Task 3: (3 TPE)

Before I start my first season in Minnesota, I wanted to get to know the people who call Minnesota home. These are the people that are going to support us by spending their hard earned money on merchandise and tickets so I wanted to get out there and make some connections with our fans.

The team held a few events where we set up shop in places in the community and signed autographs and mingled with the fans so I made sure to attend all of those, but there was one event that held a special place in my heart. One of the events was a trip to the Sick Kids Hospital to meet some of the toughest people you'd ever seen. These kids are battling through unimaginable sicknesses and having their childhood just ripped to shreds and they still came out with a smile on their face because they had a chance to meet their heroes. It was such a humbling experience that I cherish to this day. I went around and talked to each kid, learning what they're battling and what kind of treatments they go through and it breaks your heart. All they want is to chat with us and take pictures. They're not feeling sorry for themselves or asking why them, they just battle through and find what makes them happy, and that happened to be us. We spent all day there, go way over the allotted time. We made sure to take pictures with everyone and talk to everyone.

At the end of the day, the parents came with tears in their eyes thanking us for putting a smile on their kids' faces. These are the things that I want to do with my "fame". If I can bring even a second of joy to these warriors, I will. I told them all that I would be a regular visitor and that their spirit will be with me on the ice. I'm playing for them.

(330 words)

Task 4: (2 TPE)

Season one 'Peg wins
Team full of Hall of Famers
Leafs is best GM

Can't win Four Star Cup
I have won everything else
Call me up now please

Monarchs have good one
Strongo will be top rookie
Take it to the bank

Championship Week
Complete tasks for sixteen points
Avoid graphic ones

Task 11: (4 TPE)

S57 CW Podcast

Task 12: (4 TPE)

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?

I believe this is a true toss up series. There was not a lot at all that separated these two teams in the regular season. They each have a player in the top 2 in scoring, both goalies put up similar numbers, they were only separated by 5 points in the standings, and the total number of goals scored and given up were both within 5 (183 to 180 goals scored for Hamilton, 142 to 147 goals against for Chicago). This is going to be whichever team gets a hot goalie at the right time and the lucky bounces. (99 words)

B. Each of these teams boasts a very strong first powerplay unit - which team has the special teams advantage in this series?

Both teams have a fantastic power play, but I'm giving the slight edge to the Syndicate for a couple of point related reasons. First, Chicago has 3 players in the top 25 for most power play goals to Hamilton's 2. Second, Chicago has 4 players in the top 25 for most power play points to Hamilton's 3. Chicago has that one extra weapon on the power play that puts them ever so slight ahead. When both teams are this close, you try to find any small advantage you can, and Chicago can find that here. (95 words)

C. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.

I like both team's branding so it's a fun match up in that regard. Chicago has a unique colour scheme in the league and it really stands out. The name take some getting used to as well as the logo as they are not traditional, but they wanted to take a risk with it. However, Hamilton has a clean and classic look and being an original franchise gives them extra points for me. The Steelhawks name is strong and Hamilton is a great, hard-working city. Give me Hamilton's branding. (89 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?

I'm not sure how you can see that someone's name is Hugh Jazz and not at least try to get a lap dance from them. With a name like that it's almost criminal not to hand them out like popcorn at a movie theatre. You need to see if they can live up their name and whether or not they should give up hockey to chase their true calling. (69 words)

Task 15: (3 TPE)

Verification: Strongo