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lilstifler · 08-30-2022, 01:29 PM

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1. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1.5 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.

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7. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 7 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

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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.

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15. Written, 3 TPE, IICAN See the Future (150 words min.)

Write your predictions for this year's IIHF tournament or WJC! Last season we had a lot of surprise finishes that shook up the groups quite a bit this time around. Do you think last year’s top teams will stay there? Was that an anomaly? Why or why not?

With each season, the event remains increasingly interesting as teams stay stronger and stronger. As much as I don't want to admit it, I certainly can't expect to win the title straight away from my team, but I would love to win a number of games so there are real opportunities to get into the play-off games. But now let's look at the favourites for this tournament. I think we can definitely add a Swiss team to the leaders, not for nothing they won the championship last season, which means the team is in a good enough lineup as well as the coaches doing everything right. The core of the team hasn't changed, so I'd say they're one of the main contenders for gold. As in the latter, I would like to name the Swedish team. The Swedes have also struggled with themselves for a long time to get medals at all, but this year's dream may also come true. As the third favourite team I want to name a Finnish team, I've always loved Finnish hockey and that's why I always admire their game and hope they get things right. But as we've seen before, then anything can happen and I think some surprise will happen this season as well. (211 words)

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16. Written, 2 TPE, Top Line (100 words min.)

Create the best line you can using real life or SHL hockey players from your player’s home country. Give me 3F, 2D and a G– and a short description of why you chose who you did!

Although many people do not know a country like Latvia, they will certainly all hear these names and surnames, which I will name, because our country has always stood out with some brilliant hockey player.
G - Arthur Irbe - I think there's nothing to add here at all, the Latvian Hockey wall, it still calls him, although there are goalkeepers who could take that status away from him in the near future.
D - Karlis Skrastins - Iron man. Rest in Peace Buddy.
D - Sandis Ozolins - Also without any comment, the only Latvian who has managed to win the Stanley Cup.
F - Zemgus Girgensons - Latvian NHL's relentless value, his style of play is interesting and gambling. A proper working dwarf in every team.
F - Teddy Blueger - the young Latvian striker. A very good player who will definitely deserve to capture his number in the Latvian Hockey Mecca in the future.
F - Helmuts Balderis - Yes, he would say that he is something of a North American Gretzky, only in the Latvian version.
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17. Written, 3 TPE, Home Town (150 words min.)

In seasons past I’ve asked about your favourite foods or favourite things about your home country, now let’s get even more specific! Where specifically are you from in your country, and what do you like about it? Tell me some fun facts about your players home town and the kinds of places that you liked to go growing up!

This is really a very interesting topic to think about. As many people know, I was born in Latvia. Closer to that, I was born in Liepaja. It is a beautiful city on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Given the time I was born, things didn't look as beautiful either, because the city, like the whole country, was part of the USSR, so that time might not be as beautiful and aesthetic as it would like. But I can definitely recommend visiting this city now. My favorite places were definitely closer to the sea, because it's a big plus, though, that there's actually a chance near home to enjoy beautiful sunsets, and enjoy the sea altogether, because many can only dream of it. As well as being able to always enjoy the cleaned-up core of the city when I get home right now, it's changed, the houses have been renovated and the streets of the city are getting more and more new gusts. Because I didn't have a lot of leisure because of hockey, I preferred the factic to rest by the sea the most. At the same time, nature itself is also very beautiful and enjoyable. (198 words)

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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. I'm not sure many people would have seen this coming. Two teams that joined the league at the same time, both making the finals and competing against each other for their franchise-first cup. So... who do think wins it all? The first time to the Challenge Cup Seattle Argonauts, that have been dismantling higher seeded teams through their entire playoff run? Or the President's Trophy winning Atlanta Inferno that are back with a vengeance after a S64 Challenge Cup defeat?

b. You can't talk about Seattle's run without talking about the dominant performance of starting goaltender Willie Miller, who has posted a .935 SV% heading into the finals. If your Atlanta, how do you solve this brick wall? If your Seattle, what do you do to make sure your guy stays hot?

c. Atlanta's big storyline is their incredible depth. They have eleven players that have logged 10 or more points so far in the playoffs. If you're Seattle, how do you try to contain three lines of unending offensive pressure? If you're Atlanta, how do you ensure everyone is able to continue to contribute against such a stellar defense?

d. Seattle's powerplay has been on fire contributing 14 goals up to this point, which comes out to almost 30% of their goals scored (50G total) in these playoffs. Atlanta on the other hand have managed just 5 power play goals, which is only 5% of their scoring (59G total). In your opinion-- is this a good thing for Seattle, or a good thing for Atlanta? Maybe a good thing for both? Do you think a dynamic team like Seattle that can capitalize on so many of their PP chances will lead to Atlanta playing scared-- worried about what might happen if they enter the box? Do you think a relentless Atlanta team that is so flush with even strength scoring is going to be too much for Seattle to take?

a.) I certainly wouldn't be a very correct person to ask that question because I've been a Seattle lineup player, but overall I'd say this finals series is going to be very tight until some team doesn't get through the strain. Both teams are capable enough to do big things, proven by the fact that they are in the final. Good luck to both! (68 words)

b.) I definitely pick the Seattle side. Definitely motivation would be able to keep this very talented player at a good level. At the same time, it shouldn't be overstated that a player just doesn't stay conceited because it could lead to discord within the team, which I don't think anyone would want to experience. The key is to continue with the manners that have already begun and everything will work.

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