Task 1

After failing to win the SMJHL cup for a second time in a row, I decided to visit my roots and drink with my former slavic team as that is always a good time. It was very nice as they pointed out how over one season my importance on the team grown (rather then roasting me for not winning the cup again). So to celebrate we have a few traditions and as the hometown hero it is my duty to not let my приятель’s down. For starter’s we joust while riding an ox. One hand holds the hockey stick, the other hand holds the vodka bottle you are chugging. After we sit down to бабуся’s home cooked meal she makes for the entire town (all the бабуся’s from the село contribute). And then to finish the day off we have a crazy slavic discoteka. DJ blyatman made a personal appearance the moment he heard I was coming into town. What a day, makes me wish the SMJHL had a European team.

Task 5


1. Breakdown this finals matchup for us, how will it play out? who will be the stars of this series, what will the outcome be? (*tag anyone involved)

I need to give the advantage to the platoon for my vote to win. As the old saying goes, defense wins championships. while playing the same amount of games, the platoon have allowed 12 less goals then the dragons, the platoon are coming in hot having multiple players with a multi game goal AND point scoring streaks, not to mention they have the best goalie of the playoffs with Beaujeaux Biscuit. He is easily the playoff MVP if this tea wins, WHO HAS A .95 SAVE PERCENTAGE??   Platoon in 5
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2. A major managerial showdown is about to take place Between WKP's (Jr95, Wongy) and Calgarys (Steelhead77, C00kies) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?

As stated above, my money is on the platoon, JR and Wong have a defense first mentality and its the reason they've gotten this far, its one thing to score goals, but to be able to completely shut other teams down is a talent very few possess. while they lack the physicality, they focus more on take ways and not getting hot headed. While one may see that as a weakness, I view this as a positive thing as instead of tiring yourself out with a hit, you save that energy to keep the speedy tempo alive throughout the entire game. If I'm Calgary i'd be worried for what's to come

4. Which player do you believe will be the differance maker in their franchise winning the title here in S47?

Umm, you'll find throughout this post there is a common theme, @.bojo  Beaujeaux Biscuit is a GOD! while I will admit Calgary has the more explosive offence, beaujeaux needs to risk it for the biscuit! His back better be extra strong to carry the load that the city of West Kendal has placed on him. If goalie's could be captains I'm sure he would wear the C for this team.

5. After trading off there best players and declaring themselves in a full rebuild back in S45, The Calgary Dragons have made it to the S47 finals.. just 2 seasons later.  Choose: ('No surprise', 'mild surprise', 'major surprise' or 'in shock') and explain why.

In shock as if you were to tell me two seasons ago that a rebuild takes two season I would probably spit out whatever i was drinking in laughter as that idea is ridiculous. however, i spoke to quickly as the dragons have impressed the entire league and do make a serious claim as to  why they will take it all. However this younger squad lacks experience and I feel they are just not ready to face a high IQ team like the Platoon. regardless though, I would consider making the finals a huge accomplishment and while they may not win this year, a dynasty is definitely being formed and it's only a matter of time befofre they pull off multiple wins.

7. The West Kendall Platoon are back in the finals after a season out of the playoffs and a team that was in serious regression Choose: ('No surprise', 'mild surprise', 'major surprise' or 'in shock') and explain why.

I would say in shock as it's one thing to have the vets lead the way, but when you're team's core is past their expiry date naturally you'd expect them to throw the towel in. However I feel the age plays into the whole "defense first" mentality as they don't have the explosive speedy offense that naturally comes with a younger team. The platoon are just proving that there is more then one way to be good in today's modern version of the SHL and that's why they have my vote to win.

8. Star netminders Kata Vilde and Beaujeaux Biscuit have both carried there teams into the finals. Which franchise goalie has a better chance to carry their franchise to a title?

@.bojo Beaujeaux Biscuit is easily the superior goalie. This has to be a record setting playoff performance if he's able to pull off a cup win. 4 playoff shutouts.... that is almost half of the game's he's played!?!?! We can not forget his amazing GAA for 1.45, like no one even comes close to him!!! I'm sure teams would kill to have this guy playing with their jersey on, but the platoon are the lucky winners of the bojo sweepstakes and he WILL lead them to a cup win


Task 12

The West Kendall Platoon faced some serious adversity during the series involving the Buffalo Stampede. Buffalo clinched their division during the regular season and were the only team that had a chance to take down the mighty platoon. Once they began trailing in the series the SHL could not believe their eyes as they president trophy winning team was almost eliminated. Key word, almost. The first two Games Westkendal chocked hard and suffered some serious losses. However game three gave the platoon some hope as they finally showed the hot buffalo team was beatable. The 2nd home game of Buffalo was a win for the Stampede so the series went 1-3 against the West Kendall Platoon But then hope died again as they lost game four and were now down 3-1. in the words of Lebron James, 'Playoff mode" was activated and the platoon went on to win three straight to take the series and advance to the Cup Final. Here is hoping they can finish what has been a fantastic season and a playoff run full up excitement as with an aging core we don't know how many years are left for them.



Task 13
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