Task #1 - 3TPE
Verification: perkele

Task #2 - 4TPE
a) Given the fact that Chicago has been more succesful as a team in the last 7 seasons, including their cup run in S57 you would think that they would be the stronger team here, but I will have to give it to Atlanta and its young core that have been around from back in their bottom-4 days.

b) Well, Chicago have played more games so thats one factor that will add up to their total takeaways, but also they have played the easier bracket on their way to the finals. From Atlanta's point-of-view they need to be more direct and straightforward with their possession, if they wish to not add up to that ridiculous 97 total takeaways from Chicago.

c) I really think they will crumble now and take more penalties. Chicago's players are not easy to deal with and its Atlanta's first time in the finals, so the pressure which those games do apply is never before seen in the Inferno locker room. It does play a huge role in this series, and both teams will have to be on the lookout for penalties.

d) Chicago can only do that because their attacking core stretches out to 2.5 lines, whereas Atlanta has only 2 capable lines of doing so. Their third line mostly focuses on keeping their own end clean (from as far as I have witnessed the games). Against a strong capable third line, I think they cannot handle the pressure Chicago's third line is capable of putting up.


Task #3 - 4TPE
a) From Quebec's position, they cannot allow Newfoundland any form of possession on the blueline. You will never know if its going to be a shot or a pass from the blueline, especially from those 2 very capable defenders. They need to keep the outer edges of their own end very tight, while maintaining a strong lock in the middle area of their own end.

b) Three words: more tighter stickplay. You just simply cannot allow any of these 3 players to have any room to shoot, simply cause those percentages are MVP percentages. Newfoundland really need to play hard, skin-to-skin type of hockey, where they are forced to play out their opponents stick. If they are not capable of doing that, those 3 guys will keep that 20% success rate in the entire playoffs.

c) Once you get hot, you stay hot. Quebec will keep the flow going and maintain their hot streak, despite playing against one of the strongest teams in the modern era of junior league hockey. On the other hand, Newfoundland have always been succesful so I would not worry about having that low PDO, simply because they can produce regardless of the number.

d) If I was playing or coaching for Newfoundland, I would not worry. There is a reason that they have had their fifth consecutive finals appearance. But on the other hand for Quebec, they have found their success since their run in S58, therefore I would not worry either way. Just keep on doing what you do best, and it will all work out.


Task #6 - 3TPE
My dream team in the SMJHL would simply be just an offensive powerhouse capable of scoring like no other team has scored before. Starting up with the first winger is Robert Black That guy was just unstoppable assist machine back in his prime days. Next up, I would add Greyson Cooper as my first winger, who broke the most goals in one single season. Enough said, I assume. Next up, the forgotten piece of gold, James Boxman II. Pairing him up with a pure goalscorer like Greyson Cooper will make both of those players look incredible, as Boxman did with his partner on crime, Long John Donair in the junior league for Anaheim.

In defence, there is no question who would be added first. Axel Foley with his capped 425 build has probably been the best defender in the modern FHM capped era. On top of that, from recent performances that deserves a spot of Rand Al'Thor. You just cannot be that good in the junior league, nearly point per game from the defenders position. Last but not least, my goalkeeper is Jonas Johansson. Simply the best goalkeeper to ever play for the junior league, breaking records here and there.


Task #15 - 3TPE
Once again, we start with the flops of the upcoming IIHF tournament. From my perspective, Latvia once again has no chance in their group, simply because the talent that the other teams have in Latvia's group do outscale their own upcoming talent to the point of no contention, where as in group A Germany will fight against Czech Republic for the 6th and 7th seed. For the high contenders this season, Canada is looking very promising in group A on top of recent years upcoming team Finland. USA is the dark horse in group A, despite having a very good run for the gold medal last season. In group B, its a close battle between Sweden and Japan, where Switzerland and Great Britain will tail those 2 wonderful national teams. For the medals, there is no certainty which team will even get a medal, we have seen many dark horse runs end up in the gold medal (USA last season), same goes for individual players in their respective national teams. You never know if you are going to put up a show like Sven Svenson or Danny Marston in the recent years, but Mats Marner with his 51 goals in the regular season tends to be a good pick for the best performing player in the IIHF group stage