Quote:CW TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
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)

I think a player like Nick Brain has the ability to really grow into his position given a few more seasons of growth and make a huge impact for the surging Winnipeg Jets. Playing a solid 1st line position at a young age, Brain has the ability to keep up with opposing players and show them that despite his age, he's here to play too. His speed and strength allows him to take the body easily, and his well rounded shoot and/or pass build allows him to make snap decisions in the offensive zone. This hybrid mindset confuses opposing defenders and goaltenders, not allowing them to read his next move, opening shooting or passing lanes more easily for him and his teammates to capitalize on. This simple, yet effective, play style will carry him into bigger and better things with his team, eventually leading the team to a cup win in the very near future.

Quote:CW TASK 3: (Written, 3 TPE)
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)

I won't actually tag my GM because he does do exit interviews but that's a different story. I've really come far with the Rage in jut a few seasons I believe. From a nobody who fizzled out with his first player, you took a chance on me in the second round when I fell to you and I'll always be grateful for that. I won 2 individual awards so far, including the Jesster thanks to you. You've allowed me to build and grow the way I wanted to and supported my efforts and contract talks, the first real set of renewal talks I've ever had. You had faith that I could play on the 1st line in season 48 and I did what I could to play up to your expectation. Maybe it didn't work out the greatest all the time, but that didn't stop me from trying and you from supporting me. I hope to always play up and above your expectations, and to have the support you always give me!

Quote:CW TASK 05: (Written, up to 4 TPE)
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.

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?

2. It seems to me looking at the match up that McClure, McScruff, and Grease have a better set of skills going into the defensive battle. They have a more physical presence and can transition to either side of the puck faster and easier than the Buffalo defenders will be able to.

3. They have a mixture of veteran, and upcoming players. One standout for me is Ola Wagstrom. A max TPE earner and friend of mine who has made a big name for himself in the league and expecially on Winnipeg, proving that them, and he, can go places with this team given the chance to shine! @StamkosFan

4. Tampering. No I'm kidding. In all serious though, despite the aura of pompousness from some of the players on the team, they can provide many players looking for a championship now the opportunity to sign in FA, allowing them to keep their roster strong and keeping a sense of being a contender going from season to season.

5. Cedric Moreau has an edge in this battle. a former ROTY runner-up, he's performed at a high level at a consistent basis and will not let the pressure of a big game get into his head. He's got nerves of steel and a quick glove hand. This man is a future hall of famer in my opinion and I hope he shines for seasons to come. @grok

Quote:CW TASK 8: (Written, 3 TPE)
S48 was the season of the podcasts here in the SHL and with increased audio competition comes the fight for Challenge Cup advertising! HO has asked you to create an audio add for a "Buffalo/Winnipeg preview" script to be aired on the radio. Create a '100' word hype add and then choose which podcast it will be appearing on and in 50+ words explain why you chose that podcast to air the script. (*Tag anyone involved)

Obviously I'll be picking the Old Man Jokes Podcast with myself and JayWhy. We may not be the best podcast on the market but I believe we have a good back and forth discussion on any topic and really look at different angles of everything. As for the series, Buffalo versus Winnipeg:

"The Finals are here, you've waited all season for this. Winnipeg! The surprise team, working on a mild rebuild, they shocked fans and opposing teams all season with their playstyle and never-say-no attitude. They come in looking to spill blood and lift a cup. Buffalo! The tryhard memers. Putting as much time into training as they do shittalking, they are here to prove that a bunch of test sims can't somehow fail them. Who will win this epic contest of David and Meme-liath? Can Winnipeg shock the SHL and prove that a test sim means nothing? Can Buffalo prove that they try too hard and look like tools doing it? Only these final games will tell!"

Quote:CW TASK 13: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
Its trivia time with 4 questions related to our Challenge Cup participants!

1. What Buffalo Stampede player recorded a +28 which was the greatest +- number in franchise history?
2. Name 3 players in the Winnipeg Hall of fame
3. Who was Buffalos's 1st round draft pick back in S34?
4. When was the last time the Winnipeg Jets won the Challenge Cup Championship and who was it against?

**Important**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “#ACE of Base" do not send it to my personal account cause i will not 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]

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