S57 Championship Week

S57 Championship Week

Grum
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#272

01-31-2021, 11:34 PM (This post was last modified: 01-31-2021, 11:34 PM by Grum.)

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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?

I was thoroughly impressed with my player this season. Initially going into the season the most I expected was maybe like a 2-3 point increase and some increase in both SB and hits. However my player blew those expectation out of the water. Saw a massive increase in pretty much every single stat. My advanced stats were also extremely good, at least defensively. Could even be potentially biscuit nom worthy but let's see. I don't have too much hope for that one. Having 66 games in comparison to 50 definitely played a part in my large improvement. I didn't rly think about how much that would affect me when I made these expectations. Another contribution was the increased PP and PK times. Also I think playing beside Augustus Wang, who exploded onto the scene as potentially the best defenseman in the league definitely helped me a lot seeing as a lot of my points are from assist and probably allowed for Owens to take a bit of a back seat on the offensive end.

WC: 174
+ 3 TPE | 3 Total

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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?

Nicholas Owens has always been really big on charity and helping his community, both in the America and back in Japan, during the offseason Every offseason, Owens goes back home to Japan and holds a mini hockey training camp for the kids there. Since there isn't a ton of Japanese players in leagues as big as the SHL, Owens finds it rly important to give those kids in Japan the opportunity to receive training and advice from someone who is currently in the league they might dream to someday play in. Another thing he does for the community is to help out at local homeless shelters in Buffalo. Theres a lot of homeless people in Buffalo and it's just a way to give back to the community. As for charity, Owens always donates a pretty big sum to the Feeding America organization. Especially in these rough covid times, food can be very scarce.

WC: 153
+ 3 TPE | 6 Total

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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?

Although I probably sound a bit bias when saying this but I think this question is a no brainer. The best SHL team to not make the finals this season was definitely the Buffalo Stampede, no question. The Buffalo Stampede this season had an absolutely stacked team all around that was able to achieve a 50 win season, which is just 1 win behind Chicago and 3 behind Hamilton. The Buffalo Stampede also were just 1 win away from the finals, losing to the Chicago Syndicate in 7 games. Although I'm still up in the air if we would have won, I think I can certainty say there is no question that the Buffalo Stampede where the best team in the SHL that did not reach the CC finals this time around.
WC: 132
+ 2 TPE | 8 Total

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4. Written, 1 or 2 TPE

HAIKUS - write 2 SHL themed haikus for 1 TPE or 4 SHL themed haikus for 2 TPE.

I love the stampede
The best in the SHL
The next champions

Nicholas Owens
Should receive a biscuit nom
However not really

+ 1 TPE | 9 Total

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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. Even though I'm late to the party and already know the winner, going into this I think it was a complete toss up. Like mentioned they were tied going into the series, and they were both the two top teams in the league. They have both stacked rosters all around. Truly a difficult one to say who would win the cup.

b. I think the Hamilton Steelhawks had the better power play. Hamilton is just extremely stacked when it comes to the forward depth on this roster and even more so on their top 3. They also had a defenseman like Gabriel Johnson who is very offensive that helps in that regard as well

c. Personally I prefer the Chicago Syndicates branding a lot more. The black and gold combination is just one of my favorites. Having the syndicate based in Chicago is also just a nice nod to all the mafia activity that once went down in that area. In comparison, not really sure what the steelhawk represents.

d. This is a complete no brainer. I would obviously want to reach for objects on high shelves with Dale Miller. Although I'm considered a bit short in comparison to the average man, I am obviously still taller than Dale Miller. Getting the satisfaction to be able to boast that fact is the ultimate feeling of achievement and an incredible ego boost.

+ 4 TPE | 13 Total

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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.

Word: Worms

+ 3 TPE | 16 Total