S58 Championship Week

S58 Championship Week

TheFlash
SMJHL Intern
Senior Member

#147

03-31-2021, 01:16 PM

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2. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

Oh no, the head honchos of the league are worried that there aren't enough story lines for the finals! Therefore they're changing the rules for the finals. The home team will get to choose to either a) play the whole game with 6 skaters on the ice at a time or b) be immune from penalties/offsides/icing. Whatever the home team chooses, the visitors get the other perk. Which one are you choosing, given the choice and why?

I think this is really a no brainer. Sure, having the extra skater is nice. That's why powerplays are so important and can swing the balance of a game. But the catch here is that the team that's down a man can do literally anything to get the puck back. Throw sticks? Yup! Trip/hook/slash at will? Sure, why not! It would still be tough to get anything going offensively, as the other team could really clog the middle of the ice, but I think that the advantage that you'd get from being free of all rules is a large enough one to make this an easy call for me.

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4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

If you're sitting at home watching the Finals: What do you plan on doing differently next season to help your team reach the promised land? If you're playing in the Finals: Is there anything different you plan on doing next season to continue your team's success?

So this will be my fourth season on the Raptors. After being traded there about midway through my first season, we've really improved a ton. We've grown at a good pace, drafted well, etc. And this year, we took a really good Quebec team to seven games. I'm proud of that. But I think personally, Jarmo just needs to do more of what he did in his sophomore season. Last year was just a down year scoring wise, and he needs to get back to that ASAP to lead the Raps to the promise land. I definitely think we're a favourite, but that could be helped by a more consistent season from the Finnish Flash. In terms of my IRL self, I need to be more active and get back on track earning TPE and leading the team. I've fallen behind a bit in terms of TPE and my draft class, and I need to make sure to keep earning so I can help my next team, SFP!

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Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

I'm going to be a bit of a homer here, but it's got to be my Colorado Raptors! We've got a few awesome vets in Dolphin and Makinen. They'll likely be gone next year, but they gave us some solid, skilled, veterans. Our group of S57s has to be one of the best, Jarmo, Ruggs, RESO, and a guy who is probably the best goalie in the league, Yanno Rosejac. Our younger guys are studs too, we have like four guys who will probably be first rounders in the draft this weekend. I don't think it's a surprise that we didn't make it, but I do think we've got a super underrated team and one who will be bringing home some hardware next season.

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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?

So, IIHF/World Juniors always seem to be a bit of a crap shoot. This all happens so fast, I think it mostly comes down to sim luck. But looking at the rosters, I think Canada pulls it out. My forward to watch i the tournament is Jon Forty-One. Terrific player who seems to shine on the international level. My defenseman to watch is Guy Zheng. Veteran presence who has already won three golds in the IIHF. For goaltending, it's really a tough call. How about Tibuk Soonika from Switzerland? Recently set the all time SHL record for shutouts in a season with 13, and had an amazing year in S58. Look for him to continue that play into the IIHF tournament.

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15. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

New this season, Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

SHL Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=114645

SMJHL Milestones (for senddowns): TBD

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16. Written, 3 TPE

I loved this as a mPT when hotdog did it last season, so I'd like to bring it back as a permanent fixture. After all, we could all use a little positivity every now and then. Say something nice about another member or members, no word limit.

I guess I have to say some nice things about my management in Colorado here. Birdman and Jumbo. Both guys have been phenomenal since I got to Colorado. Not just that, but both were super understanding when I went inactive for a bit. I felt bad about bailing, but I'm glad I came back and the response they gave me made me know that it was the right move!

16/16 TPE