

While the Texas Renegades branding is far from the worst in the league, in my opinion, the Buffalo Stampede branding has it beat. The best part about the Stampede's branding is the double meaning with the name, one being a stampede of the large plains animal, and the other being the team name. While I will admit the Renegades is one of the better "western personalities" team names, I still prefer Buffalo especially when it comes to color schemes.

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d. Would you rather have to spend a long weekend hanging out in Dallas or Buffalo? What would you do?

As much as I tend to think I like hot weather, I tend to complain about it if an ocean or a lake isn't nearby, so if I needed to pick between a long weekend in Dallas or Buffalo then Buffalo is my pick. I'd love to see the Bills stadium, go to Niagara Falls, check out Canalside, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, and maybe even the Buffalo Zoo. I just think upstate New York could be really unique and would have more comfortable weather.

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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post. = 13 TPE

Bosh

17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE = 16 TPE

3 TPE FROM MILESTONES

**OrbitingDeath** · 06-01-2021, 05:58 AM

Affiliate claim - 3 tpe

Task 1 - 3 tpe

SHL is the best because putting your own money aside for such a good cause, is always something to be proud of

Task 7 - 2 tpe

Jason Momoa would be an excellent fan off the New England Wolfpack. Jason's spirit animal is a wolf and he loves to just travel around through the wilderness with his family and friends, his wolfpack so to speak.

Also when you look at his hair it's pretty wild, wild like an actual wolf. What wouldn't there be to love about the combination of him and the Wolfpack. Due to his love for the animal he also was in a movie named Wolves, and seeing this is a horror movie, it also fits with the New England franchise, referring to the time that they dominated the league season after season, which was a horror for the opposing teams.

With Momoa as super fan, the New England Wolfpack will gather a lot of attention and bring them back to the top.

Task 8 - 3 tpe

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Task 15 - Trivia - 3 tpe

Test

Task 17 - 3 tpe

Milestones

3lewsers · 06-01-2021, 07:14 AM

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1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task

From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

Gives me goosebumps

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4. Written, 3 TPE

Write a sonnet about an SHL-related topic. Be sure to follow the proper 

ABAB-CDCD-EFEF-GG rhyme structure or I'm gonna track you down and give 

you a failing grade.

The season ended too soon
And now my home is in Winnipeg
I should just belt out a tune
As the Aurora just tapped a keg

It feels definitely bittersweet
As I move from the Berserkers
There will be new material for my tweet
Because I continue to be a good worker

On an off the ice I strive
To be the best at my position
The king bee of my hive
Trying to avoid extradition

So raise a glass to the players
And ignore all of the naysayers

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5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

The Newfoundland Berserkers were the best team in the SMJHL that was unable to make the finals. After finishing the regular season with 89 points (third best in the league and first in the Atlantic conference), they really were in a good position to win it all. They got a first-round bye and faced the Maine Timber in the quarterfinals. They were able to advance past them, and were really in a prime spot to compete in the finals. They had given up the fewest goals in the league all season, and had the second best goal differential. However, it was inconsistent play in net during the playoffs that caused the early exit. In addition, the awful play of Dwayne Gretzky (in his final season with Newfoundland) against both Maine & Kelowna did not help either. He was supposed to help the Berserkers win it all, but instead he was basically a non-factor in the postseason. It shouldn't have ended this way, but that's why they play the games.

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7. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

To some, an interesting part of sports leagues is following celebrity 

fans (like Jack with the Lakers or 50 Cent with the Knicks last week) - 

who would be some relevant SHL celebrity fans? Which well-known 

celebrities would be superfans of which SHL teams?

Celebrities love going to hockey games and sitting rink side, and the SHL has its fair share of celebrity fans. In Atlanta, Usher & John Mayer are often seen watching the Inferno. Mayer's favorite player is Dick Clapper, and Usher is partial to backup goalie Mike Hroch. From Atlanta, head up north to Baltimore and you might see Michael Phelps taking in a Platoon game. He loves water, and let's be honest, ice is just frozen water. In the windy city of Chicago, the most famous Syndicate season ticket holder is Common, who was once a ball boy for Michael Jordan. Don't let that fool you as he has a real passion for hockey. Make your way out to Los Angeles and the big-time celebs really love to take in a sporting event. Whether it is Adam Levine from Maroon 5, Billie Eilish, Meghan Markle, or Kylie Jenner, there is never a shortage of TMZ cameras waiting outside a Panthers game.

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 CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. 

Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

beetlejuice

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17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

SHL Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=116299

SMJHL Milestones (for senddowns): https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=116278

Milestones 3 TPE

pat · 06-01-2021, 07:16 AM

ISFL PT 1 Affiliate (Username is Punter715) - 3 TPE

1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task
Gino gets to fight some dots

15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post

Verification word = Pat

17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Defense:
56+ hits
22+ takeaways
1+ fight won

Total: 12 TPE

Nictox · 06-01-2021, 07:22 AM

Task 1: 3 TPE

The league good?

Task 3: 3 TPE

I like this question, like a lot. There are going to be many good answers for this with many good reasons as to why so and so is better. Let’s look at the logos shall we? Atlanta Inferno, okay so we’re gonna get burned by a fire bird? Seen that before. Baltimore Platoon, they’d probably last a long time if their logo had an actual platoon and not a bird. Buffalo Stampede, very dangerous logo here, no one wants to get ran over. Calgary Dragons, how the hell do you kill a dragon, they’d make it very far in a fight. Chicago Syndicate, one man in a suit, I like those odds. Edmonton Blizzard, a wolf that freezes their opponents? Hamilton Steelhawks, another bird but made of steel? Los Angeles Panthers, this team could cause issues but I do not see them beating a dragon. Manhattan Rage, another dangerous logo that has horns, dragon would probably eat them. Minnesota Monarchs, come in dead last as kings do not fight. New England Wolfpack, more wolves I guess. New Orleans Specters, does anyone know how to get rid of a spooky ghost, probably not able to fight but can’t be hit so they tie for first? San Francisco Pride, a Lion, fierce and will probably be eaten by the dragon. Seattle Argonaut, they might be able to take down the dragon so they should put up a fight. Tampa Bay Barracuda, stay out of the waters or else pink sharp tooth fish bites. Texas Renegades, if men with guns are allowed, probably will win the fight. Toronto North Stars, nope, unless it falls out of the sky and lands on the dragon. Winnipeg Aurora, somehow worse than the Monarchs? After all this consideration I believe either the Dragons, Specters. Argonauts, and Renegades will win. (302)

Task 12: Up to 4 TPE
a. Buffalo easily has the strong offense these playoffs. They have 10 players who have more points than Texas’ top point getter. I will say that Buffalo also played three more games where they could rack up more points so that may affect these findings. Regardless, Buffalo has had offensive threats for a long time now. [55]

b. Buffalo shouldn’t have a chip on their shoulder at all, they have been a very successful team now for a few seasons. Texas on the other hand has something to prove to the league. After seasons of rebuilding they are finally in their prime and it has been showing the last few seasons. [53]

c. I prefer Texas’ branding. I have always liked the branding since I first joined the site. I am a fan of the black, dark logo and the name seems to fit nicely. Texas Renegades makes you think of old west outlaws and their logo captures that. I have never been a fan of the green and yellow Buffalo logo. I don’t mind the name itself, the colors are just an eyesore for me. [73]

d. Buffalo. Normally I would have gone to Texas for a weekend, but Buffalo would allow me to visit my buddy Joe. So that is what I would do, visit Mr Kurczewski and probably get some beers and make fun of this silly made up place. Maybe actually catch a hockey game or something. [53]

Task 15: Trivia 3 TPE
Verification Word: Specters

Task 17: Milestones 3 TPE

RIP Dangel #AD26 | RIP TDZ

Matteo · 06-01-2021, 09:05 AM

1. PT Coupon, +3 TPE
SHL is the best around because nothing's gonna ever bring us down.

3. Logo fight, +3 TPE
Since it specifically asks who would win in a logo battle royale and not a team name battle royale, when I look at teams like BAP I'm gonna be looking at the eagle instead of a platoon. With this in mind, there's a few that we'll be able to eliminate right away: PHI, TOR, SEA, and WPG since they're all non-sentient beings. Just so they feel included, let's say that the terrain in which the battle is taking place includes a forge, the CN Tower, a boat with a big ass eye on it, and the Northern Lights. Now let's go through the order of elimination: The Barracuda is literally useless unless this battle takes place in water, take your pick of which bird logo scoops it up and eats it. The humans all realize that they're screwed unless they stick together, except of course the Renegade who tries to win on his own and ironically gets eaten by a lone wolf. This means that the Quebec nationalist, the mobster, the king, and the spy are all teamed up. They first head to the forge and find themselves some weapons to use in battle. The other mammals are not so smart and the apex predator, the lion, comes out on top in the battle between it, the buffalo, the bull, the wolf, and the arctic fox. The birds all mostly avoid each other but as food gets scarce they become bolder and bolder and eventually resort to attacking one another since there's no way any of them are taking down a lion. The eagle kills the hawk then the phoenix makes short work of the eagle. At this point in the game the humans have all grown tired of each other, the Quebecer and the kind oppose each other no matter what, the mobster and the spy don't trust each other, and they're all annoyed at the king for trying to be in charge all the time. Eventually the mobster loses his shit on the king and the Quebecer and shoots them both with his tommy gun. The spy, knowing that his alliance with the crime lord won't last, disappears with all the supplies they've gathered. The spy keeps tabs on the mobster for a short while but after he feeds the lion a few clips, the spy decides that he has no more use for this guy alive and promptly delivers a silenced shot to the back of the head. This leaves us with just a few remaining competitors, the spy knows he's outmatched and goes into hiding within the CN Tower, the Phoenix is left to wait, and there's one more we haven't touched on yet, the Dragon. To this point, it figured that it might as well save its energy and wait until the last minute to fight since it doesn't see anything else as a realistic competitor, and could be found sleeping in the gold supply of the forge. Eventually it wakes up to find the spy hiding in the CN Tower and the phoenix perched on top. It first makes quick work of the phoenix, then, like Valoo burning down the Forsaken Fortress, the dragon uses its fiery breath to reduce the CN Tower to ash, spy and all. The winner is the dragon (obviously).

5. Homer team, +2 TPE
For the best team not to make the finals this season, I gotta go with my homer pick, the Chicago Syndicate. For some reason the Stampede seem to have our number in the playoffs, but with such a potent offense I think the Chicagos could have really gone all the way. The biggest thing that let them down this season was goaltending, but as is the case with any rookie player the only way to go is up. Chicago's new division needs to look out since this team is gonna be looking like a serious threat for the foreseeable future as their goalie only gets stronger and the veterans hover around 2k TPE.

7. Famous fans, +2 TPE
As such a large city, there are surprisingly few celebrities from the Chicago area to cheer for the Syndicate. A one notable famous folk who does love their local SHL hockey team though is Harrison Ford, who cites the Syndicate as a huge inspiration for the direction he decided to take with intergalactic outlaw Han Solo. He actually shares season tickets with fellow Illinois native Bill Murray, who funnily enough was considered to play Han Solo in Star Wars before George Lucas decided to go with Ford. All I can say that it must be tough to play against the Syndicate knowing that there's always either a Ghostbuster or a Solo in the audience.

12c. Branding, +1 TPE
I gotta say, I much prefer the Texas Renegades' branding and it isn't even close. I've just never been a huge fan of green and yellow going together, it reminds me too much of Subway or Sprite. The Stampede's colours in particular remind me of John Deere, just replace that buffalo with a deer and you could convince me that that was an old or unused logo of theirs. Texas, on the other hand, is simple, black and white, which will never go out of style.

12d. Weekend getaway, +1 TPE
To be honest, nothing really draws me into either city, I'm not really a big city guy but if I had to pick one I'd probably go with Dallas, it just seems like there's more to see and more to do there. If I had to pick one to live in that'd be a different story, I'd definitely pick Buffalo, closer to home and I prefer colder weather as a good Canadian boy.

16. Cannibalism, +2 TPE
If I had to pick one of my fellow SHL members to eat, I'd have to go with Patty. I could host a barbeque with all my friends, have all the fixings for good burgers, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, you name it. And for those who are looking for a different type of sandwich (yes it is a sandwich Zoone), why not throw hotdog on the grill? We already have all the burger fixings and this way we also get to eat the rich like we've always dreamed of. Now all we're missing is a user named frenchfries.

17. Milestones, +2 TPE
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3+3+2+2+1+1+2+2=16 TPE

WildfireMicro · 06-01-2021, 09:29 AM

PBE CW claim: 3 TPE

1. Because hockey is cool bro (3 TPE)

2. If the hockey purge happened Jack Micro would take huge advantage of it despite usually being a clean player. He would become like a rabid monster. One thing he would do is bite he opponents who try to hit him to take then out of the game. Another thing is that he would hide in his squid form and scare them when they are heading down the ice. He would repeatedly knock sticks out of his his opponents hands with his stick and jump on his opponents back to fight them.

He would punch opponents to grab the puck from them and would jump into the goal to block the puck during an empty goal situation by using his squid form to hide. Heck He would switch into being the goalie when need be in the middle of live game play. He would also hit opponents in the nether region with his stick from below. He would remind everyone why the rules are there.

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164 words

(3 TPE)

7. Celebrity fans of the SHL would be very interesting. I feel like Seth MacFarlane would be a huge fan of the New England Wolfpack since he loves Boston so much. John Cena would also like the Wolfpack. Eminem would probably like the Detroit Falcons since he was born and raised in the rough streets there. Chris Jericho and Edge would definitely like the Toronto North Stars and CM Punk would like the Syndicate. Hulk Hogan would show up at a lot of Tampa Bay Barracuda games and maybe even rip his Hulkamania shirt to revel a Barracuda one. Drake would show up at a lot of North Star games and they would just have to hope he does not jinx them.

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(2 TPE)

14: Hope
(3 TPE)

16: Well if the whole of the SHL was stranded on a deserted island due to a plane crash everyone would try thier best to stay away from Jack Micro who's sharp Inkling teeth is starting to bare at various players. Finally one day he prepares a fantastic meal on a campfire for everyone and they all thought it was delicious. That was until they noticed Mew Two was missing. The reason Jack decided to do that to him? He was wondering what pokemon would taste like so in an act of desperation he corners Mew Two and does the deed. At least he made it quick with a rock.

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(2 TPE)

3+3+3+2+3+2=16

Jobin · 06-01-2021, 09:29 AM

1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task
From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best
Because I'm here.

12. Written, up to 4 TPE - Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words.
a. Which of these teams has stronger offensive firepower?
They both seem pretty evenly matched, but if I had to give it to one team or the other, I would give Texas the edge in offense. They have got two of my season 53 Detroit buddies in Teddy Williams and Burlok Sulfergold who tore it up in the regular season and are doing the same here in the playoffs (or at least one of them is)
b. This is Texas’s first cup appearance since winning it in S36, while Buffalo is recovering from 2 recent final losses to Hamilton. Which team will have a bigger chip on their shoulder entering the finals?
Easily Texas. Sure, Buffalo has been to the finals and lost a couple of times, but that is still a huge marker of success. Texas, and the rest of the league for that matter, have been under the thumb of the Great Lakes for seasons so they have more of a drive to get this win.
c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.
I want to say Texas, but I can't. It's a real shame because I like the design of Texas's jersey more than Buffalo's, but the complete lack of color really bugs me. I hated when the Kings changed from gold and purple to black and white. Just give me a little splash of color with that dark grey and you've sold me.
d. Would you rather have to spend a long weekend hanging out in Dallas or Buffalo? What would you do?
Dallas. I have family in Dallas and it would be nice to hang out with them down there. I guess I also have family in New York, but the city is a decent clip away from Buffalo. Maybe it more depends on when I'm going. Summer, I'll go to Buffalo, winter, here I come Dallas.

15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.
sandwiches

17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE
Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.
It's right here.

*takethehorizon* · 06-01-2021, 10:56 AM

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1. 3 TPE, PT Coupon for one CW Task

From reaching the $6000 goal for COTA Charity, write 3 words on why the SHL is the best

SHL is the best because our PT department gives us a little break on our CW which we love so much Smile

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2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

The Purge is a concept where typically illegal things (e.g., robbery, murder) are legalized for one day. In an SHL-purge, there's a game day where everything typically illegal to do on the ice is now legal. No rules for sticks or pads, no penalties, no icing, etc. What will your player do on the ice to make the most of this and gain a competitive advantage?

Cillian Kavanagh is quickly becoming known has 'fastest hands in the West' due to his fast glove hand and blocker side he flashes night in and night out at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Because of this Cillian will make swiping free items at stores quick and easy. Not only will he be the fastest to swipe free things off the shelves but also can catch items being thrown at him which he'll deposit quickly into bags. Cillian also has a zero tolerance for people to be in or around his crease. Same thing goes for being at stores when it's a rat race to the expensive items like TVs and gaming consoles. Someone would be running straight at Cillian and he'll use his strong lower half to body the individual and take his puck, ehhmm, I mean flatscreen. Because of this, Cillian would make a great friend in a purge being able to swipe all the most expensive merchandise off the shelves and bodying anyone who gets too close.
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3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

If real life versions of all 18 SHL team logos were entered into a fight, which would come out victorious and why? Which would be the first eliminated?

A logo fight is no joke. I haven't witnessed one but I was present during a full on mascot brawl at an AHL all star game involving 3+ plus mascots. The weakest logos that would be eliminated right off the hop would be Winnipeg and Toronto because of obvious reasons. My next weakest would be Baltimore, Buffalo, Tampa Bay and Seattle. The bald eagle, buffalo and barracuda are all menacing creatures however do not compare in terms of strength and versatility to the remaining logos. Seattle is also in there because if the battle was anywhere but water they would have a hard time coming on top. Skipping to my toughest logos would be Calgary - because who would want to mess with a fire breathing dragon; Atlanta for the same reason but less power and more speed. A darkhorse is the Specter who I could see use magic and illusion to come out on top. The Renegade, all the 2 wolves (Edmonton, Wolfpack) and the other strong animals (Rage, Steelhawks, Panthers and Pride) would all make a solid B tier. Overall i'm going to go with the Specter because it looks terrifying and I wouldn't want to mess with it.
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5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

I'm again showing some bias but going to talk about the Renegades for a finals favorite. Number one coming out of the West with a record of 49-15-2. Solid depth up and down the lineup with no holes. An outstanding goalie tandem, if I do say so myself. Texas had a great semi final round against Hamilton, edging them out in game 7 to head on to face Buffalo for the Cup. Puoli is a true leader and knows what it takes to win. The guys in the locker room were upset with last years early exit and knew we would need to work twice as hard in the offseason to get where we wanted to be. Well, Texas is here now in the finals and we're not going to stop until the Cup is ours.
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6. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

What's your prediction for this season's IIHF tournament? Which teams do you expect to do well (or not well)? Which players?

Well, the United States seems to always be in medal contention as well as Great Britain and Sweden. Looking over their rosters quickly, I like the USA to be a shoe-in for a gold medal this season. They had 2 of the top 7 point getters in the whole tournament last year as well as the GOAT Strom Chamberlain in net notching 9 wins with a 1.91 GAA, 2 shutouts and a .935 save percentage. For the rest of the medal winners, Great Britain looks good with Jon Forty-One leading the way for them with 8 goals and 17 points last year which tied the tournament high. Canada is looking to bring home another gold and there roster hasn't changed much so I like their chances. I wouldn't count out teams like Germany and Russia however as they both made it to the semi finals last year. I'm going to take, USA - gold, CAN - silver, Great Britain - Bronze.
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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Verification Word: Moisty

3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 17 (16)

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