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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?
For my first season in the SHL, I think Ryosuke Sato had a good rookie season. It could have been better, but it could have also been WAY worse than what it turned out to be! Playing on the third defensive pairing with his longtime teammate and friend Luffy Richard, Sato had 3 goals and 12 assists for 15 points on the season. This is his 2nd most points in a season including the SMJHL (crazy, I know right?). However, I think the real highlight for Sato this season was definitely his defensive play as a rookie. Ryosuke had 116 shots blocked which is 3rd most on the Toronto North Stars, with over 8 minutes less playing time compared to Adam Barron who was second with 118. Also, Sato was no longer afraid to throw the body with 79, his most ever in a season. For his sophomore season, I think the main goal is going to be getting more takeaways than giveaways and working on all stats from there. Hopefully there is no regression for this good rookie season!
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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?
If I am to create a new skater or goalie role for FHM, an interesting new role would be something similar to the "rat." The rat would be similar to the agitator in which they are trying to irritate the other team and is actively trying to get under the other player's skins. The main difference is that the rat would be an offensive forward role and they would not have any attributes in fighting or as much in screening like an agitator. For the rat, the main attributes would still be Getting Open, Puckhandling, Shooting Accuracy, Offensive Read, and all physical categories. The key attribute out of all would be aggression to get under other player's skins. The role would be best used for a top-liner that is looking to score, but not afraid to toe the line with regards to being an agitator.
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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?
Ryosuke Sato does not have any one close that has cancer; however, with his team in the SMJHL as well as with the Toronto North Stars, Sato visits the local hospitals to help cheer up the patients there and just have an overall fun time with them. One that really stuck with Sato is the St. Jude Hospital which is a children's hospital that helps treat childhood cancer and pediatric diseases. He visited and donated numerous times in Vancouver and thought he could keep it up in Toronto to help there. And so, Sato brought together some of his best friends from both the Whalers and the North Stars for a friendly charity game of hockey. Fans can donate for a chance to play with the likes of Harry Carpet, Mika Kandinsky, Theo Morgan, and so many more past and present North Stars and Whalers players. All the proceeds would be going straight to St. Jude hospital as a donation from the community.
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5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?
I would honestly say without a doubt the Buffalo Stampede were the best team to not make the finals this season. The Buffalo Stampede were the 3rd best team in the league with 103 points which was just 2 points from the second place Chicago Syndicate and 7 points from the league leading Hamilton Steelhawks. This is not even mentioning their extremely close matchup with the Chicago Syndicate in the semifinals that took 7 games with them having 31 shots to 20 in spite of losing the game 2-4. Had either Soonika had a worse game or Doyle had a bit better game, the team could have definitely made it to the finals to face the Hamilton Steelhawks. (My second choice for best team to not make the finals is the Toronto North Stars because they got snubbed due to their division #drainthelakes)
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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.
a. The season series between these two teams was tied 3-3. Do you think either team has an advantage in this series or do you see it as a true toss up?
b. Each of these teams boasts a very strong first powerplay unit - which team has the special teams advantage in this series?
c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.
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?
a. Although the season series was tied 3-3, I would still give the nod to the Hamilton Steelhawks because the Steelhawks led the league for a reason and they definitely play a more defensive game compared to the offensive Chicago Syndicates. In the playoffs in particular, I'd give the advantage to the defensive team. (53 words)
b. Between these two teams, on the powerplay I feel like the Chicago Syndicate's style of play really shines there; however, the Hamilton Steelhawks just have the correct type of players there. I don't think Chicago has those pure snipers like Hamilton's Dick Clapper and Theo Morgan which really boost the Steelhawks powerplay. This can be seen in their higher powerplay points through the playoffs so far. (66 words)
c. When it comes to their branding I think the Hamilton Steelhawks definitely win that one for me. The Chicago Syndicate's colors and jersey reminds me of a bumblebee and their name I personally don't like compared to Steelhawks. The only advantage I'd give the Syndicate is their logo which definitely looks cleaner in my opinion, as well as Chicago being a larger city compared to Hamilton. (66 words)
d. As a fellow short player as well, I think it would be a hell of a time reaching for objects on high selves with Dale Miller. The two of us would be climbing up on tables, making make shift towers with chairs, or even lifting each other up to reach those high objects. This is really where 2 people would be better than one. (64 words)
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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.
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16. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
As my last PT prompt ever I am happy to claim creative license here and do this prompt that no one is allowed to get mad at me because it's my last PT prompt ever.
Many athletes have created OnlyFans accounts recently, including Bec Rawlings, Plaxico Burress, and Adi Spiegelman - if your SHL player created an account what premium content are fans around the world subscribing to see? It doesn't have to be sex stuff but it doesn't not have to be :o Would your player be successful on this platform? No graphic option for this one! Goodbye!
As Ryosuke Sato was never the biggest social media person, when he made it the SHL the team's social media team thought it would be nice for him to have a Twitter and Instagram account so he can share and connect with fans. Sato thought this was a great idea and with the help of the social media team he was confident this would work out well! So Ryosuke really got into sharing and posting pictures but one day he saw a comment that said "start an OnlyFans account." A bit confused, Sato asked his good buddy on the team Luffy Richard to explain to him what an OnlyFans account is. Unfortunately, Luffy thought it would be hilarious to tell Sato that it was just another social media thing but this time fans are paying for the photos. Utterly surprised anyone would even pay for his photos, Ryosuke created an account and began posting pictures. However, he would see negative comments as people expected other images (if you know what I mean). At that point Sato decided to search it up himself and was baffled to see what really goes on OnlyFans. Completely embarrassed he shuts down his account as soon as possible. He was a bit worried at the time but as weeks gone by, it's something he can joke around about (especially with Luffy).
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16/16 + 4 extra just in case
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