+3 tpe ISFL/PBE PT Linking to ISFL because it's too late to edit my post on PBE


1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
Reflection on your season - how did your player fare on the ice this season? Did you meet or surpass your individual player goals or did you come up short? Whether you excelled or disappointed - what can you attribute that to? What will you try to do better next season?
Last season was when Jones demonstrated that he is capable of living up to the hype being a first overall pick. This season was another one where Jones showed he can still improve. Finishing third in scoring leaguewide was something Jones did not think was possible at the start of the season. After finding instant chemistry with Otter and Gotze, Jones blossomed into the offensive buzzsaw that scouts always knew he would become. Jones was pretty even with 31 goals and 33 assists, perhaps he will try to score more goals next season, but being a balanced playmaker is fine. Jones could stand to get a little more physical. If he can start tossing the body around and creating space for other players on the Inferno, the team should get a few more wins. Jones could possibly work on his giveaways/takeaways, but overall it’s looking good for the Inferno winger. This season’s performance surpassed my expectations, a repeat or improvement would be amazing.


6. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?
It’s a homer pick, but the Atlanta Inferno were incredible this season. The team ended up finishing where they expected to, but outside of Atlanta, there were some doubters about the possibility of an expansion team making the playoffs and winning a series. The Inferno proved they were not a low-tier team, but rather one that belonged in the discussion for cup contenders this past season. There was depth scoring and depth defense that made the Inferno a tough team to play against. Some expected them to roll over dead and be bounced in a few games in the first round, but that was not the case!

7. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
What's your prediction for this season's IIHF tournament? Which teams do you expect to do well (or not well)? Which players?
Team Switzerland is still a young team, not having existed as long as some of the mainstays of the tournament. The IIHF community has been paying more attention to Switzerland after a deep run a few tournaments ago. The Swiss are prepared to do it again and this time seal the deal, bringing the IIHF gold medals to the country for the first time. Jones has been practicing hard to improve his on ice performance. This season was a coming out party for Jones, as he demonstrated that he can put up big points throughout a 50 game season. This tournament will be a litmus test for the Swiss. They will either prove they belong in contention or are just fodder. The Swiss, like all the other teams, are play for pride. There is a lot at stake and Swiss like Jones know all about it. Expect the Swiss to fight to the bitter end, there won’t be anyone from Switzerland coasting out there. The Swiss are hungry this go around.

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.
b. Do you foresee the teams making any strategic adjustments during the course of the series? Should the teams be quick to switch tactics or stick with what they've been using?
I could see one or both of the teams having some tricks up their sleeves that they have been dying to try out, but reluctant to do so in the early rounds. We will likely see these two teams engage in a classic chess match, one team pulling off a tactical switch only to be countered by the opponents tactics swap. Best be prepared for any and all possible strategies if you’re playing in this series.

c. These two teams hail from the Great Lakes Division. Which of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) do you think is the Greatest and why?
They say all divisions are created equally, but that is a myth based on the outcome of this season with both teams hailing from the same division. The gracious playoff formatters allowed the great lakes division to demonstrate the food chain of divisions. Name another division that has faced off in the challenge cup finals. It may have happened, but this is the most recent case, so it’s the available evidence. Obviously they are drinking something special in those great lakes to enhance their performance.


16. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is now completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post. Verification: Toiv


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