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*LarryTheMVP* · 09-02-2022, 08:50 PM

1 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 18
3 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 17 TPE (16 MAX)

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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.

DAD

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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. Even if the Finals are done, I’m pretty proud of Seattle. They will always have a special place in my heart as they were the first team that gave me a real chance in the SHL. They gave all they could, but Atlanta was too strong. Their season was almost perfect and they destroyed everything during the playoffs. Before writing those lines, I would have say that Seattle would be the champions, but GGs to everyone!

B. If I’m Atlanta, I try to disturb Willie’s sleeping time every night. For example, pulling the fire alarm at 1 AM at the hotel or by giving Willie a room with no bed. If I’m Seattle, I try my best to treat Willie as perfect as possible. If he’s hot like that, it has to be because of a drink, a special one like the Looney Tunes in Space Jam. I just give him all he wants so he can stay hot every game.

C. Seattle has Willie in net. According to his performances, it is sure he can deny Atlanta’s big offensive guys. No one saw that coming and they also have big guys in defense who can crush their opponents easily. If I’m Atlanta, I’m not changing anything. They had an incredible playoffs run with an almost perfect record. Their strategy is, per default, almost perfect so I don’t think they need to change anything.

D. In my opinion, the best offense is the best defense. A great offense will always be better than a good offense. Atlanta’s PK units have what it takes to take down Seattle PP units. I’m not saying that Seattle will not be able to score some PP goals, but Atlanta’s defense will unfortunately be better than that. So it’s more benefit for Atlanta to have a big PK.

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5. Written, 3 TPE, Secret Weapon (150 words min)

It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to gain a competitive edge next season! How is your team going to go the extra mile to get wins next season? Is it a secret training regimen? Sneaky equipment modifications? Booby trapping the visiting teams’ locker room? Anything goes.

In Regina, we're pretty pissed that we lost against QCC in the second round of the S66 Playoffs. Regina's GM has no clue on how to beat QCC next season, as they managed to stop the team pretty much every time they faced each other. As a Captain, DAD wants to get more involved in the team's trainings, so the team can finally pass the second round next season and win the cup. After a long talk with the GM, DAD came up with the idea to create a micro device that would be implanted in every player's hockey stick. As a matter of fact, this device will duplicate every player's accuracy and power, as the puck would be shot at 100 mph for a wrist shot and 150 mph for a slap shot. The device also helps the player on where to place his stick so their accuracy is also duplicate. This device was created at the same time as the Regina Elk came to the SMJHL and it took 6 years to be perfect. It will be the perfect weapon for the Elk and nobody will see anything.

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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.

S66 SMJHL Milestones 3 TPE

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18. Written, 2 TPE - The Procrastinator Special! (100 words min.)

Congratulations, procrastinator!  Through your terrible time management skills, you’ve unlocked a special task! [TEAM] has won it all! Were the playoffs as you expected this year, or were there some surprises? Did anything stand out to you about this season’s final series? Did the engine switch make a difference for you?

Well I'm pretty surprised that my old and lovely team (when RART was still a player in the league) Seattle went that far in the playoffs. I'm also so happy for them and Tig that their efforts finally paid off for them. Willie was an absolute monster in net and it is not a big surprise for me as I know that he would become an insane goalie in the SHL. They beat SFP as I thought they would be kicked off the first round. Atlanta was sure no surprise for me, as they won the President Trophy (AND FINALLY BEAT THE CURSE!) and crushed everyone. I had SFP more further than the 1st round and it kinda surprised me a lot, but hey, Seattle won and I'm still happy with that.

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23. Written, 2 TPE, Dreams (100 words min.)

Sticking with the “last prompt is just letting people write about themselves” idea, here we go! I’m curious to know what sort of things you hope for in the world! What are your dreams? Maybe that’s a dream job, a dream house, an opportunity for your kids. I don’t know! Whatever you want to write about. What do you hope for in the future?

I'm not a big dreamer, but I sure have some goals in life. As I am a father of a 6 months old boy, all I wish is for him to have the best life possible. Being a father is something really special and the emotions are indescriptible. I'm proud to be a father and I will do everything I can so my son will have a wonderful life. I also have a wonderful wife-to-be and she's the perfect mother I could ever asked for my son. I wish that one day, once I'll graduate, that we will build our own dream house. I also wish that I'll be able to graduate as a high school sciences teacher in 3 years from now. I know it will be difficult because I have a kid at home and I need to work hard for him, but I know that I will be able to achieve my goals thanks to my friends and my family as they were always helpful.

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