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***FuzzSHL*** · 04-06-2019, 08:50 PM

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TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)

For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your 

players best and worst moments? What were your overall numbers? Did you meet your individual goals? What areas in your game were you happy with 

and what areas fell short? Must be [u]150[/u] words or more.

Michael Fox's regular season was a step up from his rookie campaign that saw him post only 17 points in 50 games, nearly doubling that total in his second season to 33 points in as many games. Despite a slow start to the season, Fox was able to finish in the top 4 of team scoring for St Louis, who will be taking on Kelowna in the 4 Star Cup Finals soon. Fox had high expectations for himself and surely will be looking for another step forward next season, especially in the defensive department. With a +/- of -4 this season, Fox was notably disappointed in his play in the defensive zone, despite the offensive production he brought to the table. Despite being tied for first for assists by forwards on St Louis, Fox has also been seen working on his passing and watching game tape to try and create better scoring opportunities for his teammates. Look for Fox to have another break out season next season with St Louis.

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Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)

Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '[u]1[/u]' TPE. Each answer must be [u]50[/u] words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage

    in this series and why? 

2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?

4. Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player 

    and why? *tag that player*

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city 

    did you decide should get this important league event and why?

7. Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.

1. New Orleans' JKortesi and TheDangaZone undoubtedly have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series. JKortesi came to New Orleans off of back-to-back Four Star Cup victories with St Louis. While he accomplished this with a dynamic forward duo in Nicolas Fleming and Ty Hoover alongside current Specters netminder Aleister Cain, JKortesi took more of a Pittsburgh Penguins style approach to line and tactics management: make it into the playoffs, then play matchups. JKortesi has proved season after season why he should be considered among the top GMs in the league in the SMJHL, and currently should be a part of that same conversation for the SHL. TheDangaZone's GM record is not quite as impressive as JKortesi's was, but his success is in the IIHF, riding a four-tournament Gold Medal streak with Team Ireland. Both of these GMs carry numerous seasons of success with them and are showing why New Orleans is and will be a threat for seasons to come.

2. Both Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain are in their first season of being a starting netminder in the SHL, however, due to one of the more ridiculous rules in the HSL, Aleister Cain is not a rookie while Cedric Robinson is. Despite this, their runs throughout the entire season have been impressive. If you look at the numbers, Cedric Robinson seems to stand out ahead of Cain with a record of 8-1-1 and a .925 save percentage. However, he has done this while having the league's second best defense in front of him. Aleister Cain has posted an 8-5-0 record in the postseason with a .916 save percentage in the playoffs while being behind a defense that, while not bad, is nowhere near as impressive as Buffalo's defense is. It is for this fact that the nod has to go to Cain. Regardless of who has had a more impressive run, this will be the third time we have seen Robinson v. Cain in a finals series, with Cain boasting the record that matters: 2-0 in finals series against Robinson.

4. New Orleans has only gone through one entry draft so far, but the talent they managed to grab in that draft was high. While some could say Michael Fox shows the most promise, most would probably have to give their vote to Jimmy @slothfacekilla Slothface. Despite seeing a dip in production from his rookie season, Slothface continues to be one of the hardest working individuals in the SMJHL and will absolutely be a threat to watch out for when he finally hits the SHL.

5. If the all-star game had to be between New Orleans and Buffalo, the nod would have to go New Orleans way. New Orleans, in their first season in the league, has garnered excitement that is near unparalleled by any other team to come into the league. Not to mention, New Orleans as a city has a reputation for being a very fun city to travel to, so why not bring the excitement of the SHL All-Star game down to New Orleans?

7. As much as we have already talked about him, the unsung player for New Orleans has been without a doubt Aleister Cain. Cain, a rookie, yes a rookie, has taken the league by storm with both his play on the ice and the conversation surrounding the SHL's controversial rookie ruling off the ice. Despite both, his regular season record of 26-16-2 and save percentage of .915 was enough to carry New Orleans to the 2nd spot in the conference, and this consistent play has continued into the postseason. Contrary to Robinson, Cain has yet to be yanked from a game this postseason, and Cain looks to continue his dominant presence in net as the series wears on.

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Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)

You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do 

a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well 

as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.

Heading into the finals, all eyes are on New Orleans, wondering whether or not they can finish off their storybook season with a Challenge Cup victory. However, they come into the series as the underdogs. Buffalo comes into the Challenge Cup Finals only having lost two games in the playoffs, one in each series they have played in. They boast the league's second rated defense and a rookie netminder who continues to impress with each game he plays. New Orleans, an expansion franchise in their first season, boasts a slightly more potent offense, but falls a little behind in terms of overall defense. Aleister Cain continues to show why he was the correct first overall pick in the expansion draft despite not putting up numbers like Robinson is. Playing behind a weaker defense and facing the likes of Los Angeles and Minnesota does have Cain heading into this series as the stronger goaltender, despite what the numbers are showing. New Orleans needs to get to Robinson fast and get into his head, and they need to not look back. It will be hard to come back against Buffalo, so they will need to get a jump start and keep on the pressure if they are going to win this series.

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Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)

There will be many SMJHL players watching this Challenge Cup series and dreaming of the day that they are involved in the SHL's biggest staged event. 

But first things first, you have to make an SHL teams 20 man roster. Talk about where your player is at within your SHL organization, who are the 

prospects that you'll be competing with for a roster spot? when do you hope to make the big clubs roster and what are your individual expectations in that

rookie season? Must be 150 words or more.

New Orleans prospect Michael Fox may not have the time to be watching the SHL finals, as he is currently competing in the SMJHL Four Star Cup Finals with St Louis, but you know that he's keeping track of it and is doing everything in his power to help bring New Orleans back to another finals as soon as he gets called up. There aren't many prospects currently in the system that Fox looks to be battling with currently, but that could change in the upcoming entry draft. However, Fox knocked out another high profile Specters prospect in Jimmy Slothface. Fox's development has slowed as of late as Slothface has picked up his pace. Despite this, Fox is still highly regarded by Specters management and looks to crack the Specters roster after another season in the minors. Once Fox makes the opening night roster, expectations won't be too high initially, but the expectations for Fox in the ensuing seasons after getting used to the SHL pace of play compared to juniors.

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TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)

Back by popular demand! Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals. 

**[u]Important[/u]**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “#Scrambled-Izzy." [u]do not[/u] send it to my 

personal account cause i will [u]not[/u] look at it and you will not recieve credit for it. Do not post the answers in here cause you will not get credit for the 

task.  [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer]

1. pusesmakajolil

2. noewtdicatslo 

3. lkgvironeoi 

4. ihoswlilmlncsaai

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