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?

My season was alright. I had 41 points in 61 games, I was the second-best point producer in Nevada, but when you take into consideration my role - I should have been closer to a point per game pace. For example, I had 12 goals with 126 shots, which is simply not good enough. I had 146 hits, which was the best among all Battleborn players. I was aiming for the magical 200 hit milestone, but 146 is not terrible for a center especially. I also got into three fights, did not win any of them, but I think simply showing that I'm up for little 1v1 tells it all. Like I said, alright season but I had more in me.

For next season I need to skate more with and without the puck. I should use my shot more and crash the net as I did in the previous season. The goals and points will come, simply put it - I will focus on being a better offensive player. (158)


2. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Create a new skater or goalie role for FHM. In what scenarios is this new player role best utilized? What attributes are considered important attributes to this new role, and why? Which attribute is the key one?

''The Equalizer''. The role I have in mind is a pure offensive player and when I say pure - the player is brutal defensively and physically. Every single defensive attribute is capped at 2. Speed, acceleration, etc would be capped at 5. The equalizer would realistically see the ice only during the powerplay, the equalizer could have wicked shot or great passing skills. The attributes that support the offensive production would be the key/important attributes. Total creative freedom in that sense, but as mentioned - defense and skating skills are worse than worse. The point is that the coaches would use the player only when the team needs to get a goal and/or when there is an offensive zone faceoff. The offensive side would make it worth it to have such a player in the team. (135)

3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
Over the offseason your player is getting involved in some charitable causes. What is your player/team doing around the community/for charity this offseason?

Raivo Helminen is a man who likes to help people. Unfortunately, the opportunities to do so during the season are sometimes limited, but now that the season is over Raivo does not have to travel as much. During the ongoing off-season, it was reported that Raivo was one of the ''coaches'' in a hockey camp for children in Nevada. The camp aimed to promote the game of hockey and also offer the kids something fun to do.

The camp was free and aimed at families who normally would not be able to afford such camps. All the equipment, food, and housing were free for the kids. Every day players like Raivo would take the kids to the ice and play around in various hockey and non-hockey related activities. For example, a simple game of tag is an excellent way to practice skating. Off the ice, activities included baking treats and tours around Nevada.

The camp lasted for five days and if we believe the kids, it was a blast. (170)

6. 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?

Canada is the obvious answer, they have a lot of talent in the system and are the favorite every single year. Last season they won ten out of the 12 round robin games, but they did not win the gold - I think, so I'm expecting them to come in hot again and show everybody they deserve to win it.  If I try to think of teams that might not do so well, Finland, Russia, and Latvia all three had only two wins in last year's tournament. Unfortunately, I think the same trio might have a tough time again as it has not been that long since the last tournament ended.

Lastly, players who might do well. Michael Scarn is one. He had the most points in last year's tournament and he leads the SHL in scoring this season, so I'm fully expecting him to be one of the top scorers in the upcoming IIHF tournament. Monkey D. Luffy and Julio Tokolosh two other names that are worth mentioning. These two were the only ones who scored over 40 goals this year in SHL, look for them to fire away for their nations. (190)

7. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
SHL-NHL comparisons. With the NHL season kicking off again, what are some team or player comparisons between SHL and NHL? Pick one (or more) comparison(s) and explain why it works (e.g., Monkey D Luffy is the Connor McDavid of the SHL because xyz, or the Chicago Syndiacte are the Nashville Predators of the SHL because xyz, or nour is the Gary Bettman of the SHL because xyz).

Hamilton Steelhawks are like the Tampa Bay Lighting, they have ''unfair advantages'' from having close connections to the league leadership. Or that has been the case historically. The lack of punishment for ruining the sim engine is evidence A, second point is how they seemed to be better prepared for potential stamina issues for this upcoming season than maybe some other teams. Are they just lucky and/or hard-working or is it something else?

The comparison for Tampa Bay comes through Tampa not having to deal with the state income tax, which in NHL translates into players having more money in their pockets. Tampa can afford to pay the players less and as result, they might be able to fit in a couple of quality players more than quite a few other teams in NHL. 

When looking at the players, Luc-Pierre Lespineau-Lebr had the most hits with 398 hits. He is someone like Mark Borowiecki. Not the flashiest player offensively maybe, but he sure knows how to hit. Monkey D. Luffy could be compared to David Pastrnak. Great offensive players, both lead their leagues in scoring goals. Neither is known for their physicality.

In net, Elizabeth Doyle and Andrei Vasilevskyi, two elite goalies who can steal games on their own. Both play behind great teams. (200)

12. 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.
d. Would you rather get a lap dance from Hugh Jazz, have a staring contest with Luke Atmey (velv's old player), reach for objects on high shelves with Dale Miller, or play League with Parker Smeb?
Staring contest with Luke Atmey. The main question I have is that do I have to wear my glasses? If not, I'm feeling rather confident. I can't see anything without my glasses, so whatever little games Atmey would try or simply the stress of having to look at his eyes would not have any effect as I would be basically blind. If wearing the glasses is in the rules, then this competition would be a tricky one. I might start laughing for whatever reason, perhaps from the stress and pressure. Anyways, staring competition without a doubt is what I'd like the most. (100)


15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is 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.

Post your verification word in your CW post: Tree


= 16 TPE