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8. I believe that TBB has just had a much easier road to the finals than LAP. In my mind, the finals really happened in the western conference, as LA had to go through two powerhouse teams in Texas and San Francisco. Scraping on back to back 7 game wins is grueling, but really gets your team going and shows what you are capable of. Tampa hasn't really had any adversary like that so it will be interesting to see how they come on against a team that has been pushed so far already. Coming in rested is important, but coming in pumped up is even better. 107 words 2TPE

13. I am not a fan of this change, as I think it was done just to weaken team Canada. As I play for Canada, I do not like this as I want to win medals. To even this out, Minnesota should also be given a team, as that is where most US players are from. Sweden can be split with Stockholm, and Japan with Tokyo. This was all teams will be worse off to even the playing field. Ireland can combine with Great Britain. This will actually be a disadvantage for them as there will be a lot more infighting this way. 102 words, 2TPE

14. LAP wins it! Zerg really clutched up with 2 shutouts in the finals, and TBB solid defence just couldn't seem to keep LAs attackers at bay like they had in the previous rounds. A good series and was secretly hoping for an EDM v FLA NHL comeback style, but this was good as well. 55 words 1TPE

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