1. Milestones - 1 TPE
https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3626273

2. 200 words, +4 TPE
One thing that I have to admit that I do not like about the new format is the use of legacy SHL players in the All Star Game. I have no issues with them being part of an expanded All Star Game event such as an alumni game or some sort of media push. However, I think it is important to note that the majority of the former players named to All Star rosters are inactive. They may very well be important to the fabric of the league (some even have awards named after them), however, I feel like there was an opportunity to include 12 more active, contributing players in the event and not doing so was a big miss. There are teams that had 1 representative chosen and we're resurrecting the corpse of Ron Mexico, who last logged in so long ago his account doesn't exist on this version of the site. It just feels like for an event that doesn't always get as much attention as the organizers would like, cutting down on the people with some sort of investment in the All Star Game is a poor choice. Luckily, it's a simple fix for next season.

11. 224 words, +4 TPE
Dear Dad,

I never really got it when you said Seattle comes alive during the playoffs but I get it now. I wish we could have gotten further than we did but we're knocking on the door at least. I know you said it takes getting kicked in the nuts by disappointment a few times to really understand what it takes to succeed in the playoffs.

I think back to all the times where I had to make a play late in games no matter how beat up and tired I was. Knowing that my teammate needed more from me than I thought I could so we could make that routine play and try and win our shift just showed me how far I have to go. I need to be in better shape than I thought was ever possible because I need to know I'll be ready to play 60 minutes a night if that's what the team needs.

I've hired your old personal trainer, Mark. He had me puking within an hour of our first session. But after a week, I'm starting to feel it come together. All I want is to live up to the expectations that everyone has for me because of you and Grandad. I'll let you know how it goes - I have some hills to run.

Love,

Jesus