Task 1. (3 TPE) S54 of the SHL was pretty good for me stats wise. 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points in 50 games is nothing to sneeze at. I got to play with some amazing players in San Francisco which was one of the biggest reasons why I chose to sign a 2 year contract extension for the Pride. The truth is that I did have thoughts on testing free agency, but playing here has been such a fun experience that staying just made sense regardless of no playoffs the last 2 years. Next season is currently my last signed season, so I have to decide soon if I want to start looking for the best chance at a Championship (regardless of if its with the Pride or with a different team looking for one last piece.) Either way, this season didn't go the way I hoped, but I am looking forward to playing out my last few seasons before its time to hang up my skates for good.

Task 3. (2 TPE) Andrei Kostitsyn's brother Sergei going missing sent shock waves throughout the entire league. Posters have been setup, players have made PSAs seeking information on his whereabouts. With no playoffs participation this season, I have spent my time in the Wilderness day and night for the last 2 weeks looking for the talented young superstar. It's been rough, but with the few clues I have found my theories on what happened have narrowed down to few possibilities. My current theory is that Sergei was abducted by a group of Sasquatches and is being held against his will until he can learn to speak their language and mate with their teenage daughters.

Task 5. (2 TPE) When I look at both the New Orleans and Hamilton rosters, one name stands out as a future lock for the Hall of Fame, Joe Kurczewski. Joe has had such an amazing career both on the ice as a player and off as a GM. His career has been full of amazing achievements that anyone would kill to have, even half of when their time comes for retirement. As for players a little further away from that time, I would like to throw out Nicholas Williams as an more biased answer. I will always take the time to proudly say that I got to play on a line with Williams in St. Louis and know he was destined for great things.

Task 13. (4 TPE) A: 2 of the absolute best goalies in the SHL facing off head to head makes this such an exciting series for me. I have played in front of Cain back in the SMJHL, so I know all his strengths and weaknesses. I fully believe it is time for Cain to show everybody what some of us have known for a long time, he's nothing more than swiss cheese and has no chance of winning an SHL Championship.

B. The better Johnson resides in Hamilton with the Steelhawks. While I have nothing against Darnell, I just see him as inferior to Gabriel in almost every possible way. It's also pretty obvious that a Johnson in Canada is bigger, stronger, and just that much better than one in New Orleans, not that I'm bragging or anything.

C. A teams head to head success against one opponent means more to me than a teams overall success during the regular season. Having the direct knowledge of one opponent shows that you have the knowledge on how to defeat a better opponent and the ability to make it happen when it really matters most.

D. I would take the trip to New Orleans without question. I would get to spend time with many of my former teammates and hopefully witness them win it all in their home arena with all the great fans they play for. I've been to Hamilton, but New Orleans would be a blast.

Task 14. (2 TPE) What a series that was! I was expecting a tough hard fought series, but never expected a 4 game sweep. Having to choose my pick for the MVP seemed like a tough choice at first, After trying to decide between 3 very worthy players, one stood out. Aleister Cain worked his ass off and is the clear cut stand out MVP. I think he was the hardest working player on the ice in these Finals and has proven he is THE BEST Goalie in the SHL. What an awesome performance, it was an amazing spectacle to behold, and one I won't soon forget.

Task 16. (3 TPE) Verification Word: Boo

Total: 16/16