[TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)]

This season was very disappointing, but that'll happen when you're a capped defensive defensewoman in the SMJHL. Anastasia O'Koivu was never meant to be a particularly flashy player, rather just a steady, reliable presence on the blueline for whatever team took her. She was fine defensively, putting up 87 hits and 44 shot blocks, but there's a lot to be desired there from a capped sophomore. Additionally, the 50 penalty minutes weren't stellar to swallow, even if I figured they'd be coming. As far as falling short, I would have loved to see her get at least 100 hits, but alas. I would also really have liked a fight, just for the sake of a laugh or two, but admittedly, I didn't do anything to make that happen (no TPE in fighting), so that's on me. And probably for the better. Oh, well! I can dream. I didn't really have any productive individual goals anyway. I just like seeing her be annoying and fighty.

[Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 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?

I'm friends with Joe and Danga both, so I hope they don't read this. But for as high regard as I hold them, the simple answer is that Finn has been around much longer, and Tomen is crazy (in a good way). Naturally, this leads to a very accomplished GM team, and one that knows how to break down the sim well, leading to a good coaching pairing. Have to go with Buffalo here.

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

I think Robinson had the more consistent campaign, even though at the end, he wasn't able to bring his team a Cup. That being said, I think Aleister Cain gets the nod here by virtue of having really big late-series wins for his team. Both goaltenders in the finals were very well-matched.

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?

New Orleans. Why would anyone do anything in Buffalo? (No offense to a certain GM who lives there). New Orleans is a cool fucking city, and I think there are so many thematic options to go with to make an event really, really fun. It's a nice city for people to come from out of town to see.

6. Who are the 3 most dangerous players on the ice in this series and why?

Viktor Marius - this kid is a fucking monster. In the regular season, he was his team's leading scorer (by, like, 7 fucking points) AND found the time to put up 221 hits? legend.

Joe Kurczewski - Joe's relatively old as shit by this point, but he still packs a punch because he had a aslkdjfalkjkillion TPE before he started regressing. He's a very versatile player, and can just as easily wreck your shit with the body as he can with the puck.

Tatu Makela - sneaky boi, great playmaker who also has a knack for showing up for the defense big when it matters most
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.]

[Task 7: (Written, 3 TPE)]

I think it'd be sick to do some big Mardi Gras based festival for charity in New Orleans, since it was their first season in the league and they had the not-quite-Cinderella run to the finals. It would be really cool to have a big parade, full Mardi Gras floats and all, and then make some sort of raffle fundraiser out of it for each one. Sell tickets to be able to ride the floats, meet the two teams on them, throw out beads with them, things like that. Make a whole fan fest out of it in the city, invite food trucks to set up shop... Presumably, the GMs would be able to be involved and help make this into a big, fun, memorable event for the home fans and just Southern hockey fans in general. The funds could be donated to hurricane relief, it would be very appropriate in Louisiana.

[Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)]

So we just brought back love of my life Finn Kruger to Hamilton, which is awesome. That being said, it also means that I'm staying down a little bit longer (completely voluntarily!). I'm basically just hanging out until someone kicks the bucket or leaves, I guess. If I had to guess, it'll be kicking Dwayne Wyder off the roster (sad!) to play alongside Nikolai Evans on their bottom pairing (gross). I have confirmed with my GM that I will be staying down until after S48, so that's fun. I'll get some quality bonding with my boys in Colorado. As I've said before, though, once I do get called up, I won't be the type to be putting up big flashy scoring numbers or anything. I just want to be able to help hold down the fort effectively and be a good defensive presence. We'll see how that goes, eh?

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

Done.