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?

This is my own thinking but I do think it was a shock, and something that will be looked into as the future looms. Cole Carter, son of legendary back to back Dar winner Cameron Carter II, was drafted but UNSIGNED! Not something that I had witnessed before but it revealed to me that the league is in a dire situation where it cannot fit others in. Also the fact that the team that had drafted him, Chicago, struggled to even get to the play offs where they had taken home a title the season before. It is definitely baffling and I reckon FHM has its' own fair share of randomness that effects others. The fact they had such a tough out does make me wonder if there is something we are missing, or if they just merely lacked the talent though the same guys that tore the league apart before simmered down a bit.

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3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
Which players, if any, do you see as locks for the Hall of Fame? As in, if they're career ended today they're in. Anyone on the cusp? Anyone on the right track, but still needs to put up a few more great seasons?

I will talk about YOURS TRULY, although I have retired two seasons back I don't see myself getting much of a buzz when you look at others. Never the MVP, but I was considered at that level in the SMJHL and as for power forwards I closed out STHS strong with back to back Dar trophies. My run in FHM has been hit or miss, but I held well enough though the change had shot my motivation to fight off regression. The issue of the sim change really shafted me given that I had entered the section of my career that would have been 'cruise control' and my numbers took a nose dive while all those before me got to enjoy a graceful aging process. I recall in the old bojo box that CC2 was the youngest for what his hit total was and given that I eventually broke the single season's hit record I think I had a real shot at making waves, and if you look at my numbers as I started to age I think it was on lock for me to be the #1 hitter too. Cuddles is in, let CC2 in too.

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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?

I made the SMJHL finals so not quite sure I would be sitting at home, but it was a difficult road since I didn't have a major role until later on in the year. A few things here, I was drafted and not signed as it seem my team has no room so I signed a deal with a SMJHL team for LESS than the SHL minimum. Given the results our out we took a beating, unable to score in the finals and honestly there will be a new look Cole Carter with offensive skill and ability with blistering speed. I have done a lot of extra work and getting further ahead, and I should be an offensive wizard. I want to ooze ability and game breaking scoring, so that is what I have in store. All offense. I feel this will better assist with the team and I can be that killer on the second line, or that is the goal. We won't score 4 goals in 5 games again.

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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.

https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3011994

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?

Two interesting choices but I do wonder if only one would make the most sense. Do you have guys with extraordinary stamina? It becomes a question of mental fortitude and grit, in which case a team may actually choose to go that route but there is the thought of the lack of penalties, offsides and icings. I would go for the latter to include all sorts of guys that could go fight, brawl and attack one another for our entertainment.They name of the game is getting everyone in rough and fighting hard, so it is what it is. I think it will give a lot more entertainment, even with the cherry picking but I think it can be handled through harsh enforcement. Let the gloves go!

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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.

JODAN. god bless all of the yung boats and the old ones. It has been great to see this franchise rise from the ashes of the Firebirds and take a form of its' own. A lot of coaches, management and players really did wonders for me and I am grateful to have a place to go to every now and then.