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Quote:3. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

By now, you're probably familiar with the attributes on FHM, and you likely have some sense of what type of build you're going to be aiming for with your player. What one attribute are you going to focus on most? Of all the attributes in the game, what is your player going to strive to be the absolute best at? Why are you picking that specific attribute above all others?

In Simon, as a goalie builds got to be pretty cookie cutter as we all started figuring out what was really valuable, and what was basically pointless.  In FHM, the fact that we have more attributes to consider, at based on what was read in the manual, more attributes that will make a difference...in short...makes picking and choosing that much more important.  One thing that I will be focusing on, which is new in FHM compared to STHS, is the goal tending Mental Toughness attribute.  Letting a puck past the line, depending on this setting will either be devastating to a goalie and immediately put them on a cold streak...or it can be insignificant in "breaking" them, keeping them as the proverbial "Brick wall" that all goalies strive to be. (130 Words)

Quote:4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

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!

Being in the finals (as of typing this), my mind is on the finals and finals alone.  If I start thinking about the off season now, then the quicker I will find myself playing there.  However, once it arrives I can assure you it will be similar to that of last off season.  I'll fly back home to St. Louis to visit family for a while, then I'll be back in Anaheim with Coach Tib watching the tapes of last season to figure out where I was lacking and how to improve it.  This time though, I'll be sure to drag Borro along too so that he can get some quality training time (even if I have to pay for it).

You know what, I take that back.  There will be one other thing different this off season compared to last season.  I hope to be in a parade, sporting my jersey and drinking brews...celebrating. (155 words)

Quote:6. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

The SHL is taking a stand and trying to do its part in reducing its carbon footprint. One of the proposed ideas is to eliminate back and forth air travel during the Challenge Cup and Four Star Cup finals and instead hold all 4-7 games in one neutral, rotating location a la the Super Bowl. Are you FOR or AGAINST this idea? Why?

Throughout the history of the SMJHL, SHL and other hockey leagues, there's been this stigma...or myth surrounding having "Home Ice Advantage".  To eliminate that and place the big show on neutral ground I think is a great idea that I am completely FOR.   It allows both teams to have equal representation, and truly leaves it down to the skills and abilities of the players on the ice.  No distractions.  Just pure, adrenaline filled focus.  Utilizing this idea to reduce the carbon footprint is just an additional bonus.  Climate change and global warming is the great enemy of our generation, and unless we as a people can come together and do something to combat it...it will be the enemy of the next generation, and next generation until finally...the generations can't sustain the fight.  We will literally turn Earth into the Earth from Wall-E, and then what?  Getting old, dumb and fat in space?  (152 words)

Quote:7. Written, 1-2 TPE

Our poetry theme this season is a limerick! Write 1 SHL-themed limerick for 1 TPE or 2 SHL-themed limericks for 2 TPE.

1) Hamilton was defending champion
Their ability, trolls were blastin'
But the finals are here
Steelhawks aren't near
Instead they write in closed caption

2)  The Challenge Cup is a shiner
You can't find another much finer
Except where they farm
the cheese for Big Parm
and serve it on a plate in a diner.

Quote:10. Graphic, 2 TPE

It is well known that SHL user DrunkenTeddy has put in a tremendous amount of work to get things ready for the transition to FHM. For this task, create a thank you card/graphic thanking DT or golden_apricot - or anybody else on the transition team - for their hard work and dedication to the league!

Quote:17. Casual Member Special, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer - SEND ANSWER IN PM TO "PT DIRECTOR" (tagged below)
A. As determined by draft class, which rostered player is the oldest player in this series?
B. Name TWO players who have played for both the Pride and the Rage.
C. Among ACTIVE PLAYERS, who has the most points scored in Pride franchise history?
D. Who was recently selected as the #1 player in Rage franchise history as part of their Top 50 in 50 series unveiled this season?

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