1. The keys to victory for the Edmonton Blizzard will be simple. They have to dictate the flow of game, as they have done all season long, and play their brand of hockey. They play a well-rounded game where any line can take over and get the win, and if all three lines can get hot then the Blizzard will be unstoppable. Their defensive core is impressive and will be hard to score on when their at their best. Perhaps the most important aspect will be playing a disciplined game and not going to the sin bin too often, as the Platoon have been deadly with the extra man in this post-season.

For the Platoon, they have to be agitators and draw the Blizzard into taking dumb penalties. On paper, the Blizzard just overpower this team so they will have to make use of their good special teams. It would help if their young guys use their energy and speed to tire out the opponent and cause their opposition to sit for lazy penalties like hooking and tripping. Urijah Winnfield will also have to do more of the same and keep the puck out of his net on a consistent basis as the Blizzard have been outshooting teams throughout the playoffs.

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5. If I had a chance to return home to my native Kiel, Germany a second time with the Challenge Cup, I would certainly make the most of it. The first time you don't really appreciate it as much and I wish I had made better use of that time. Kiel has a rich history as a maritime centre in Germany, and as such I would have a big gathering down on the water with the Cup and the residents of Kiel. There are always cruise ships in Kiel Harbour, so maybe some tourists would get to see the Cup as well. After that, I would take the Cup with me to see our great local handball team - THW Kiel - at Sparkassen-Arena, because they're the best team. They were undefeated in 2012, after all. After the game I would hit the bars with my friends back home. I would buy everyone drinks because I am the best, that is why I am the MVP of the playoffs.