Word: Pilot

I think New England has the advantage and yes that is with a biased opinion of playing for the Wolfpack. They do say that having that experience and knowing what it takes to win is one of the most important things to have on a team. It is just one of those things you can not coach, you can not have that attribute. It is something that is earned through the grit and determination of experiencing the finals and experiencing the deep playoff runs, and that is what the Wolfpack have. One of the most successful teams of the decade of the S70, if not THE most succesful by being winners of 2 previous cups and going to the finals 4 times. Of those runs, I was there for a lot of them, Outdoor Tuck was there, Ivan Lacksamus, Seamos O'Slapahan and the most important of them all would be OLOF KARSIKKO. This is a group of guys who just gets it and understands what it takes to win and be victorious, and how you have to take every game just one game at a time. They have that bitter taste from being swept just 2 seasons ago and they do not want that to happen again.

I think this is just a glimspe into how much of a disadvantage the Texas Renegades are at this position. Olof Karsikko, from my understanding of reading Luke's media article, is statistically the BEST goaltender in the FHM era in the SHL. Not just in one playoff run, not just in 2, but using his stats from his 16 straight career playoffs appearances. He has not missed a playoffs ever since entering the league as a professional. That is just unheard of, especially in the SHL where dynasties will come and go and there is turnover.