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 an unheard of time and space S52 played out in a radically different. This universe saw Chicago trampling through the Eastern Conference on their way to a third straight Challenge Cup appearance. The ability to score on demand has been unheard of in the SHL and may never been seen again. Literal bone crushing hits from the Chicago blue liners are forcing players to retire for medical reasons. The goaltending prowess is on full display after posting 9 straight shut out wins. Teams are simply forfeiting their playoff games because they hope at some point these titans of hockey will be able to be over thrown and the league might one day return to a normal level of play. However until that day comes Chicago will remain the greatest hockey team to have ever existed or ever come into existence. All anyone can do is marvel at the perfection that has spawned. Pray for Mojo.

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?
Sports are 90% mental and 10% physical. With that in mind (cue rim shot) I will be focusing quite a bit on mental attributes in an effort not to get into the other teams head up out of my own. Mental attributes are going to determine a number of things but most importantly what you are able to endure and push forward without suffering any consequences. Let’s face it Pro hockey is a grind and being there mentally and being mentally fit is just as important as being physically fit. It accomplish this I am going to play Sudoku 6 hours a day for the entire off season. Pray for Mojo.


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!
Well the offseason is always full of wonder and magic isn’t it? Tibuk Soonika will likely be spending a couple weeks resting and recouperating form the long season 52. That is of course sarcasm because Chicago was knocked out in their first round matchup. Tibuk has thus far used most of his offseason time brooding and plotting diabolical revenge. Once he realizes revenge is expensive (and that he really has no money) he will likely turn his attention on prepping for the upcoming season. There is a lot of work to do and Tibuk is hoping that he will be a leader in the SHL as it moves to it’s new format. FHM is going to be either a blessing or a curse depending on how your new build turns out, there is a lot that can go wrong and he is hoping he is in the black rather than the red. Pray for Mojo.

7. Written, 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.

Once in a magical moon.
Does a league open up to build goons.
It builds them with pride
Because skill cannot hide
As their being chased by buffoons.

Slashes, hacks and sims all around
This is the game that the internet found
The players are fast
And shoot with a blast
It’s almost as great as it sounds


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.
San Francisco has invested significant time into planning on what their S52 marketing plan was going to be. In the end they have jumped on the idea of dressing up their fans as Lions. “Help the Pride, Be the Pride” is the tag line they are going with. Just a few of the many ideas we are seeing include giving away lions manes at home games so fans show their “Pride”. They have also replaced the common #1 foam finger with a large foam lions paw for children. Paws are retailing for $25.99 or if you purchase the special Pride currency sold only in the official Pride store. You can pick them up for only 1200 Lion Lira (this results in a $5 savings). The Pride had also experimented with less traditional Lion related costume items but found they were attracting far too many people that associated themselves with the furry community than they were comfortable with. Yikes, really pray for mojo with that one!

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