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NUCK · 01-12-2018, 09:26 AM

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 would have to say Crossfit Jesus had the most difficult time leading up to our S38 Championship. Back in season 34 CFJ was called up from the minors and won his first cup by being a by stander. Sense that day all sorts of members have taken digs at CFJ about his " Fake " cup.

This had eaten CFJ up inside and in some cases I think it made him play worse. He had his own doubt about his accomplishment and that got into his head. When a hockey player gets a negative view of themselves, it has the ability to ruin that player. It makes you second guess your decisions and double clutch the stick. Playing while uptight is a bad situation to be in if your a hockey player.

I am very happy to have help CFJ get that monkey off his back. I am hoping this will relive him and allow him to get back to the magic that got him drafted in Manhattan to begin with.

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.

As the GM of the Rage I have a bit of a bias of course. But also being a father of one of my players, adds a whole new layer of preference. It is because of these two very important jobs that my choice for unsung hero is easy.

Hunky Monkey does deserve the award in my eyes. He has built himself a complete role player and is a very crucial part of our D corp. Now you may say this is where the bias comes in and normally I would agree with you. If it werent for a few statistics that prove he is the unsung hero in every meaning of the award.

Monkey sits 8th on our team with a respectable + 4. He is also 6th in hits with 30, 8th in AMG with 22.84 minutes a game, third in shot blocks with 19 and 1 game winning goal! I know this dosnt sound like a stellar player at all, more mediocre actually. But in fact he is a positive in all aspects of his game, He does nothing the best, yet hes right up there in every category defensively.

TASK THREE: Design the Challenge Cup Finals logo that will be included on both jerseys. Must include S38, the SHL logo and some sort of representation for each of the two teams in the Finals.

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.

Not a rookie anymore, but was one the last time the rage made it to the finals. Is the always flashy and never bashful, Crossfit Jesus! CFJ is still a very young player when you pair him against most of his current team. And it is because of the fact, that he is who I chose as my impact youth.

Just because the headlines dont come smeared with his face after each game. In know way means he is not a large part of our team and our success as of late. Boasting a forgettable 5 points threw 14 post season games. He also has a nice +5 to go along with those 5 points so he is doing the right things when he hits the ice. And his 42 shots on net just proves further that hes in the right places, just not getting the bounces.

CFJ's real contributions to the team have come off the ice in spades. Hes always the first to say hi and never leaves a teammate hanging in a tough spot. Its that character that really makes him shine and we love having it in our room.

TASK FIVE: It’s Zamboni time! The teams have been asked by the SHL offices to re-design their Zamboni with a Finals theme. Please use your creativity on this and make it specific to one of the teams in the finals. Must include a logo from a team in the Finals and a color scheme appropriate to the team.

TASK SIX: You’re the coach of a team in the finals. What changes would you make to the roster, lines or strategies of the team to give the team a better chance at winning the series? Must be at least 150 words.

If I was the coach of Calgary, my first order of business would be to get the team matching walkers. You try making a decrepit feeble old man like Esa Anrikkanen skate faster then a snail without one! And Whats with the Goalie situation? Your telling me, I have to use a near sighted 70 year old number 1 goalie? I guess I would be forced to drop Viagra in the old timers water bottle, just to give him some go you know? I know I could probably find a life times worth in Mack's locker. I dont know about you but the Golden Girls are not my idea of a threesome.

And I have Nicholas Pedersen as one of my top wingers for fuck sakes! I wonder if the league would allow me to tape an oxygen tank to his back. Maybe if we could do that he could hep push old man Boychuk's wheel chair on our back check.

In other words I think we would be fucked and might as well not leave the security and comfort of our nursing home.

@ Dragons

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.

TASK EIGHT: Design the Championship Banner for the S38 Challenge Cup. Must include team logo, team name and at least one render.

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