4. Written, 3 TPE
Pretend that your team has hit an injury bug - the roster is so depleted that your coach is asking you to play out of position. What position is your coach asking you to play and what about your player build will help you be successful in this new role?

As the Goalie, my player build isn’t going to help me play any other position.  In the interest of imagination though, I will ignore that for the most part.  The obvious answer here would be that I play defense.  As the primary puck stopper on the team, I would imagine SOME of those skills would extend to defense.  A goalie stick is much larger than a regular stick, but the position still requires poke checking.  I would think switching to a smaller stick would allow me to poke check without added possibility of tripping.  I also think a goalies’ flexibility would allow for some unique dive blocks, and the goalies natural reaction time would allow for a quicker reaction to shots for said dive blocks.  I think that as a goalie, defensive positioning would be excellent.  A goalie would be able to cut off angles and reduce the available net.
Words: 150

5. Written, 3 TPE
The Most Generic Prompt of All Time - what is your player looking forward to in the offseason? What are they planning on doing? Training? Relaxing? Testing free agency? Whatever it is, let us know!

If all goes to plan, my player is looking to be spending a day with the Challenge Cup.  This would be his first cup win, so he would definitely start with a tour of his home town.  Afterwards, he’d fill the cup with rum and fruit juice.  This magical drink would be consumed by Geezus and his friends.  Afterwards, it would be off to the strip club.  Once his day with the cup is over, Kryyst would spend the rest of the summer relaxing.  He’d play a lot of NHL20 and World of Warcraft as well as Pokerstars VR and Beat Saber.  He’d also take a trip down to Florida to meet this chick he’s been talking to.  After Florida would be a trip to Vegas to get a private table at XS for the Chainsmokers show.  Hopefully he’d be recognized and invited backstage to hang out the guys.  That would be pretty sweet.
Words: 154


8. Written, 4 TPE
Write a sonnet about an SHL-related topic. Be sure to follow the proper ABAB-CDCD-EFEF-GG rhyme structure or your HS English (or equivalent any-language Writing teacher) will track you down in and give you a failing grade.
SONNET: http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnet...style.html

Hark! It’s time for the Finals Challenge Cup
The eternal struggle of West and East
The passing is low, the shooting is up
Savior in net, with reflexes like beast

Two Series in the ‘Hawks lost just one game
The Stampede and Rage not up to the task
Voices were heard, “This is stupid and lame”
“Should they be DQ’ed? Some others would ask

On deaf ears the criticism does fall
There are other things to worry about
Games to be played, who will answer the call?
“4 wins to go,” we hear the GM shout

I have really enjoyed writing this poem
Enjoy the game while you sit at your home



9. Written, 1 TPE
Write a haiku about an SHL-related topic. Be sure to follow the 3 line, 5-7-5 syllable structure or Godzilla will stomp on your house/apartment while you sleep.
HAIKU: https://poets.org/glossary/haiku

I am Kryyst in net
A goalie of great renown
It’s Kryyst with the save!

10. Written, 2 TPE
The SHL is partnering with Doritos and Gatorade to create a unique flavor of chip and beverage for each SHL and SMJHL team. Create a graphic of the chip bag or the Gatorade bottle for any SHL or SMJHL team OR describe the flavor of chip or beverage for any SHL or SMJHL team. Make sure the branding is tight or it has a quirky name to get people to buy it #marketing

The Hamilton Steelhawks Dorito is a take on a discontinued flavor that was epic and dearly missed.  The magical “Fiery Habanero”.  This was a chip that had quite the bite, but also tasted amazing.  So I would start with that chip.  I would then then mix in cool ranch Doritos at a ratio of about 1/3 Cool Ranch to 2/3 Fiery Habanero. Then, just to jack it up a bit, I would double the chip flavoring powder on both chips.

The Hamilton Gatorade would be pineapple and orange flavored.  I don’t really have a specific reason for it… just because I think those are delicious flavors that pair well with each other.
Words: 112


18. Casual Member Special, 3 TPE
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