1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
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?

One of the most surprising parts of the season was Los Angeles’s success while having a good number of call ups and older players. Going into the season, I didn’t expect too much to come from the rookies and younger players as they are still developing. Yet, they surprised me and were holding down the fort pretty well for being on the lower end TPE wise. We had a signing of TURG. He did have some trouble catching his footing but, he really brought that something into the locker room and helped out the team. He eventually caught his footing and was great defensively and offensively. My favorite call up was Grape Fruit. He was just called up from the Kraken which it was sad to see him go. Yet,  he was an exciting player to watch and root for. I’m proud of the Panthers and their season. It was amazing.
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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?


This one is quite easy. I’d take being immune from penalties/offsides/icing. In Carolina we have a certain face puncher named Gino Lombardo. If he can’t take penalties for fighting but the other player can then we’d also have him on the ice. He’d be able to bash people’s face in without consequence. While he gives the other team’s players concussions, we’ll be scoring goals while they have less than 7 skaters. The other team will be tired and slow from always being on the ice and being beaten by Gino. The goalies would be tired from always making saves, it would just be ultimate destruction.

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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?


I could easily say my Carolina Kraken out of Bias. I could rant on and on about how we were better than we seemed on paper but, I won't, because no bias is needed here. Kelowna on paper is the best team in the SMJHL. They’ve had some amazing drafting this past year and they’ve been lucky with call ups. They’ve been one of the best teams in the J for the past few seasons. They have great GMs who care about the league, their players, and their locker room. I’m proud to go up against amazing people like them.

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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

https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3007378
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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.

When I joined @”overdoo” signed me and then my journey started. Since that happened I've met some kind, funny, and just overall amazing people. @”ACapitalChicago” has really taken on a big brother role for me. He’s taught me about the league, pushed me to be better, competed with me about certain things I can’t disclose. He’s an amazing person, friend, and coworker. @”sve7en” opened up the world of GMing and FHM. He’s taken up a coach and mentor role for me. He taught me about FHM’s tactics and all sorts of things. I could make a media about it so I won’t go into too much detail. He’s been so supportive and helpful. I’ll only do a few because it's too much to read.
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8. Graphic, 3 TPE
Design a Challenge Cup championship t-shirt for one of the teams in the finals. (A four-star cup t-shirt for the SMJHL is ok as well.) Hey maybe if your design is good enough it'll make it to the merch store!