1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.) (3/16)

While these two teams are no strangers to the Cup finals, we did see some very interesting things this season. Looking back, what do you feel was the most surprising part of the season?



I think there a few surprises during the season. First surprise was the extremely rough start that the Buffalo Stampede had. While it did not last long it was surprising to see a future Challenge Cup final team near or at the bottom of the league to start the season. But obviously they figured it out and made the best of the rest of their season after. 

Another surprise was just how well the Texas Renegades did. Through the regular season they basically ran through everyone. They only lost 11 games, but eventually the Future Challenge Cup champs Hamilton defeated them in the Conference finals. 

And the last surprise was the Baltimore Platoon. The Platoon were bottom dwellers for the most part during the first half of the season. But a favorable schedule and some solid play all around. the Platoon were able to capture 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and clinch their first playoff appearance since season 49. Most people wrote Baltimore off and some even picked them for the Dumpster team. But what the Baltimore Platoon were able to accomplish this season was nothing short of a surprise but well-deserved. 

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4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.) (6/16)

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?



For me, Lord Raiden, I need to play all around just better. 21 points from a second line winger is unacceptable. I have to produce on the scoresheet if I want to stick around. So I will be working on my hand-eye coordination and overall puck skills. I have a great mentor in front of me in Karl Krashwagen. So I will be taking a lot of notes from him.  

Even though I think I played rather well on the defensive side, there is always room for improvement. To be able to separate the opposing player and the puck is a skill that everyone player needs. So I will be working hard on that as well. 

But those are my individual thoughts. What the teams plan for me may be slightly different. And thats ok. I will do whatever the team needs me to do so that we can accomplish our team goals this upcoming season and all future seasons. 

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5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.) (8/16)

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



Best team to not make the finals is definitely the Texas Renegades in the SHL. Texas was the number 1 team in the SHL this season and had a record of 54 wins, 11 losses, and 1 overtime loss. Good for a league best 109 points. 1 point shy of Hamilton's point total from the previous season. Texas was also the highest scoring SHL team this season, scoring 283 goals, and they had the 3rd best defense, allowing 136 goals. With what Texas was able to do this season it is no doubt that Texas is the best team to not make the finals. 

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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. 2 TPE (10/16)
c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.

Personally I would go with Buffalo Stampede. I really like the color scheme of Green and Yellow/Gold. I think those look real clean together. I like the Stampede logo more because I dont even know what a Steelhawk is. And the icing on the cake, Buffalo is in the United States. -52 words

d. It's all come down to this: game seven overtime. Which four players are you sending out to win the game for you. This is in a fantasy sense, so feel free to mix and match from both teams.


Man the 4 best players from either team. Im going straight offensive talent. These 4 would kill it as a 4 on 4 line. 135 goals on the year and 186 assists. I doubt you could get much better than these 4 guys. Bobby Sharp, Monkey D. Luffy, Theo Morgan, and Aaron Wilson. -53 words

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13. Written, 2 TPE - The Procrastinator Special! (100 words min.) (12/16)

Welp, you waited until the last day to grind out your CW and the CC finals are longggggggg over by now. congrats to [TEAM], woo! Reflecting back on the series, who gets your vote for series MVP? Make the case why this player deserves it over any other.



The Hamilton Steelhawks won the Challenge Cup 4 games to 1. My vote for series MVP is Aaron Wilson. The playoff points leader is tied between 4 players. 2 of which are Hamilton players, Aaron Wilson and Michael Scarn. But a closer look at the final series shows that Wilson was a force. In the 5 game series, Aaron Wilson scored 5 goals and had 6 assists, averaging over 2 points a game. Aaron Wilson I believe was the only player from Hamilton in have a point in each of the 5 games. He scored a hat trick in game 4. So scoring 11 points in the final series is well-deserving of the series MVP. 

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15. Milestones, up to 3 TPE (14/16)



Milestones - 2 TPE

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16. Written, 3 TPE (16/16) +1 extra. just wanted to say something nice

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. 



@Keenan - I think you are doing an amazing job as the PT head. Keep up the great work.

@JR95 @mastersheep @Zoone16 - These guys are doing a such a great job in Baltimore. JR has brought in such a great group of guys and I am glad Im a part of it. Mastersheep is so insightful and is very helpful and great guy to talk to. Zoone cool too... I know Zoone has taken a step back cause of IRL stuff but he has put in some work to get us where we are. Plus all the BAP guys. A great LR and always fun. It is also nice to be absolutely crushing everyone in the BAP Fantasy Hockey league. 

And Colorado. Too many guys to thank here. the main ones know Ive thanked them so many times. So this go around, Im going to shoutout some unsung guys that did the work this season, but dont quite get the recognition. I am so glad to have these guys in Colorado. @Sivart @TheFlash @mcgriddleluver @Demolish . And I cant say enought about this season rookies who all have done such a great job- @DollaBill @qWest @micool132 @TapdancingNecrons and even @WannabeFinn.