S75 Championship Week

S75 Championship Week Due: Sunday, March 24th @ 11:59 PM PST

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03-25-2024, 12:03 AM (This post was last modified: 03-25-2024, 12:09 AM by MCP_. Edited 2 times in total.)

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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.

micool (+3 TPE)

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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. During the Conference Finals Panthers had no players who had multi goal game, yet they beat the Texas in 5 games. Can New England shut down a team with such depth, how could they do it?

b. On New England side Ivan Lacksamus is back on MVP form, scoring 15 goals and 38 points in 19 games, including the 15 points scored in Conference Finals. Should Los Angeles try to find a way to stop him or hope that their stars kick in the next gear to meet the challenge head on?

c. Olof Karsikko, who has won the Razov and the Challenge Cup with both teams, while already past his peak comes into finals with higher save percentage than Grzegorz Brzeczyszczykiewicz who on the other hand has lower goal against average. Which team in your opinion has advantage on net and how much of an impact you think it will have on the series?

d. So, a pack of wolves fighting some panthers. Where the fight happens? How it goes? Which side wins? Were animals hurt while answering this prompt?

e. If it ain't broke don't fix it: Who you got? Who wins? Why?

a. Given their playoff experience, New England definitely has the capacity to shut down Los Angeles. However, they're getting older, and seeing LA be as up-and-coming as they are, they are going to get a run for their money. Shutting down depth is a tough ask, but it is possible through a well-coordinated team defense. (54 words)

b. Los Angeles should absolutely try to find a way to stop Lacksamus. Having one person basically running an offense tends to be a risky maneuver, but through a complete team effort, it's not impossible. That being said, an extra notch from their stars would also be an incredible boon on top of everything. (53 words)

c. It's tough to say, but I believe Karsikko has the advantage in this series. Having the team depth in front of a goalie that Karsikko has can't be viewed as anything but an advantage. While Brzeczyszczykiewicz does have the more experienced team, I still give the Panthers the advantage in this situation. (52 words)

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6. Written, 2 TPE, Maybe next season (100 words min)

Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

The Tampa Bay Barracuda are the best team not to make the finals. Some might say that they exited where they should be, but as a brand ambassador for the Tampa Bay Barracuda and the Fitted Hockey Network, I will not take this slander and/or libel. It's true that they might need another season, but they have so much talent on the roster it's not even funny. For specifics, their defense is really good (see John Brown) and their goaltending is superb. All they need is one more push and they can be the world beaters that me and many others have pegged them to be for a while now. (111 words) (+2 TPE)