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ml002 · 07-24-2019, 04:07 PM

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Both teams in our challenge cup series come in with a healthy set of talented young players. if you were to choose a player from either teams SHL roster or there prospect pool with a (start date of S45, S46, S47 or S48) to build your team around, who would it be and why? What qualities on or off the ice make them 'that guy' and how do you think they would shape the image of their franchise? (150+ words and *tag any player involved in this task)

Both of the teams in the finals this season have built a young core of young players that have been the foundation for their runs to the finals this season. The likes of Nick Brain @StadiumGambler, Michael Scarn @Trautner, and Commander Sheppard @LarksTongue have all been huge in the Jets run to the finals this season, but I feel like Buffalo's young core has some of the most exciting prospects in the league, and I'd be more likely to grab one of them if I was starting a team. If I were to select a few to mention I'd mention Bobby Sharp @Nerio, Cassius Darrow @hhh81, and Alexander Selich @Tomen, with Selich being the player I think just about every team would love to build around for the future. Selich is the cream of the crop of the S45 class as it's top earner and will be one of the best players in the SHL in a few seasons time. (160 words)

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 For most of us S48 is over and now its time to sit down with your GM's for a season end review! talk to your GM's about what youve accomplished, what you are strong at, what you need to improve on and what would you like your role to be moving into S49. Task must be 150 words or more. (*Tag your GM’s)

As S48 has ended, I've had my second straight point per game season, and one of my most complete season's to date. I'll be at the center of the Jeff Dar Trophy discussion for the offseason, and be looking to continue towards more awards next season. The main problem is that the Head GM of Toronto has stepped down at the time, and determining what will be expected of next season is very much up in the air. I'm not getting any younger, but the main goal of this offseason will be to work on keeping my body and skills at tip-top condition as age will start to be a major factor in my development season to season. Currently my father is the Co-GM, but no news from the league head office on when a new Head GM will be announced, which will definitely effect my outlook for the future with Toronto. (152 words)

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Pick up to 4 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be '50' words or more.

1. Put together a challenge cup fantasy team using the 2 teams in the finals as the player pool. This fantasy team must include at least 1 young player (S44 or higher) and in 50+ words discuss your choices.

2. This series boasts an interesting matchup at the blue line between star studded defenders! Which includes Troy McClure III, Gary Grease and Slip McScruff from Winnipeg.. & Buffalo's Tatu Makela, Connor Tanner and Charles Walker.. which group do you expect will outshine the other and why?

3. Winnipeg making it to the finals was an unexpected surprise. What were some of the main reasons why this franchise was able to persevere into the leagues most important series.  (*tag anyone involved)

4. Buffalo has made it to the finals in 2 of the last 3 seasons. Who or what has been a primary reason for the recent success of this franchise. (*tag anyone involved)

5. Both franchises come into the series with a hot Cedric! Between Winnipegs Cedric Moreau and Buffallo's Cedric Robinson which emerging netminder has the advantage over the other in this series?

1. So creating a fantasy team from these two teams is like a dream. So many talented players of all ages to fill out a team with and so many players that would be considered all-stars in this league. So my team would be as follows:

Visser - Selich - Marius

Walker - Grease

Robinson

Visser: One of the greatest players of his generation, Jason Visser is a no brainer as a selection in any fantasy lineup.
Selich: One of the young, rising stars in the SHL, Alexander Selich is going to blow up in a few seasons and be one of the league's premier forwards.
Marius: One of the excellent S39 class players, Marius is one of the most complete forwards in the league and would be an excellent pick.
Walker: Part of the older guard in the league, Walker has been a consistent, steady force for the Stampede for many seasons now.
Grease: Grease has developed into one of the best defensive defenseman in the league, and next to Walker he would shine.
Robinson: Slightly better than Moreau for me, I go with the Buffalo netminder for this team.

2. For me the better blue line is the Stampede's. They are so deep, as you can basically have a top 4 level defenseman in the 5 spot in Darrow. They have incredible balance as a line up and they are one of the best units in the the entire league at defending and attacking as a unit.

3. The Jets have been one of the league's best franchises for the past decade plus, and it starts with a great management team and having such a great, generational talent like Jason Visser @ToeDragon84. Their incredible draft record over the past 5-6 seasons has been a catalyst for their rise back up to the top of the SHL.

4. Much like the Jets, Buffalo's success over the past few seasons has to do with great management and great drafting. Buffalo always seem to keep hold of their most valuable draft picks and never seem to miss with them. They have built a tremendous homegrown core of players who are loyal to them and that has led to their success.

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CHALLENGE CUP HISTORY reports will be viewed instead of commericals for those watching the series online! pick any previous challenge cup finals from before your current player's time in the SHL and in 150+ words talk about the series including who won and in how many games, and who were some of the better players in that series. [include link to archives]

Looking back at the history of the Challenge Cup, I wanted to look back on the S35 Cup Finals and the Toronto North Stars first cup win. After falling down 3-1 in the series against the Portland Admirals, the North Stars managed to win three straight games to win the series in 7 games and claim their first Cup in the club's history after so many seasons of missed chances. The big players for the North Stars were the likes of Kristian Eriksson, who led the team in points with 20 in 17 games, and the notable rookie of Chris York with 15 points in 17 games as he broke out on the biggest stage which was a signal of the big things to come for York in his career. For Portland, the most notable player was Patrick Brumm as he led the Admirals in points with 19 points in 19 games. (159 words)

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