TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)

Dragons haven't needed much since we were always a contender and have won 7 cups in our history, but this season was different. Being forced to move two of our top players left a big void at center for us. We've always had strength down the middle and it has been a key to our success. After moving Joe K and Roman Augustus, we have a role that needs to be filled. A playmaking line 2 center with strong offense and defensive attributes, like 90+ defense or 99 passing would be a big addition to our line up moving forward. We need a player to give us that strong 1-2 punch down the middle and on all special teams. Having a strong 1-2 center and of course a solid 3rd line center is big in the SHL. So at this point that's probably the type of player we could use the most. That being said, our current line 2 center is active and updating so we hope he can develop into what we need there.

Task 2: (Graphic, 2 TPE)


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Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)

1. Both teams brought in star centers to help them win a challenge cup in S45. Edmonton traded for Joe Kurczewski while WKP added Roman Augustus. Which player will be more valuable for their team in this upcoming series and why?

First of all your welcome EDM and WKP for me giving you two of our top players, also thanks for expansion. Anyway, I think both of these guys Joe and Roman have been key to their teams making he finals. That being said, I think Roman Augustus will be more valuable in this series because WKP does not have the 1-2 center depth that EDM does, so Roman Augustus will have to really play well in order for WKP to win. Gabriel Wong is a strong center, but not on the level of Joe K or Fletcher. Should be a good one though.

2. Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections.

Easy. Joe Kurczewski-Roman Augustus-Dani Forsberg, Tor Tuck, LKS, Beaujeax Biscuit. Great chemistry in that top 3 forward line, all former players who won a cup together in Calgary and know how to win. Tuck and LKS are both studs on defense, they have to be in there and then Bojo in net for experience, he's done it before.

4. Between Edmonton's (karlssens and Keygan) and West Kendall's (JR95 and Wongy) which set of GM's have the tactical/Managerial advantage in this series and why?

Both sets of GM's are good, but I'd have to give the edge to JR95 and Wongy here because they have already won 2 cups together and Wongy has been to the Esa school of GM'ing and knows a few tricks. It's going to be a good one though and Karl and Key are very capable of winning as well.

5. Scout for 1 of the teams in the finals and give them a report on the what area's on there roster can be exploited in the upcoming series.

As stated earlier I think Edmonton has an edge in strength down the middle and for that reason will be tough to beat in the series. If I was a GM for WKP and we did not get off to a good start or were in a bad spot I would consider moving center-capable Dani Forsberg to center on line 2 and slide Wongy up to line 1 wing. Putting your two best players are 1-2 Center similar to what Edmonton has then go to to toe. Just an idea though.

TASK 4: Pm'd

TASK 6: (Written, 3 TPE)

Wow, in 28 years I have completed pretty much everything on my bucket list. I've won 5 cups with my friends, scored over 1000 points, 500 goals, had an award named after me for SMJHL rookie of the year and was the first player to break 2ktpe. I've also won 10 IIHF medals including a couple gold and I'm the all time leading scorer in SHL and IIHF history. Those things were never really on my bucket list, besides winning a championship, but they were very cool to achieve and I'm proud of them. There's really nothing else left for me to do, would be nice to win a 6th championship but other than that I'm very satisfied with how my career turned out. I think it'd be fun to take a story book cup run with a dragons team this season that is not expected to be a favorite. We're in a re-tool so it'd be cool to make one final run with the young players.

Task 10 (Written, 3 TPE)

This is a big off-season for me personally and the Dragons. There's a lot of exciting changes happening in Calgary, some of which cannot be announced yet, but it's all good stuff. I guess I'll keep this player focused and say that this off-season old balls Esa will be resting up and saving all his energy for the S46 season, he'll need it. Esa does plan on taking a fishing trip to northern BC to catch steelhead and then will get a lengthy massage from the Dragons ice girls before spending a few days at home sleeping, eating and watching tv. It's a typical off-season for the veteran. He's done this 27 times before, maybe 28, who can keep track. One thing is for sure, the Parm King always comes into the season ready to play. He will be ready once again after a relaxing off-season of his favorite activities. Fishing, Eating, Getting touched my women, Sleeping and Watching TV. Clearly a legend.