Task 1:

Right before the big viewing party for the S35 SMJHL finals I decided to give my New England teammate a little “pimp my ride” esc decoration. I went to my teammate Brett Kennedy’s car and fiddled with the lock for awhile. Eventually with the help of some other teammates and staff I was able to unlock the door. We then get about 100,000 packing peanuts and stuffed it right inside the car. We didn’t stop there - we also went up onto the sun roof and opened it so we could literally fill the car to capacity. After doing the base of the car, we decided we’d stuff the trunk full as well! Just in case he wanted to bring anything to the viewing party. Right after that beautifully orchestrated little stunt, I went back to Vancouver to play in the big game 1 of the SMJHL finals against the Colorado Mammoths while Kennedy would have to watch on from afar, likely late to the party because of a little packing peanut incident.


Task 2: (this one was actually really fun to do)

The Golden Goal: For this drink you’ll need a simple mix of Goldshlager (½ an ounce to be exact) and Red Bull energy drink (½ an ounce). This is a simple shot which is meant to pump the fans up and should their team win, make them feel like a gold medalist in the olympics.

The Spitfire: The Spitfire is a simple mixing of Orange Juice, Maple Syrup, and the key ingredient… Fireball Cinnamon Whisky! Mix these all together and get a delicious drink that’ll knock your socks off!

The Phelps and Odjick One/Two Punch: This drink isn’t so much a mixed drink but rather two different beverages combined. The One/Two punch is a flute of gluten free German lagers with a French wine pairing. Known to some as a “Smorgasvein”, many consider it to be elegantly cultural.

The Four Star: Simple. We’ll give you a massive glass with a fine beer of your choice for you to chug… Just like the cup winner will be doing!

Task 3:

Welcome to Game One of the S35 SMJHL finals! This year we’re terribly excited to see the Vancouver Whalers and the Colorado Mammoths face off in a battle for the Four Star Cup. This finals matchup was almost inconceivable about a year ago, as the Whalers we’re bottom of the basement only beating the Halifax Raiders in the standings. In a year they picked 1st OA, in which they drafted elite defenceman Isaac Odegard, they were still able to climb back from a tough non-playoff season to pull themselves towards the top of the table. The Mammoths on the other hand have had a similar road to that of last season - middle of the pack with a strong playoff performance. They’re looking to do what they couldn’t last year, they’re looking to win it all and take down what some are calling a “juggernaut” of a Whalers team! Make sure to tune in as we begin Game One of the SMJHL Finals!

Task 4:

The S35 SMJHL Playoff Most Valuable Player has to be Shoyu Kikkoman of the Vancouver Whalers. Kikkoman was arguably the most important part of a weak Vancouver defence in the previous season, and now that the Whalers have added the right pieces Kikkoman has been able to be the #1 man for them and dominate. Kikkoman is something of a two-way defense man, he’s very sound in his own end, demonstrated by his +/- of +4 and having thrown 18 hits during the playoffs. However, on the other end of the ice he’s a monster. Kikkoman has put together an incredible playoff run which consists of 5 goals and 10 assists in a meer 9 games played. That’d an incredible point total for a defense man. He’s been an absolute weapon on the Vancouver power play, which has really allowed him to become the “quarterback” of the team. Overall Kikkoman is easily the MVP as he’s been offensively dominate and defensively sound in his playoff run thus far.

Task 5:

<a href='index.php?showuser=2572' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-66'>DrunkenTeddy</a> - How has this playoff run shaped you as a player? Has it shown Hamilton you’re ready for the jump?
<a href='index.php?showuser=2583' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-17'>QuantumCowboy</a> - How does being the captain shift the dynamic of playing the game for you?
<a href='index.php?showuser=1159' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-56'>prettyburn</a> - How does being the 1st OA pick for the Whalers affect you going into the SMJHL Finals? Do you feel you have expectations to live up too?