1. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max
verification word: go leafs

2. 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. An LAP team that was disappointed in a S63 finals loss is back again to face a TBB team that has been hungry for their chance in the entire FHM era. Who are you taking as a winner and why?
At the end of the day I think the Los Angles Panthers are winning this challenge cup finals series pretty easily. First of all before the western conference finals they had not lost an entire game in the post season and even in the western conference finals they only lost twice.

b. Tampa Bay’s top forwards have been absolute power houses on this run, totalling 102 points across their top 6. If you’re LA, how do you line-match against two lines that are on an absolute tear?
While Tampa Bay’s top forwards have been absolute power houses on this run, racking up one hundred and two points across their top six forwards you have to remember that the Los Angles Panthers have some of the best defensemen in the league with guys like Kierkegaard and Kahnwald that I think can shut them down.

c. L.A.’s D pair of Kierkegaard and Kahnwald are maintaining a shocking 2 more GF/60 than GA/60, despite playing more than 21 minutes a game including PK time. If you’re Tampa Bay how do you get around these two? Hope to outlast them in endurance, or look to more depth scoring?
Honestly I do not think there is a chance that Tampa Bay can beat these two while they are on the ice. As a result, Tampa Bay will need to make the most of their opportunities when these two guys are not on the ice and try to capitalize on the minimal goal scoring chance they are likely to get.

d. TBB’s roster has racked up many more shot blocks (294) than LAP has (188). Do you see this as a good thing? Is this an iron willed team that’s willing to lay down their bodies to get the job done, or do you think it paints a picture of a team that can’t maintain possession and has to find another way to keep the puck out. Maybe a bit of both?
I think blocking shots in the playoffs is crucial so it’s a good thing that both the Tampa Bay Barracuda and Los Angle Panthers are number one and two in shots blocked in the post season. At the end of the day you got to do whatever it takes within the rules to win in the playoffs including blocking shots.

7. Milestones, up to 3 TPE
+3 tpe https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3232152

17. Written, 3 TPE, A Few Of Your Favourite Things (150 words min.)
Last season I asked why you chose your IIHF country, and this is somewhat similar but I’m specifically asking for non-hockey reasons now. What are some of your favourite things about the country your player is from? Are there special sights? Cities? Maybe it’s food? All of the above? Do a little research on the country and tell me what you like!
The reason why Mats Marner loves his home country of Ukraine so much is the deeply historic and remarkable architecture. The skyline of capital city Kyiv is filled with golden domes, a symbol of Ukrainian architecture. There are over 900 churches and cathedrals built from the Kyivan Rus era till today. The most famous one is St. Sophia’s Cathedral, a UNESCO Site. Other buildings such as theatres, universities and mansions are a sight to behold all over the country. The traditional Ukrainian food is also incredible. The most important national dish is borsch, of course. It is a beetroot soup with different vegetables and sour cream. Other most popular dishes include varenyky, a Ukrainian version of dumplings with different fillings, holubtsi or cabbage rolls filled with minced meat. There are many more traditional dishes like chicken Kyiv, banosh, korovai, paska, holodets, homemade sausages and more. Ukrainians are truly friendly people and some of the best people to drink with.

22. Written / Graphic, 3 TPE, Gone Viral (150 words min.)
Your player unexpectedly has a video go viral on social media. Why? Does it make your player look good? Does it make them look bad? What happened and why was someone filming you to begin with? ALTERNATIVELY for a graphic task, show me your player being filmed in their viral moment.
Mats Marner not only one day after being eliminated in a heartbreaking game six defeat in the western conference finals of the Challenge Cup playoffs was back on the ice training for next season. During one of the shootout drills to end the training session Marner pulled off an incredible move that he uploaded to YouTube that went viral. The move was a spinning, lacrosse-style shootout goal that got by his fellow teammate Matt Smith. Marner nailed the move perfectly pulling off the trick shot and something he hope he can bring to the ice next season in the shootout for the Chicago Syndicate. Marner first came up with the idea to go big and try to master some highlight reel shootout tricks to help add another dimension to his game. From there, Marner has focused on putting in the work, practicing and perfecting the move before trying it out with an SHL goalie trying to stop him. Watch out for that move next season by Marner.