An unexpected event in SHL history would have to be the trading of the best player the SHL has never seen, 3rd round draft pick Gerry Atrick, the most anticipated player for the San Fransisco Pride, to the upcoming greats, the Calgary Dragons.
Everyone had assumed the great two-way player known as Gerry Atrick would be a rising star and a surefire way for the San Fransisco Pride to ensure their shot at greatness, instead they decided to make a blowout trade to Calgary, to the surprise of many.
Gerry Atrick himself hadn't learned of his possible trading until about 30 minutes before the deal was finalized and bing bang boom, he was on his way to the land of cowboys and yeehaws.
Gerry has been to calgary a few times, mostly to be in town for the stampede, as he loves the smell of shit. since it relates most to his playstyle. Joking aside, its a great city and Atrick said he couldn't wait to play there.