1. CW Trivia code - aniki

Quote: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.

Quote:a. Both Winnipeg and Philadelphia have taken the long road of drafting and development to find themselves in the Challenge Cup Finals. Winnipeg in full scale rebuild, and Philadelphia in the expansion draft. Each began nearly 10 seasons ago. From your point of view, which build is more impressive? Full scale teardown to challenge cup, or expansion draft to challenge cup?

a.) Philadelphia's rebuild was remarkable, given that they started from scratch as an expansion team with no history or players. Their management had a vision, and they discovered hidden talents, such as "gwid" johnson, all around the league. With some savvy trades and acquisitions, they assembled a roster that exceeded everyone's expectations, demonstrating their resilience and resourcefulness. It was a truly impressive feat, and it showcased their ability to create a winning team from nothing.

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Quote:b. Winnipeg's Mikko Rashford has been an unstoppable assist machine with 25 in 20 GP. If you're looking to shut down Winnipegs offense, who do you target? Rashford, or goal scorers surrounding them? Do you double down on guarding the scorers and letting a pass-first player take a shot, or do you go heavy on the passer and hope nothing squeeks through?

b.) Even though Rashford's been dishing out assists like candy on Halloween, Winnipeg's actually a pretty bad team. To shut down their offense, Philly should just take advantage of their weak defense and throw the puck on net. Even though their tendies have done well this season, no goalie can stop things from getting too chaotic. Don't sweat about Rashford too much, they just need to exploit Winnipeg's goaltending by attacking their overly-structured defense. Get some traffic in front of the crease, create some scoring opportunities, and boom - easy win for Philly.

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Quote:c. Philadelphia's BASE PACK has made over 500 saves in 17 GP. If you're a Winnipeg team looking for a weakness to exploit, do you think this is one? Does this signify an exhausted goalie that you can pepper with shots and eventually break the dam? Or is BASE PACK just an on-fire goalie that you need to find another way around?

c.) Philadelphia's goalie, BASE PACK, has been a key player in the team's success this season. With over 500 saves in just 17 games, he's been a force to be reckoned with. Some may view this as a weakness to exploit, but it's more likely that BASE PACK is simply an exceptional goalie. His strong performances in net could be the difference-maker that helps lead Philly to the championship. Winnipeg will have to bring their best game to find a way past him. But if BASE PACK keeps playing at this level, it's going to be tough for anyone to beat Philly.

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Quote:d. As always I ask... who you got? Usually when I analyze teams for this segment I see a contrast in results or deployment or something I can latch on to, but these look like remarkably similar teams at this point in the playoffs. So who wins? Why?

d.) It's tough to predict who's going to win the upcoming series between Winnipeg and Philadelphia, but the advanced stats are definitely in Philly's favor. They've been exceeding expectations all season, despite being an expansion team, and have some top players and solid goaltending. Winnipeg's got some talented players too, but Philly's got the advantage on paper. Of course, anything can happen in hockey, but if Philly keeps playing the way they have been, they've got a good shot at taking the series.

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Quote:3. Written, 3 TPE, Chemistry Lesson (150 words min.)
Tell me about who your linemates were this year, and how the season went playing together. Why do you work well together? Why don't you work well together? If there was anyone on your team you don't play with but you'd like to, who is it? Why? If you're a goalie, tell me about your bond with your goaltending partner!

As for the linemates this season, Billy Herrington played alongside Pope Coswi Jr. and Finn Weiss. The three of them had a great season playing together, with a strong chemistry that allowed them to create scoring opportunities and control the pace of the game. They worked well together due to their complementary styles of play - Herrington's speed and agility, Coswi Jr.'s playmaking abilities, and Weiss's powerful shots. However, there were times when they struggled to connect on passes or make the right plays, especially against teams with strong defenses. But overall, their strengths outweighed their weaknesses, and they were a solid offensive force for the team. Although Herrington was happy with his linemates, he wouldn't mind playing with other teammates on the team. One player he admires is the team's star right winger, 4 Chainz. He believes that with 4 Chainz's scoring ability and physical presence on the ice, they could create some serious offensive firepower. As for the goaltending situation, Herrington didn't have a direct bond with the goalies, but he had a lot of respect for their hard work and dedication. He knew that they had his back and that he could rely on them to make the big saves when needed. Their strong play in net gave the team a sense of security and allowed the forwards to play with more confidence. Overall, Herrington enjoyed playing with his linemates and respected the contributions of his goaltenders. He knew that they all had a role to play in the team's success, and he was grateful to be a part of such a strong squad.

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Quote:5. Written, 3 TPE, Fire and Light (150 words min)
Last season I loved the anthropormorphic boats vs. bulls question because people came up with some really fun answers to read, so I'm going to ask it again with the Forge and the Aurora, even though these teams' have less concrete branding. Tell me who wins in a fight: an enormous god bear made of colourful rays of light, or a massive magma monster with a giant hammer. The arena and the rules of the fight can be whatever you desire. Get creative!

The matchup between the enormous god bear made of colorful rays of light and the massive magma monster with a giant hammer is an epic battle for the ages. The arena for the fight is a vast, barren wasteland with jagged rocks and bubbling lava pits. The rules of the fight are simple - the first to knock out their opponent wins. At the start of the battle, the magma monster charges at the god bear with its hammer, unleashing a devastating blow. However, the god bear responds with a flurry of colorful energy blasts, stunning the monster and forcing it back. The magma monster then attempts to pummel the god bear with its hammer, but the bear dodges and weaves around the attacks with its agility. As the fight continues, both creatures land several powerful blows on each other. The magma monster's hammer causes massive cracks in the ground with each strike, while the god bear's colorful rays of light send shockwaves across the arena. Ultimately, the god bear emerges as the victor. Its speed and agility allowed it to dodge most of the magma monster's attacks, and its colorful energy blasts were too much for the monster to handle. The magma monster falls to the ground, defeated, as the god bear stands triumphantly over its opponent. In the end, the god bear's unique combination of speed, agility, and colorful energy proved to be too much for the magma monster's brute strength and power. The battle was a fierce and epic display of strength, but ultimately, the god bear came out on top.

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