S60 Championship Week

S60 Championship Week

CaptainCamel
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08-13-2021, 11:06 AM (This post was last modified: 08-13-2021, 11:37 AM by CaptainCamel.)

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1. Written, 3 TPE, Ups and Downs (150 words min.)

So this was a tough season for everyone in the SHL. Dealing with trolls online, horrible PR from product endorsements, and on top of that all some minor identity fraud to add to the pile. Are these the worst things to happen to your player this season, or did something unimaginably horrible happen? On the flip side, were there any bright spots hidden in the countless nuisances and problems? What good things on and off the ice happened this season for you?

Paul Binder had his wallet stolen, was forced into a heist he wanted no part of, made more shitty jokes about how Marbles sucks than he cares for, and lost in the SMJHL finals for the 3rd season in a row. However, it wasn't all bad, bittersweet in fact. Paul Binder was not exactly sure what he was getting into when he was drafted into the SMJHL four seasons ago (almost a full year now!), but he has loved every minute of it. There's been ups and downs, missed TPs, CWs, and claims, but he's been surrounded by a locker room full of great guys who want nothing but the best for each other. While it was another same old season of getting so close, but coming up just short, he knew it was the last time he would be experiencing this in the ANC locker room. He cannot wait to see what next season brings him in the big times in Atlanta. (163 words) +3 TPE

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2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

Pokemon! Everyone loves em, and if you don't, you didn't have a childhood. Or adulthood. Anyways, let's imagine all SHL and SMJHL players are now pokemon. Assemble your team! On top of that, what is your strategy to navigate the POKESHL? Try to get the strongest pokemon and become champion? Catch all of the possible players and complete your pokedex? UwU Breed them? Catch low level juniors players and train them? Or become a gym leader, helping others on their path to greatness? I'd love to hear your approach.

You can't go wrong selecting Mew Two first and foremost. Easily one of the strongest (if not THE strongest) pokemon of first gen, and he is one of the most well-known pokemon in the entire dex. I could probably skirt by just selecting this guy and with enough grinding, make it out just fine. However, I'd also like to throw in Eko Van Otter as Floatzel. He's not super strong or anything super special, but he's an otter and that's cool. I've always had a thing for otters so an otter pokemon is just a natural pick for me. Monkey D Luffy as Rillaboom would be a good way to round out the team. The fact that he's a 3rd and final evo from a starter, plus he has a kickass drumset means that he's just waiting to kick ass. We have water, grass, and psychic legendary. Yeah it's only three opposed to the standard 6 team, but most gym leaders don't have a full team of 6 anyway. (169 words) +3 TPE

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6. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)What's your prediction for this season's IIHF tournament? Which teams do you expect to do well (or not well)? Which players?

I'm really excited to see the IIHF this season. Austria historically the past god knows how many seasons have been absolutely trash, but they've got a ton of reinforcements coming from the championship DACH team this year. A total of EIGHT Austrian players that were locked at 425 TPE last season were able to finally unload all that banked TPE to get them anywhere from 700's to 800's. Yeah, it's nothing all-star level and I'm not expecting them to win gold or anything, but it should definitely make games much more interesting to watch. While it's hard to say this will be the case, I would love to see the team make a strong run for the bronze and potentially further in the coming seasons.
As far as who will win? It's hard to bet against Norway at this point. I don't recall how well they've done in previous seasons, but so far in the games played this season they have been a force to reckon with, going 5-1 so far to lead the league. (175 words) +3 TPE

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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.

c. Everyone's a critic: Nitpick one thing about either team's logo, jersey, rink design, goal horn, or general site demeanor.

I can't help but laugh when I see Chicago's logo. I get it, they're supposed to be the old school gangsters, but fedoras are just so freaking lame. I can't help but think everyone on the team are trenchcoat wearing incels that tip their hats as a woman walks by them. (51 words) +1 TPE

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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Camel +3 TPE

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17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

MILESTONES TBD (check back later)

SMJHL Milestones +3 TPE