S76 All Star Week

S76 All Star Week Due: Sunday, June 2nd @ 11:59 PM PST

KlusteR
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06-02-2024, 04:10 PM

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1. Milestones, up to 3 TPE.

Milestones are folded in with All-Star Week.

Link your Milestone claim as task 1 for up to 3 TPE towards your 8 total.

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Post your claim in the milestones thread for tpe earned per stat, and then link that post in your ASW submission. This is done because the person who grades ASW will be a different person than double-checks milestones.

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2. Written, up to 4 TPE - Shiny Grab Bag: Pick up to 4 topics related to the All Star Game to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words.

a. Which of the three Montreal players would have been best addition to either of the teams?

Okay, so if you've read my PTs in the past, you'll know that I'm all for representation in the All-Star rosters. But you're telling me there were not one, not two, but three Montreal players that were deemed "worthy" of being showcased during the All-Star weekend? The same amount of players as the Challenge Cup champions, the San Francisco Pride? We truly couldn't find anyone better in the nine other Eastern Conference rosters? Is that an out of season April Fools joke? Because my answer is - none. Zilch. They shouldn't even be here. Well, okay, one of them should be, for representation's sake - let's say, Damien Hirano. The other two? Ship them home with a box full of poutine and find me two better players.
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c. Which of the teams could have better top line (center and two wingers), WhiteFuzz with Johnny Wagner-Svenson - Viktor Hargreeves - Antoine Beauregard or JRuke with Erik Bergmark - Derek Martin - Aksel Fiske? Why you think they are better?

I will go for Team WhiteFuzz, if only for the fact that my teammate (and MVP hopeful) Viktor Hargreeves is among their first line. Not only is he an offensive juggernaut, but he's also incredibly tough to beat on the defensive side of the ice. There's also a younger player that I really enjoy seeing play - even with the time zone difference between San Francisco and Tampa Bay - and that is Johnny Wagner-Svenson. I feel like it's only a matter of time before Tampa Bay explodes onto the forefront as Challenge Cup contenders, and his play is in no small part responsible for that gut feeling. He just needs to tighten up his backchecking skills, and he will be in MVP ballots in no time.
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9. Written, 3 TPE, Players Tribune (150 words min.)

A popular format of media that has made a resurgence recently due to certain dedicated media writers, The Player's Tribune involves writing from your player's point of view in the 1st person. Write your Player's Tribune about your player's season. How do they feel about their results? Did they achieve their goals? Are they venting out frustration? Are there any moments of the season that were memorable?

It has been an incredible season for Levin Schattenaxt, finally tasting the fruits of his labor as in their fourth consecutive playoff appearance, they have not only reached the Challenge Cup Finals, but won the Cup in five games against the Baltimore Platoon - their first in franchise history, no less! San Francisco's GMs and coaching team really made a push for the team to play to the best of its abilities throughout the season, and the veteran pieces that were acquired in the past two off-seasons have really shown their mettle, and helped calm down the nerves of the eager, younger players on the team. It was a complete team effort, and we couldn't be prouder of what this group has accomplished. After a few weeks of celebration and rest, Levin was back in action for the IIHF tournament, presented in Sweden this season. He and his Swiss teammates were the top team in the Round Robin, and made it all the way to a second Gold Medal Game in three seasons, but unfortunately, just like in S74, fell just short of the ultimate goal, and came back home with a Silver medal on their neck. It was still a commendable effort, and the team knows we are just a few steps away from bringing a second Gold medal to Switzerland. HOPP SCHWIZZ!
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