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 S53 playoffs have unfolded differently. What happened in that reality's playoffs and who's in the Challenge Cup over there?

Well, it’s quite obvious to me that we’re in the darkest timeline. What really should have happened is Abed should have grabbed the die before it fell, preventing all of this darkness. In the preferred timeline – the one where Jeff is a conniving son of a bitch – obviously New England would have won the Challenge Cup. They would have steamrolled the opposition through the playoffs, going undefeated. Wagstrom would have scored more goals than have ever been scored before. As it stands now, Van Otter is making felt beards for everyone to wear because of the unfairness of it all. Wagstrom lost an arm. It’s utter pandemonium. Dick Clapper even put a streak of color in his hair.
In the alternate reality – the good timeline – the Wolfpack would currently be having an Ovechkin-style celebration. Jackbox would be played late into the night, and laughs and merriment would be had by all. Even lowly prospects who did nothing to contribute to the team. But, alas, we are stuck with what is real. – 175 words

2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
With everyone getting a free redistribution this offseason, S54 is quite wide open at the moment. Before those redistributions take place, who would you anticipate being the top team(s) for next season?
I think it’s likely that most of the top teams stay relatively close to the top. Everybody gets a free redistribution, but I think that roster builds and sim tactics are worth more in the long run.
I think the top two teams in the east will again be New England and Hamilton, but for different reasons for each. New England has a stacked roster with perhaps the most TPE in the league. With the addition of Ben Blue at goalie, their roster got better. They have the likely MVP in Ola Wagstrom, and he should prove to be dynamic again next season.
For Hamilton, it’s all about their tactics. While their roster might not be as impressive on paper as New England’s, they know how to play the game and how to win. Their management team has extensive sim experience and they use it game after game to make opponents look foolish. – 153 words

6. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
Come up with a program of intermission entertainment for one of the games of the finals. What's the between-period on-ice entertainment the fans will enjoy? The goofier the better, go crazy.
Intermissions are only 18 minutes, so we would have to fundamentally change the rules of the game for this entertainment, but boy, you won’t want to miss it! During each intermission, a full stage will be set up at center ice. The sets will be beautiful and resemble colonial America. Just when you know where you think this is going, it happens. Lin-Manuel Miranda skates out to the stage, takes his skates off, and stands up. He announces that as between-period entertainment, the musical Hamilton will be performed in full. He goes on to say that this is not just between two periods in one game. This will happen for every single game and every single period of the final. Fans are literally getting the game and TWO showings of the former hottest show on Broadway for the price of one. The beats start and the actors come on stage, rapping about whatever they rap about in Hamilton – I don’t know I haven’t seen it. But it’s pretty dope. – 170 words

7. Written/Graphic, 2 TPE (100 words min. for written option)
Even though the Panthers fell short this season, the LA influence has been felt around the league and execs in Hollywood are paying more attention to the SHL with the hometown team making waves. If your player could have a cameo in any tv show or movie, what show/movie would they choose? (for the purposes of this PT you may choose a show/movie that already exists just uhhh pretend they re-shoot it with your cameo or something idk).
Sasha Dangelchek – like all good people all across the world – loves the show Community. Sasha would appear in an episode largely featuring Pierce Hawthorne, played by Chevy Chase. The episode in question revolves around playing Dungeons and Dragons with a portly fellow named Neil. Pierce constantly berates and insults Neil about his weight, and Neil is already more than a bit depressed. Sasha’s cameo would be simple. When Neil finally admits that he’s going to be ok despite Pierce’s dickishness, Sasha would walk into the room. He’d kick Pierce right in the balls, give Abed a high five, and walk out again. And the world would cheer. – 109 words

13. Written, up to 4 TPE Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words to qualify.
a. Who is the best player in this CC finals? Plenty of good candidates: Lagerfield, Phelps, Kryyst, McIntry, Pepperoni, Scholz, etc. Who's your choice for best player and why?
b. Based on player ratings, EDM has the advantage in speed and acceleration and HAM has the advantage in balance and strength. Which team's physical skills will give them the edge in this series?
c. Assemble your ideal fantasy team out of players in this series - F, F, F, D, D, G. Explain your choices.
d. Blizzard... snow... ok debate time - do you like snow? yes or no? why or why not?
B. I think HAM has the advantage. Strength and balance are important once you have the puck. It makes it much harder to be knocked off or to lose it. Once HAM gains the puck, it’ll be damned hard to get it back from them. EDM might have the speed and acceleration to get around the HAM defenders, but when you play that style, you open yourself up for a lot of giveaways. And, like I said, once HAM has the puck it’ll be hard to get it back. – 88 words
D. I love snow, it’s one of my favorite things. It makes the world so peaceful and quiet when it’s snowing and everything is really pretty when it’s all white. There are few things nicer than sitting in on a snowy day with a beer and just watching tv. And then, getting everything together and hopping in the car and going snowboarding for a few hours. Winter rules, summer drools. – 69 words, nice

CW Trivia – 3 TPE
Verification: CW done