1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
This reality is just one of infinite realities existing alongside this one in parallel. Take us over to one of those realities in which everything is the same but these S52 playoffs have unfolded differently. What happened in that reality's playoffs and who's in the Challenge Cup over there?

In this alternate reality, the Pride and the Rage still make the finals, but round two goes a whole lot differently. Well, it goes differently for the Pride. I can't even tell you who the Rage faced in round 2, so we'll just say that series goes exactly the same in the new reality as it did in this one. Anyway, I digress. In this alternate reality's round 2, instead of taking the Pride to game seven, the Dragons get swept. It's a payback for that time they swept the Pride a couple of seasons ago, and let me tell you, victory and revenge are both so sweet. I'm not gonna lie, I'd enjoy a reality in which the Dragons didn't make it past the first round (no offense to my former team), but the Panthers took us to overtime way too many times in the regular season for me to feel comfortable with facing them in playoffs. So the matchup stands, and it ends the same way, but it doesn't take anywhere near as many games to accomplish it.


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!

Leo Lockhart is actually extremely happy to have a short offseason this year. They've missed playoffs or been eliminated early on enough times that he's extremely excited to have made it this far. And if everything goes to plan and the Pride win the Challenge Cup, his offseason will be a whirlwind of activity instead of the same old routine of training and hanging with family and friends. If they win the cup, I'm sure there will be plenty of drunken debauchery immediately following the win. Whether or not they'll sober up in time for the cup parade and other cup activities, only time will tell. Hell, who am I kidding, of course they won't have sobered up. They'll celebrate their cup win with at least as much enthusiasm as the Washington Capitals celebrated theirs. And if they win, Leo will have his own day with the cup to look forward to, and he'll of course attend Dom Montgomery's cup day as well. I know what you're thinking, the Pride haven't won yet. And you're right, but let's put that positive energy out into the universe. As we say in San Francisco, "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't get swept by the Dragons."


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?

I'm for it, to be honest. Anything to help the environment, right? Aside from that advantage, I think it might make things more interesting to eliminate home ice advantage entirely. Put everyone on an even playing field, so to speak. I understand that hometown fans might be upset if they can't afford to make the trek to whatever city finals are held in to watch a game in person, but on the other hand if you can afford it, what an awesome vacation that would be! And teams can host watch parties at venues around town to foster fan involvement in their home cities. Plus, it might give out of town fans the chance to see a game closer to home.


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)
San Francisco Pride will win
Because they will not give in
The Rage are smelly
They skate like Jelly
This is why they will not win

2)
Purple is a good color
It is bright, it's not duller
Red is aggressive
But not impressive
Purple is the Pride's Color


8. Written/Graphic, 3 TPE (150 words min. for written option)
The arenas in San Francisco and New York certainly don't need any gimmicks to get people into the stadium for the series, but the arenas want to make sure they're pulling out all the stops on the big stage. Help the concessions department of one of these two teams develop a new product, with marketing specifically pertaining to this finals series, to be sold at the arena during the finals. Describe the product and the marketing in 150 words or create a promotional poster showing the product, its name, the price, etc.

You've all heard of BattleBots. Well, during any home game during the Challenge Cup Finals, fans at the Chase Center can treat themselves to limited edition BattleTots! BattleTots are the perfect game time treat: Served in a mini collector's plastic Challenge Cup (but not too mini), these loaded crispy tater tots are fried to perfection and smothered in cheese plus your choice of toppings! Topping options include: more cheese, bacon, brisket, sour cream, chives, jalapenos and avocado (for a $1 upcharge, of course). And since we're in California, there's a vegan option! BattleTots can be purchased on their own for $11.99 or as a combo which comes with a soda in a limited edition Challenge Cup Finals cup featuring one of your favorite Pride players for $15.99. Different cups featuring different players will be available at different concessions stands throughout the series, so make sure to collect them all! And don't forget to be loud and wear purple! Go Pride!




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?

**Important**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “S52 CW" - Do not send it to my personal account; those will not be graded. Do not post the answers in here; you will not get credit for the task.

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