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?

While it wasn't the most amazing season on the ice for me, it certainly wasn't all bad either. Starting with a big personal/team milestone as I entered the top 10 in all time goals in New England history, I'm very proud and I hope by the time that I'm done I'll be in the top 3 at the very least. Something the team did accomplish wasn't getting back to the postseason which is the first time we've done that in a while, even though our time in the postseason was very short lived. Another good bit of new was I got a new 2 year contract with the team which will hopefully the team will be really competitive by then, but it's still good to see that the team still wants me around. So despite all the rough things going on around the league it was still pretty enjoyable for me and I hope the next season will be the same.

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. The salt special: Do these teams deserve to be here? Or were they gifted a trip to the finals through puck luck and bullshittery?
I would definitely say that these two teams deserve to be here, both teams have been one of the best all season and both have been really good over the best 5 or so seasons. Both teams have great scoring paired with great defensemen, so yeah no salt here both of these teams deserve to be here.
b. Buffalo has been here many times in the past 20 seasons, this is only the second (I think I'm too lazy to check) time for Chicago. Which is more impressive? The continued dominance of Buffalo? Or the solid couple of runs Chicago has made despite the team only being 15 seasons old?
Both teams have been impressive lately but I got to with Buffalo they have been so good for so long in a league were it's hard to be great over a long period of time. Both teams have drafted well but I think Buffalo are dialed in to be force for a long time to come.

c. Everyone's a critic: Nitpick one thing about either team's logo, jersey, rink design, goal horn, or general site demeanor.
I don't like being a critical of logos in the league but for the sake on tpe I will do it this time. I don't like the Toronto North Stars logo, considering they basically ripped of the Maple Leafs with the leaf in the middle, I said this with Winnipeg when they were the Jets and I say it with Buffalo but find your own unique logo don't rely on the NHL.

d. Who is the best player to play for either team? Is it a current player? Retired? Traded? Make your case.
For me the best player on either team is my former St. Louis linemate Aron Hernadivic. While he doesn't have the most TPE between the 2 teams (he still has 2103) Hernadivic is just a monster in the offensive zone. The last couple of years he's been one of the top 5 players in both goals and points.

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.
Greatness

Milestones+3

ISFL PT +3