With the first season of the FHM in the books, we have to already start looking to the next season. I think with FHM we will not see any drastic changes for teams like we could with Simon. I think the West will largely look the same overall with the last playoff spot being a race between San Fransisco and New Orleans. Calgary could possibly be in that race depending on how well they play, but I think Los Angeles and Edmonton are almost locks to make the playoffs based on what we have seen. On the other side of the league I think we will see Manhatten, New England, and Hamilton remain on top of the East. I think the last playoff spot will come down to Chicago and Buffalo battling it out. I think Toronto and Tampa Bay will continue to be at the bottom of the East. This is all assuming we continue with a 4 team per conference playoffs.
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I think the change to FHM will drastically change the IIHF scene for international SHL hockey. I think we will see more teams struggle to fully compete on the same level as nations like the United States of America and Canada. Some outside contenders we could see making a run for the gold would be Germany, Sweden, and Czechia in my opinion. I think many other nations will not be able to achieve the level of success found under STHS. Those nations will have to really learn how to work with the team and player tactics to get the most out of their rosters. I think some might be able to go deeper in the medal round than expected if they can put together a winning strategy. The biggest hurdle will simply be fighting against the level of TPE present on some of the larger national teams. I think teams that have to pull from SMJHL players  will find it a lot harder to be effective.
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I think the best entertainment we could get for the first finals would be a look back at the last 52 seasons of SHL hockey in the Simon T Hockey Sim Era. Using the modern technology offered by the league, we could have many great players from past and present appear to talk about their favorite memories of playing, coaching, managing, and simply living through the era. We could possibly hold a small skills competition for some of the hall of famers to see who has still got the skills and who has declined in retirement. We could poll fans across the SHL prior to the event for questions to ask the various legends on their experiences. We could also do a small showcase for each franchise to celebrate the highlights of their history with the league, culminating in the two teams competing for the Challenge Cup this season. I think the history we could share would be astounding.
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It's a little known fact that Collin Gibbles will actually be featured in an upcoming film in a cameo role with his now wife Anna Kendrick. While kept under wraps during filming, Gibbles will play the new lover interest for Kendrick's character Beca in the newly announced sequel Pitch Perfect 4: Winter Wonders. The pair will unite as part of a joint a cappella group with their respective college clubs to perform a show for a town in Minnesota that has recently been struck with an economic downturn. While critics were initially curious as to Gibble's singing ability, the first trailer that premiered as part of the Challenge Cup Finals blew away all doubts.
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I think that Hamilton's physical traits will prove to be more valuable in the Challenge Cup Finals. While Edmonton has a faster overall squad, I think the fundamental nature of Balance and Strength with prove to be the better edge in this match up. Hamilton has done well this season by controlling the puck and that will help them continue to dominate.
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I personally love the snow. Winter is one of my favorite seasons as I love the cold weather. If the snow didn't end up melting I would love it even more. The only thing I hate about snow is having to shovel it. My childhood was filled with making snow forts, sledding, and snow ball fights so it also carries a nostalgia for me.
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