1. (3 TPE) Getting invited to Hamilton for Games 3 and 4 of the SHL Finals between the Blizzard and Steelhawks is an honor. I've been able to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Dundurn Castle, and all of the amazing waterfalls in the area. It has been an amazing week of awesome scenery with some good friends. The series is currently 3-0 for Hamilton and seeing them finish off Edmonton in a sweep would be exciting to see live. I try not to hold grudges in life, but I must admit that being traded by Edmonton just days after they drafted me hurt and seeing them lose would feel good. The Blizzard coming back and winning in a reverse sweep would be very entertaining though, and it's not like I hate seeing them win without me on the team. The fans here in Hamilton have been awesome to join watching this Final series play out.

2. (3 TPE) In an alternate reality the Season 51 SHL Championship Finals is being played between the Manhattan Rage and the Calgary Dragons. Manhattan made the finals by sweeping both the Chicago Syndicate and the Buffalo Stampede. Calgary got through the Edmonton Blizzard in 6 games and the New Orleans Specters in 7 hard fought games which featured 5 Overtime games, and 1 which finally ended in the 7th Overtime! (At 16:47 exactly) These two teams are set for a fantastic series and one that should be remembered for a very long time. * The series proved to be what many expected it to be, an instant classic which was won by Manhattan in 6 games. Calgary play well, but a few bad penalties in the final period of Game 6 cost them their 3 goal lead and they ended up losing the game by a final score of 5-4. Both teams deserve credit for an outstanding series.

3. (3 TPE) Edmonton and Hamilton have decided to join forces to raise money for families that have fallen victim of cheaters and thieves who have broken into their homes and stolen priceless family heirlooms that could never be replaced. Edmonton came up with this awesome idea and Hamilton really couldn't really say no based on what they were caught doing at the beginning of the season and what many believe got them to the finals in the end. "It is nice to turn such a shitty thing they did into something that can help so many." said a member of the Edmonton Blizzard staff. "What they did was a disgrace and they may not want to admit it, they know it to be true regardless." Many top players from the other SHL teams  and even future stars in the SMJHL were spotted helping out during the many different events being run in both Canadian cities.

5. (3 TPE) The SHL Offseason is never very fun when you miss the Playoffs and have to wait longer until the Preseason starts up again. I have always seen older players going through regression while I continued to get better and better. I can see regression quickly running me down and getting it's dirty hands on me. Winning a Championship in the SHL in my prime is very quickly running out for me, and while I have always planned on staying with the same team that drafted me, (which didn't happen due to an early trade.) my contract ends after the upcoming season and I need to start thinking about my future and what I want to do after next season is over. For now, I am going to enjoy spending time with my family and former teammates and in a few days I will get back to work on preparing for the next season with the Pride.

15. (4 TPE)
A: When it come to which team has the better Goalie, the stats for the Playoffs should always mean more than regular season stats. Tommy Tuck is an amazing netminder, but Geezus Kryyst has been insane so far in the post season and the edge in goaltending goes to his team in this series.

B. It may seem like a good idea for Edmonton to lay off on the physicality in this series because of Hamiltons incredible powerplay, but changing what you did to get to this stage seems like a potentially huge mistake waiting to happen. I would keep doing what has been working and only change if it stops.

C. Tony Pepperoni has been by far the best player for the Blizzard with his incredible talent, and if he cannot continue his strong play against the Steelhawks, this will be a short series. Edmonton needs to have some other players step up and help Tony, because he can't win this Championship alone.

D. Tony Pepperoni was my go to answer for favorite player name in the past, but this time I decided to go with Barrett Blackwood. This name sounds like it belongs to a real mans man, someone you do not want to anger if you enjoy breathing without machines. Barrett Blackwood is my new favorite players name.

16/16 TPE