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CementHands · 10-15-2021, 01:07 PM

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1. 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.

CW TRIVIA LINK

Verification: PickleTrivia

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3. Written, 3 TPE, Draft Kings (150 words min.)

Pick a draft class in the SHL that you believe had the most impact on the SHL. It can be a consensus pick, like S36, 31, or 53, or an off-the-board one (S41?). Explain your reasoning to why this draft class impacted the league; Could be in a good way, or a bad way.

I'm going to go with my own draft class of S50 for this question. I believe this was a strong turning point in how teams approached the draft. There were a lot of very high calibre players who ended up being taken after the first round, and I think it changed how teams approached the SHL draft to be more scout intensive. Longer conversations were had to try and know the person behind the player and assess how they will fit in with your team, and how likely they were to stick around long term.
I believe before this change a lot of drafting was done basically based on TPE numbers. This lead to players who were Inactive for a few weeks before the draft to be late first or early second round picks just because they had max earned until they stopped so their numbers were still very high. By the time these S50 players hit the SHL we were also into the transition to FHM which put more emphasis in having higher tpe players throughout the lineup.
TLDR: I think teams started to approach mid-late first round and second round picks a lot more in depth than they had previously.

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4. Written, 3 TPE, Biopic (150 words min.)

You've been contacted by a big film studio who wants to center the next big hockey movie around your career so far! All you need to do is supply a 150+ word explanation about what will be key scenes of moments or games in your career, the cast, and a general timeline of the film as it follows you from team to team, junior to pro. This one is open ended so how you approach it is up to you!

Starting off a few days before the SMJHL draft, introduce the audience to young Karl. Known for his strong work ethic, but not so much raw talent, he starts to win over audience members with his loyalty, dedication and protectionist attitude towards his team. He's the grinder. Show his inner conflict trying to decide about declaring for the SMHJL draft. On one hand it could be a huge break for his career, this is the first step of turning pro. On another hand he would be across the ocean from home. he would leave everything he knew behind as a teenager, his home, his friends, his team. It wasn't an easy decision to make, and showcase that. Show some of the calls with scouts and Managers that came through once he signed up.
Cut to the draft. Show him waiting, but not disappointed by his tv / phone at home. From here we can show the phone call as Halifax was getting ready to make their 6th round pick.
Training camp was a blur. The rookies bonded, Adam Barron was a top prospect who Karl learned to lean on. If he was confused he could think what Barron would do in this situation.
The first season was tough. It took over 1/2 the season for his first goal. It was magnificent. Sure, it was a deflection off his butt, but that is how Karl does it, greasy and grindy. The ultimate display of his style of play, including the fact that it took so long to get, it took a lot of grinding through the season to get that milestone.
The first WJC. Gold Medal with DACH baby!
The SHL Draft! Going much higher than he was expecting. Heading in he was wanting to be a 3rd round pick. His TPE numbers weren't great, but he believed he showed his work ethic, and he had some good scouting conversations. He only hoped one of those GMs would show him some faith.
Mid second round, 23 overall his name was called! He was to join one of the original franchises in the West Kendall Platoon. He was really excited to be playing out of Miami, he had never been but seeing it in movies it looked fantastic.
The next season he improved, the 3rd season he reached a point per game! He was better than some players on the Platoon, and knew this was the time for a hard talk, was now the time to move up? After much deliberation they came to the consensus of yes - the SMJHL is a developmental league, and he had been prepared to make the leap. The purpose of staying down would be entirely self serving and he was ready to help his team.
A smaller than expected regression in points between the leagues in his rookie season, he powered through. Making the leap to the SHL at the same time as his draft friend Barron was a big deal for him. He felt it showed he wasn't that far behind his class, and he was steadily climbing the overall rankings from his class.
Seasons of toil among the bottom of the league, now Baltimore didn't have too much in the way of draft capital and they were in the middle of a long rebuild.
S58 was one for the books. Baltimore made the playoffs on the second last game of the season, Karl managed to take over the league lead in goals scored in the very last game of the season, and take home the League MVP trophy. IT was a season to be remembered - it seemed like he scored a goal every game.
From here the team only gets better every season. Making it further in the playoffs, gelling, becoming one cohesive unit.

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6. Written, up to 4 TPE - Grab Bag: 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 was not taken to 7 games, Texas enjoyed two series sweeps, which team had the harder path to the final in your opinion?

I think Texas had the harder path to the finals. They may have had 2 sweeps, but they also had a nerve wracking game 7 that they had to pull out. Hamilton was dominant throughout the post season. Their time on top may be winding down, or it may just be winding up again, but they walked to the finals with little to no opposition, and then walked through the finals 71 Words

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b. Almost ten seasons ago, in S53, Hamilton enjoyed a 40 win season while Texas mustered a measly 9 wins. Now these two teams sit atop the season standings, and the playoff standings. Which is more impressive, to stay good for a decade, or to complete the rebuild and finally achieve greatness?

This is tough. I started by wanting to say Hamilton because it means they were able to retain talent and build through the draft, but when I looked at their players and how they got there, it seems like they were able to build a strong core, and then branch out, draft well, but flip some prospects for picks, encourage talent to come from FA with the chance to play on a dominant team, or be big players every season in the trade deadline. I feel this is an achievement, but Texas also had to do all of those things, as well as retain players through bad seasons. I feel this is harder to do and puts you at a disadvantage in FA negotiations. 124 Words

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c. What is a renegade? What is a steelhawk? Who is Victor Helstrom from the CW trivia?

A Steelhawk is uncompromising. They strive for greatness and will crush those who oppose them. They don't take shit and they bite back.
A Renegade is seemingly counter to their name. They are precise, and exact. Learned and a fierce opponent.
Victor Helstrom seems to be a defenseman from a long time ago. He won a challenge cup eventually. 59 Words

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d. Who is the best player to play for either team? Is it a current player? Retired? Traded? Make your case.

Andreas Kvalhiem from Texas. He stayed through down seasons and was a top player in the league despite poor team performance. He is a legend and his name is synonymous with Texas.
Robert Phelps from Hamilton. I feel he really had a massive impact of excellence and work ethic. His greatest success came in his twilight of his career, but it was a long and legendary career. 67 Words

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12. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 12 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=119534

Post your claim in the milestones thread for tpe earned per stat, and then link that post in your CW submission. This is done because the person who grades CW will be a different person than double-checks milestones.

Milestone Claim

3 TPE

16/16 TPE

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