Task #5 - 3 TPE
Professional hockey players are among the luckiest members of a community, but not everyone is given the same opportunities. As such, many players are expected to give back to the community by volunteering their time and energy off the ice with various charitable organizations. Either write about a charity or event that your player helped out with, or create a flyer or invitation for your event, including team logo, a photo of your player render, and the charity/charities being supported by the event.
Requirements:
WRITTEN: 150+ words

Grogu definitely believes in giving back to the community, and he was thrilled to be part of the Outlaws' participation in the 'Hockey Fights Cancer' outreach. Grogu was part of the 3-on-3 team the Outlaws sent to Disneyland, along with other professional hockey players from other leagues in the area, but also for kids in the community who dream of a chance to play with the pros. For a whole day, kids got to join in the venue set up to play road hockey games right in the Magic Kingdom! It was a great day as families took photos with the players and also a lot of the characters/mascots of the Disney empire! It was a special moment for Grogu to have so much fun with all the hockey-loving kids, and knowing that the efforts were going to combat a terrible disease. Grogu dedicated his time to a special child he had met on a previous visit to the Children's Hospital, where he had befriended a young boy who was ill with leukemia. Sadly, the lad had passed away without a cure, so Grogu wore his name on his sweater and wore number 11 for the age of the kid. He signed autographs and took pictures all day without complaining because he knows that people with cancer have it a lot tougher than him and don't get to stop just because they are tired or hot.


Task #8 - 3 TPE
You just played out your very first season in the SMJHL to start a new chapter in your career. Overall, how would you say you performed in your rookie season? Did you meet expectations you set for yourself individually? What do you need to improve on for next season?
Requirements: 150+ words.

Going into this season, I knew that my player Grogu was going to be playing 4th line minutes - the Anaheim forward core was quite strong with the players a season or two ahead of me already at their caps, and had earned their spots higher up the depth charts. However, even 4th liners have to be somewhat good, or at least not be a detriment to the team while they are on the ice. So I focused my training early to be a little more defensive-minded. Being responsible in our zone and be able to keep the puck out of our net would be the most important thing I could do. I feel I succeeded in this endeavor as my plus-minus rating was never a negative all season long! I was most pleased however that I wasn't a total slouch with the offense, scoring 12 goals on the season I felt like that was above expectations! Overall given that my expectations were somewhat tempered just knowing that I wouldn't have much ice time or special teams play, I feel it went well. For next season I will have hit my target of being 350 capped to begin the season, I just have a few attributes to boost like stamina and speed, then I will be able to see where I need to improve the next season as with the 425 build!

Task #9 - 2 TPE
Which series of these playoffs up until the finals has been the best / most thrilling and why? Write a short recap of which series you personally enjoyed the best and talk about the key points of the series, along with what ultimately led to the final result of it.
Requirements: 100+ words.

The first round series between Maine Timber and Anaheim Outlaws was the most thrilling for sure. First of all, it was the only first round series that was not a sweep, so the other 3 series were pretty boring and one-sided. But in the MNT/ANA series, it was a goaltenders battle with both sides taking turns stymieing the other offense. Despite the Outlaws having a stronger showing in the regular season, Maine was able to steal a win in game 2 with a thrilling 3 OT marathon, evening up the series after Anaheim had taken game 1. The Timber then played very strong in front of their home crowd, taking both games by a score of 2-1, with goalie Bloody Oath shutting the door tightly. The pressure was all on the Outlaws as they faced alimination, but they rose to the challenge as their own goalie Zhen Rosa played magnificently to post 2 straight shutouts and send the series to a final and deciding game. Game 7 was all you could ask for, with both goalies blanking the other team through regulation, until finally Maine completed the upset by winning the game 1-0 in overtime.



Task #10 - 3 TPE
So your team just got eliminated these playoffs, and have to look forward to next season where hopefully things go differently. What does your team have to be excited about for next season, where they'll have another go at the coveted 4-star cup?
Requirements: 150+ words.

The main thing to be excited about is there will be an increased number of 425 capped players on the roster next season, and that most of the rookies from S61 will also be at the 350 cap - so the team has done a great job of building around players who are dedicated to training and improving. As we have seen, a team with the right plan can turn their fortunes around in as soon as 2-3 seasons with great drafting and encouragement to keep at it. There is also the excitement of 2 new teams joining the league, and an expected strong draft class, which will also be exciting to welcome new rookies to the team but also sad as we know we might lose someone in the expansion. The team certainly be excited also as the Outlaws will be welcoming a new General Manager aboard so there will be some good buzz around the team with that, and the hopes that they will be able to take Anaheim to the next level and take a run at the 4 Star Cup!



Task #12 - 3 TPE
Write a pre-draft scout report on your player from the perspective of a journalist covering the prospects of the S61 draft class. What do possible SHL suitors have to be excited (or perhaps wary?) about when it comes to potentially drafting your player?
Requirements: 150+ words.

Center prospect Grogu Mandosson of the Anaheim Outlaws is an interesting case in this draft. Up until the start of the playoffs, he was not eligible to be drafted as his rights were protected by the Winnipeg Aurora. However, the Aurora management made a swap and chose to release their rights to Grogu and instead opted to protect a different prospect in Bjorn Viggoson to have his rights in the draft instead.
So now Grogu becomes eligible to be drafted by any team. He has been a solid TPE earner, sitting currently 13th in this draft class. His build is currently more defensive-oriented, but he showed he does have some offensive instincts as he potted 12 goals in his rookie season despite playing 4th line minutes. It is perhaps understandable that he could fall in the draft - could teams be leery that he would return to Winnipeg anyway, so no point wasting a high pick on him? On the other hand, perhaps a team could convince him they are a good fit and look to bring in a player who has the potential to be the best out of this draft class down the road? I feel he is a bit of a wildcard that based on talent alone he should be a top 5 pick but with questions about his potential long-term loyalty could see him fall right out of the first round.


Task #16 - Milestones - Up to 3 TPE
Like with the SHL, you will have the opportunity to cover up to 3/16 TPE with milestones relating to your player's performance/accolades during the season. Link your post in the Milestones thread and post your comment in your CW reply to claim.

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