S58 Championship Week

S58 Championship Week

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#289

04-04-2021, 10:21 PM (This post was last modified: 04-04-2021, 10:22 PM by Grum.)

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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?

The most surprising part of this season for me was how great of a regular season team the Texas Renegades where. I didn't even realize they got 54 wins until I checked just now to look for something interesting to write about. Going into this season I knew this team was extremely good and I expect them to potentially dominate the league like Hamilton has done so in the near future but I never expected them to top the entire league this season, much less have a 54 win, 109 points season. Another surprise to me was the decline that we saw in the Buffalo Stampede and Chicago Syndicate. In the FHM era, we have constantly seen both Buffalo and Chicago in the race for a top 2 spot in the great lakes, and most of the time, the league but this season saw both teams with 42 wins. I didn't expect the massive improvements by Toronto to have such an affect so soon.

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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 don't know a ton about other players outside of my own team so I think the player right now (off my team) with the highest chance to make it into the Hall of Fame has to be my team captain, Monkey D. Luffy. Monkey D. Luffy has established himself to be quite possibly the best forward of the FHM era, having the most points in the FHM by quite a bit. He also has the hardware to go with his great seasons. He has two challenge cups, made multiple all star teams, won a mexico, won a khan, and a McDonald. He also has a jesster nom to go along with two razov noms. If Luffy was to retire right now, I would not be surprised at all to see him make the Hall of Fame first ballot the first season he was eligible but that's just it, he isn't retired. He is still a top player who is going to continue to be able to produce at a high level for several seasons to come.

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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. Hamilton finished 13 points above Buffalo in the standings this season. What is one thing that Buffalo can do to give themselves a leg up despite this?

b. Hamilton was 3rd in the league in GF this season. Buffalo was 2nd in GA. This begs the age old question: what will win out, a great defense or a great offense? Why?

c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.

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.

a. I think the only Buffalo could do was try to out-coach the Hamilton Steelhawks. Whether that be to try to shut down one of their all star forwards, play with irregular lines, or just simply change up how players are played, that element of surprise or uncertainty could make up the difference, at least a bit.
b. Well we clearly saw that a great offense won but I think that's just how it is always going to be. Especially with how stacked this Hamilton team was with the forward position, it's hard for a defense to really have the depth to be able to keep up. No matter how good a defense it, it also just depends how well the goalie plays which is always a bit iffy in FHM
c. I might be really biased here when I say this but I think the Buffalo Stampede has the better branding. Personally I think it might even be the best branding. I think the colors of green and gold just go so well together. The logo is also really well made and suit the team it represents.
d. Out of both teams, if I were to send out four players to win the game for me I would choose Aron Hernandivic, Michale Scar, Aaron Wilson, and Nicholas Owens. Not gonna lie, picking myself is extremely biased but I believe that this lineup of 4 has a great blend of both offense and defense.

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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.co

m/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.

This past season, the Buffalo lockeroom has been filled with frustrations with the sim, and rightfully so. However I think the work of our coach @fishy has gone extremely under appreciated. I'm sure the results of this season were even harder on you than the rest of us and I'm sure it wasn't fun at all testing for so long to try to get us there. However regardless, you still did your job and I just wanted to show my thanks .-.

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