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***Raf_TML*** · 12-30-2024, 05:29 PM

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Fluw · 12-30-2024, 05:53 PM

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Vrain · 12-30-2024, 05:59 PM

Written Option 1:

Growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba gave Spaceman Spiff many opportunities to play on an outdoor rink. When he wasn't in the rink for official practices, he joined his friends on a neighborhood outdoor rink as much as homework, weather, and parents allowed. The upcoming Winter Classic is a chance to capture some of that magic, but it falls short when turned into an event designed to drive attendance. The basics of the outdoor rink and the unreliability of the weather are still there, but setting it in a giant stadium, with spectators too far from the ice surface, hurts the product. Placing the game in a picturesque setting, with minimal spectators close to the ice, and designed for a television broadcast with extra cameras and new angles would make the game much more of an even worth looking forward to for both players and hockey fans. Spiff had suggested a game between Ottawa and Quebec on the Rideau Canal, but TD Place in Ottawa was chosen instead. Although disappointed with the decision, Spiff is still excited for the game and the opportunity to represent the Highlanders at home in the Winter Classic.

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WildfireMicro · 12-30-2024, 06:23 PM

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kdr · 12-30-2024, 07:05 PM

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Steelflex · 12-30-2024, 07:31 PM

2: Honestly, I don't know how you even get started with it, much less go pro doing it, but Jefferson has always loved watching the luge during the Olympics. Something about just barreling down an icy slope as fast as you can really appeals to him -- he always loved to skateboard down the street but was afraid of eating shit and his board banging up one of the neighborhood cars or something, not to mention the whole 'bodily injury' aspect of it. But the luge? it's just you and an icy half-pipe, going as fast as you can. I'm sure there's a whole lot of skill to it, more than I could possibly imagine, and again I really don't know how one becomes even an amateur luge-r/luge-y/luge-ist, but it seems like something for rich people who live in cold areas so Jefferson never would've had a shot. Besides, he loves playing hockey and wouldn't have it any other way.

jason97 · 12-30-2024, 08:18 PM

Being a kid just outside of Canada, Marineau's parents made him try all different kinds of winter sports throughout his childhood. His favorites were skiing and speed skating. Marineau would have a ski pass every year during the winter time and spent most weekends on the slopes with friends and family. He even competed in a few alpine skiing competitions when he was younger. He also loved to compete in short-track speed skating, which helped him become the skater he is today. Out of the two sports, I think Marineau had the best shot of being a professional alpine skier. He used to be quite good as a kid, but was never considered the best. Once he transitioned to hockey full-time, he left skiing on the side and now just does it recreationally. In an alternate universe, Marineau could've been an Olympic athlete, representing France on the slopes. I'm not sure an Olympic medal was ever in the cards for Marineau but maybe with enough training and dedication, a different career path could've taken place.

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ValorX77 · 12-30-2024, 08:38 PM

*NorwegianDemon* · 12-30-2024, 09:50 PM

Option 2: Nor has practiced a ton of different sports while growing up and he still practice some of them up to these days. However, none of these sports ever came close to turning into a possible career like hockey did. As a young Norwegian, the first sports Nor was introduced to cross-country skiing which somehow helped him when he first put skate on, even if the skate blade are way smaller, since he knew what it was like to move around on snow while wearing something other than the shoes or boots. Then, Nor had a small period where he did some alpine skiing, but he enjoys the trip to the mountains more than the actual sport. Because his hockey schedule got more intensive as the year went by, Nor doesn’t really partake in any other winter sports these days. During the summer, Nor like to go kayaking and hiking which he is something he starts doing as a teen and he still does to this day every summer when he is back home during the off-season.

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Shylo_Moxii · 12-30-2024, 10:29 PM

Prompt 1:

Yeah Jayson played outdoor hockey. As all Canadian kids love to do. Pond Hockey was the life at a young age of 8. You never forget the times where you play hockey on the lake. There isn’t much difference between a Winter Classic game and a regular old SHL game. The only true difference is the more electrifying atmosphere, but you approach the game the same no matter if it’s playoffs, regular season, Winter Classic, Stadium Series. Really I think it’s just about money. Getting more money that’s why tickets get more and more expensive, but it’s worth the experience. There has never been a time where someone doesn’t cherish the experience.

Yeah ideally if the spectres had a winter classic. Obviously we would have to use Death Valley in Baton Rouge or SuperDome. Now as far as our personal festival for it coming to town. We would make it a Mardi Gras style. It is New Orleans. So we would have a bunch of games and food for the fans.

***Vandy*** · 12-31-2024, 12:17 AM

Option 2

Let me use this first sentence to say I am so sorry I keep forgetting to do the long form TPE, its been a long holiday. Now lets get to the prompt. I think my player would be great at Curling. Now I know what you're thinking, why not ice skating or skiing, sports that let you put skating and balance to work for you. I mean Curling requires concentration, dedication and accuracy. All things that hockey players should work on especially when you work the blue line. Defenders have gone from heavy hitters to being required to skate in a paper bag and have silky hands. While curling doesn't require great skating or any skating at all really it does require great hands, concentration and skill. So if I had to pick a sport where my player might excel in the winter other than hockey it would be Curling. This is also a call to anyone who might be interested in trying something new, Curling might be for you!

Troy_McClure03 · 12-31-2024, 12:26 AM

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The Winter Classic always sparks great emotion out of me. It reminds me of the harsh training we use to do in Czechia. When it was cold enough for outdoor ice activity, we did it. We would skate on anything frozen, from streets to streams, learning more about navigating the icy paths. Once I started playing hockey, we would send the heaviest player onto the ice first, holding the largest and heaviest things would could carry, to ensure the ice was thick enough for us to play on. We lost a lot of good players that way. So, once we step out onto that outdoor ice in the parking lot of the NEW arena, I will try my best to not think of the sounds of my peers falling into the frozen ice. Why they made us do this in the summer, I'll never know. This Gimmick will hopefully end in a win. Nothing will make me happier than to beat LAP!

tredpalo · 12-31-2024, 12:54 AM

Written Option 1:

Trevor Lopez is from TIjuana, Mexico, and here's a fun little fact for people who may not be familiar with Tijuana. It's a city known for a lovely beachfront and sunny skies, and those aren't exactly conditions that lend themselves well to allowing ice to form over the water. Therefore, while some others from colder climates might view the Winter Classic as a cheap cash-in designed to charge more money from fans for a gimmick, Trevor would actually treasure the opportunity to play the game how it was originally meant to be played. After all, for people like him, this is an opportunity that doesn't come very often, and it'd be a lovely experience for him to treasure. As for possible opponents, I don't think he'd have a specific team in mind. He simply welcomes the challenge from any team, and would give his maximum effort regardless of whatever team steps up to Chicago.

MuNk22 · 12-31-2024, 09:57 AM

written option 1

Yes, my player has played outdoor hockey growing up. I wrote an entire article on it. Hockey played outside is the way the game is meant to be played. Truthfully, I don't know how anyone gets into playing the game of hockey without playing it outside first, on ice or street. It's always possible to play hockey outside, ice or no ice. But ice is definitely the best. So the winter classic is a great event for both players, coaches, and fans alike. Experiencing the game out in the open air is an essential experience. And if I were to pick the opponent, I'd pick another cold weather team like Winnipeg, Minnesota, Edmonton, Buffalo, Montreal, Chicago, or Toronto. The games should also be held in a neutral stadium. A neutral stadium like Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin would work wonderfully. Furthermore, hot chocolate should be served free of charge for the event because its the right thing to do.

***ghamss*** · 12-31-2024, 10:33 AM

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