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?
Ruslan got more points than he ever has, but that is also because we played 16 more games this season. i'll be honest, i am gaining more TPE, my stats are starting to sort of look closer to what i want but i am still pissed off i tell you what! The thing that has got me that way does not feel like it is really fixable. That is troubling. That is that we didn't make the fucking playoffs again. This time as a really strong team too. What is causing this? Well Buffalo is really well managed, as is Hamilton. Both have been for a long time and are massive competitors. As for Chicago, they have executed an expansion build really well. That is the sad truth really, unless these teams get too old and cannot replace their talent, we probably wont get there. Since people either keep shipping high end picks to the or good players defect to go to these teams because why wouldn't you? Toronto wont do it.
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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).
This is probably an obvious comparison, though many don't talk about it like i am about to i am sure. The SHL right now, feels like the late 90s NHL. You have three massive contenders in Hamilton, Buffalo, and Chicago regular season wise and of course for the playoffs too. These are the teams nobody wants to have to face. If they play each other first then everyone is super happy. Hamilton is like the late 90s Detroit Red Wings. Win cups often, always strong and of course are a measuring stick. Buffalo is like the late 90s Colorado Avalanche. Only one FHM era cup but if you ask many in the league they will be one of the first names to leave many people's mouth. They are also the arch nemesis of said Hamilton Steelhawks. For those who care, Chicago is like the 90s Dallas Stars, spent a while being a step behind before finally putting it all together.
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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: I mean both teams are from the thunderdome that is the Great Lakes Division. Both teams had exceptional regular seasons which showed them to be contenders and these playoffs have done nothing to change that. Chicago is the team with lots to prove as they have never won anything. Hamilton is the old boys club that seems to always get close or win often. Who knows what will happen? B: Special teams always matter. Each team knows this and with each one boasting a lineup of stars, it will be hard to pick. It will come down to who's powerplay is firing, who is the more disciplined team, and finally, who has the stronger penalty kill. C: Honestly it is no question. The Chicago Syndicate have a much more unique branding. Dont get me wrong, Hamilton is a Steel working town and the branding works wonders. But the colours are dark and bland with a Steely Blue that looks dull and wishes it was allowed to be as bright as the better colour in Toronto. The Steely Grey does nothing to help it. For Chitown? The yellow is bright enough to pop while being different from that of other teams, the black helps to accent this. Also Chicago is known for its mobsters and the branding is a hit. D:Oh man, so many choices. With Ruslan having spent time playing for the Red Army squad he would no doubt have the steely resolve to put up a good fight in a staring contest with the deranged Atmey. Though now he does spend a huge amount of time cooking so one could see him easily reaching with Dale. He sucks at league so Parker would have to carry him. Finally, though it may be a rib on him as a North Star, i am sure having to receive a lap dance from the phattest ass in the SHL would still be a good natured rib that everyone could laugh at.
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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.
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!
Honestly, with home cooking being a big part of the fun things Ruslan likes to do off the ice i could see it being related to that. However canonically i have already done something with him and i believe a youtube or twitch thing in another PT prompt. Perhaps he could get involved in sets where he cooks in more adult attire, such as a shirtless butler outfit...or maybe just an apron...JUST, an apron. Maybe instead he just rocks music from Ukraine and Russia? Maybe he can do colabs on onlyfans with others? Hell maybe he just hooks up with other hot athletes through onlyfans? There are so many possibilities. Honestly there are so many crazy options when it comes to that place and the possible popularity that could come from that site. After all who wouldn't want to see some of their favorite SHL players bringing it all to bare out there?