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**bk1689** · 04-08-2019, 08:23 PM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.

I think my players best moment was at the very beginning being called up and becoming a true rookie in the SHL. Not only did I get to do that, but I managed to experience it with my D partner who was another true rookie on the team. I don't think my numbers were to bad for being a rookie defender, putting up 4 goals and 10 assists is pretty respectable I feel like. I was pretty happy with most areas of my game and feel like I am only going to get better as the seasons go on and I gain more TPE eventually becoming an elite defender. The one area of my game I feel I can work on is my presence in the playoffs. It seemed like I was a ghost for most of the postseason and I hope I can change that for future playoff apperances.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?

I feel like TDZ an Joe K have the advantage between the sets of GM's, while Buffalos GM's have been in the role longer, I look at Joes success in St. Louis and I feel like all of his seasons being with Esa really helped him understand the role of a GM and what it takes to make a team successful.

2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?

I think Aleister Cain has the more impressive run. Not only during the postseason, but the regular season as well. He has helped take an expansion team all the way to the finals in their first season which is pretty well unheard of. His team has helped him for sure, but Cain's numbers all year have been impressive and I feel like he is the better of the two netminders.

4. Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player and why? *tag that player*

I think that Monkey D. Luffy @TnlAstatine is Buffalos next big thing. As much as it pains me to say he has already shown a great amount of dedication to the site and I think his player will do great things for the Stampede. For the Spectres I think it's another easy choice, going with Jimmy Slothface, @slothfacekilla . With a name like that, how could you not be destined for greatness?

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?

Easy choice here, New Orleans wins the All Star Game hands down. Not only because it would be great to help out the expansion team by giving them such a big event, but also because come on, it's New Orleans. Imagine the parties that will be going on. It may end up being the first and last All Star Game in New Orleans, but I think the players would have one hell of a time.

Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)
You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.

I think the favorite coming into this series has to be Buffalo. It's not to often an expansion team would have anywheres near the success that New Orleans has experience this season. Now I wouldn't call New Orleans an underdog here, but since I didn't call them the favorites, I guess I have no choice. This will end up being as close of a series as any as both these teams will fight to the bitter end to prove their supremacy. You have Buffalo vying for their first ever cup. While New Orleans is also doing the same, albeit in their first season. In the end I think it will come down to which team has better depth, and looking at it, it seems that Buffalo has the ability to roll out solid lines down the whole roster. But look out for New Orleans riding their wave of energy as well.

Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)
There will be many SMJHL players watching this Challenge Cup series and dreaming of the day that they are involved in the SHL's biggest staged event. but first things first,, you have to make an SHL teams 20 man roster. Talk about where your player is at within your SHL organization, who are the prospects that you'll be competing with for a roster spot? when do you hope to make the big clubs roster and what are your individual expectations in that rookie season? Must be 150 words or more.

While I am already on my SHL team as I made it in my first season. My main competition will be my fellow rookie D partner, Chico Smeb as we both grow together and will eventually most likely end up as the top pairing for our team. Right now I'm low man on the totem pole, playing on the 3rd line and averaging 13 minutes a night, but I can see myself quickly moving up the ranks as I gain more TPE and can be relied on more and more for each game. My expectations were exceeded by quite a bit for this rookie season as I didn't think I'd put up anywhere near 14 points and was extremely happy to be able to do so. Being in the rookie scoring race for a while was fun as well. While I went cold towards the end of the season, I still think it was a fairly successful first season.

TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
Back by popular demand! Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals.

**Important**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “#Scrambled-Izzy." do not send it to my personal account cause i will not look at it and you will not recieve credit for it. Do not post the answers in here cause you will not get credit for the task. [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer]

1. pusesmakajolil
2. noewtdicatslo
3. lkgvironeoi
4. ihoswlilmlncsaai

DONE

Kmarko · 04-08-2019, 09:16 PM

Task 1:
During season 46 Scottey Crawfling showed a tremendous amount of improvement. The Rage had one of their best seasons in recent memory, and spirits are high in Manhattan despite a playoff loss to the eventual cup winners, the Buffalo Stampede. Crawfling started the season red hot, boasting a top 3 save percentage, wins, and goals against average throughout the first half of the season. This hot start gave the relatively unknown Manhattan team an identity, and helped establish a winning culture that the Rage kept up even after Crawfling cooled off. Though Crawfling fell out of McBride contention during the second half of the season, Manhattan's steady defense helped minimize shots on Scottey, and culminate enough wins to clinch their division. Crawfling saw his most improvement in a season since his days with the Raptors in the SHL, and has seemed to have found a home in Manhattan. He knows he needs to be more consistent to lead the Rage to a cup, and all eyes are on Crawfling as Manhattans contention window opens.

Task 3:

(1) Buffalo has by far been the most tactical team in the sim. Finn and Tomen put an unhealthy amount of time into their lines and strategies, and never reveal their hand to opponents, to the extent that many users are fed up with their incredible GMing. Hats off to them for finding a unique system that works.
(2) Despite Cedric Robinsons statistical advantage, I'd argue that Aleister Caine had the more impressive cup run. He had to weather a lot more shots, play a lot more minutes, and survive, a 7 game, then 6 game series to make it to the final. I think being clutch in those do or die games is what makes a goalie great.
(3) My challenge cup all star lineup would be:
Oision Fletcher - Oliver Konig - Joe K
GOD McZherl - Karl Hefeweizen
Going off playoff stats, not TPE, this forward core was insanely productive. McZherl was the best defender, and Hefeweizen put up a stellar campaign for the spectres from the 2nd pairing. These were the most dangerous players in the finals.
(5) New Orleans. Its cold as shit in Buffalo in January. Fuck. That. All Star weekend is a party, and that party should be in NOLA. Not to mention Buffalo already has hockey culture, and the All Star game is a great chance for hockey to spread its influence to cities that havent been immersed in that culture.

Task 9:
Buffalo is the clear favorite for this series. They've cultivated this team for several seasons through drafting, free agency, and trades, and have the TPE advantage. Yet New Orleans had a huge expansion draft, and have secured some big names in Joe K, Oision Fletcher, and Augustus Adams. The goalie situation is almost identical between these 2 teams, both starting youngsters, the best goalies of the season 43 draft. Unless New Orleans can generate some serious star power from there 3 super star forwards, Buffalo will crush the Spectres with their depth. Rielly, Metzler, Konig, and Walker are all grizzled veterans with a lot left in the tank to give. Their core of season 38 draftees are all hitting their prime, and the newer players (season 40 and beyond) are well developed enough to be above average depth players. I think if the Stampede can match up well against that Spectres top line and playing a grueling, defensive game, they have this series in the bag.

Task 11:
Crawfling blossomed into his role as Manhattan's starting netminder. Just a season ago there were rumors the Rage were exposing him in the expansion draft. As the number 1 guy, Crawfling started the season on fire, inspiring the youthful Rage. But as the season drew on, he fell back into the mediocrity fans had come to expect. Which begs the question, how long will Scottey be the Rage's number 1 guy? With all the goalie uncertainty of last season, Manhatten drafted goalie prospect Peter Larson (@Tomasnz ). And frankly, Larson looks like a stud. An absolute workhouse in the gym and a great influence in the locker room, Larson had a stellar season with the Anchorage Armada, posting a .894 and leading them to the playoffs despite holes in their roster. He had an even better playoff, posting a .898 before the Armada lost in 7 in the second round. No doubt Peter Larson is the franchise goalie Manhattan has waited for, and he's nearly SHL ready, but if Crawfling continues this late development there may not be a smooth transition between the two goalies careers, and the Rage will have to make some tough choices.

Task 14:
PMed

DollarAndADream · 04-09-2019, 01:22 AM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.
Coming in to this season, I did not know what to expect as a forward. I had a great defenseman with Michael Boychuk, but I have never made a forward in the SHL, so Mikael Choybuk was a first. I expected nothing more than 10 points, with maybe some growing pains on this great Calgary Dragons team. But alas, I did better than I thought I would. I scored 10 goals and added 12 assists, for 22 points in 50 games as a rookie in the league. My team even made the playoffs, and made a huge splash by sweeping the Edmonton Blizzard in 4 games. Ultimately, we lost in 6 in the next round to MInnesota, and I had 2 points in 10 games. That was a less than stellar performance in the post-season, but I feel I will only get better. My favourite part of the season was definitely making the post-season and beating the Blizzard to make the next round. I am more about team accomplishments, so of course my less favourite moment was being taken out by the Chiefs.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?
I would have to say that between both goalies, Cedric Robinson had the more impressive run. He held the Manhattan Rage to 2 goals or less for every game of the series, other than the first game he let in 3. In the final game to move forward to the finals, he posted a shutout. He posted a shutout against the Steelhawks in Round 1 as well, and held them to a goal another time. He played very well heading into the finals.

3. Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections.
(McZehrl, Hefeweizen, Kurczewski, Konig, Paquette, Robinson) I think if you look at the scoring leaders, these are the guys you want as the Challenge Cup stars. McZ played like the GOD in his name, Kurczewski did Big Joe things. I do not even need to explain having him on the team. Hefe was great for New Orleans, and Konig was the best goal scorer in the playoffs. Paquette made some big strides and put up quite the performance himself. Robinson is a big reason that Buffalo made the finals. I believe that these guys played the best in the playoffs.

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?
New Orleans. Although Buffalo is a big hockey town and close to New York, etc, New Orleans would benefit hugely from having the All-Star Game there. New Orleans is more of a football town than anything, but having all the SHL stars be in the city would be amazing for them as a whole. Obviously, they just lost in the finals, but I think as far as developing a hockey city goes and expanding a brand, the Spectors would benefit.

6. Who are the 3 most dangerous players on the ice in this series and why?
GOD McZehrl. The way he can dish the puck has been amazing in these playoffs. He is one of the best passers out there, and one of the best defensemen so far.
Joe Kurczewski. I do not think I need to explain much about this guy. He knows how to win cups, and he knows how to score goals. He is leading the pack in points in the playoffs, and it is not surprising at all. Not only that, but he can lay the body.
Oliver Konig. He is the leading goal scorer in the playoffs, and has 11 goals in 17 games. Talk about money in the slot for Buffalo.

7. Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.
Tatu Makela has been amazing for Buffalo in these playoffs. He is way up there in both hits with 59 and shot blocks with 28. Both of those stats are amongst the leaders in the SHL playoffs, defensively speaking. He has not been crazy offensively to be at the top of the leaderboard in points, but everyone notices when he is out there on the ice.

Task 7: (Written, 3 TPE)
The commish has asked that both challenge cup participants collaberate on a large charity event to be held during the festivities leading to the start of the finals, and you have been asked by the league to set everything up! What did you come up with? what sort of theme did you choose? what were some of the events to take place to help raise money? what players were very helpful during this process? where will the funds be donated? Must be 150 words or more.
In a huge event in the off-season, the SHL, VHL, and NHL will group up in a big millions of dollars golf tournament for Hockey Fights Cancer. Not only has the NHL put cancer awareness on the map in a major way year after year, but now the VHL and SHL are coming into the fold, as a 'Big 3' hockey league campaign to raise funds. The leagues will be putting forward money themselves, and the players can make their own bets on each hole, and 75% of winnings will be going to each player and league's charity of choice for cancer research. Calgary Legend Michael Boychuk will be on the course with Esa Anrikkanen ( @Steelhead77 ), and encourage all other SHLers and SMJHLers to follow suit this summer. VHL legends Zach Parechkin and Hans Wingate will be there as well, along with NHL legends Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr. Those are the confirmed arrivals on that day for each league, but I imagine there will be at least 100 players there.

Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)
You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.
This series between the Buffalo Stampede and the New Orleans Specters is a very interesting one, that is for sure. On one hand, you have Buffalo, who has never won a cup in their franchise history. They are the favourites of this series, and a super stacked one at that. They have to put it all on the line here, and Cedric Robinson will have to be a wall in net to beat New Orleans. The Specters on the other hand are the underdogs, the first year expansion team in the SHL. They have some amazing players, including the great Joe Kurczewski, but as a new expansion team they have nothing but upside here in the playoffs. If they lose, they made the finals, and if they won, then they won the damn cup right away. Buffalo has everything to lose here, but the Specs are no slouch so you cannot take them easy, especially with the opponents they beat to get here.

TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
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BarnabasCollins · 04-09-2019, 10:34 AM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.

Kata Vilde had a better season than I initially thought. Thanks to the player shares article it showed statistically I was one of the most important goalies to my team. My save percentage was damn good at .914, especially since I faced the second most shots in the league with 1460. And we got a rebuilding Dragons team into the playoffs and won our first 5 straight until I ran out of gas. My goals against average of 2.84 was a bit disappointing but I suppose it's to be expected with the huge number of shots against. Also only had 2 shutouts, would have liked to have been able to steal my team a few more games. The highlight of the season was sweeping the defending champs in the wild card series of the playoffs where I was pretty lights out. Then we went against Minnesota and I couldn't quite duplicate that first round magic. Overall was a pretty decent season though, like I stated a bit better than I expected it was.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why? I feel that Kortesi and TDZ should have the advantage here. Kortesi has a ton of experience from his time in St Louis management and both guys being former Dragons they learned under the all time master in Esa. Not to slight the Buffalo guys but I just feel that the Spectres have a pretty obvious advantage in this case.
2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why? In this case I would give the nod to Cedric Robinson. While cain had a 7 game series and a 6 game series to get here Robinson suffered only one loss in each of the previous two playoff series. He is 4th in save percentage and second in goals against which are both above Cain. For these reasons I think it's pretty obvious that Cedric Robinson has been the most impressive so far.
3. Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections. This starts with Center Oliver Konig of Buffalo who tied for the playoff lead with 11 goals. Next you have to go with Joe Kurczewski of NO, the playoffs assist leader at 15 and the overall point leader. 3rd forward is a bit tougher, I would go with DeMaricus Smyth of NO just for the fact he had 11 big goals which is what you need in the playoffs. For defense I'd probably go with McZ and metzler for Buf, both in top 5 in playoff defenders scoring and McZ with the lead in blocked shots. And for the reasons staed in the previous task, Buf goalie Ced Robinson.
5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why? I think here the popular choice would have to be New Orleans. The SHL is a party league and New Orleans is a party destination without question. The food is amazing and the overall vibe is amazing as well. If you wanted a solid blue collar venue then beers and Buffalo wings is a pretty damn fine combo as well but Buffalo in reality just desn't have the ambiance of a New Orleans.
6. Who are the 3 most dangerous players on the ice in this series and why? The first one I would have to say is Joe Kurczewski. The guy was simply other worldly for Calgary for many seasons and he has not missed a beat in moving to New Orleans. Buffalo's Viktor Marius is a beast to play against as he'd just as soon knock you into next week as score a big goal, definitely a monster power forward. And finally I would have to say Goalie Ced Robinson who had a really good playoffs so far with a couple shutouts and just 1 loss in each of his 2 previous series.

Task 5: (Written, 3 TPE)
Ooof, you happened to walk into one of the challenge cup teams locker room and witnessed a truly shocking visual which left you stunned! You closed your eyes and quickly left the premises... word has gotten out that something went down in the LR but the details are murky.. HO is investigating the matter and asking you 'the eye witness' to explain what happened! Must be 150 words or more. *tag anyone involved*
Wandered by the New Orleans locker room while the team was having a pre game snack. I heard a strange cooing sound, looked in and there were cages with pigeons in them. Tons of pigeons. The players all had big plates of parmesans in front of them and they were chowing down. I overheard the players saying that they were for sure going to win this thing because they knew what the Dragons dynasty used to win all their cups. This pigeon parm is gonna guarantee us victory. Doesn't even taste that bad. I felt the bile start to rise in the back of my throat as I raced to find a bathroom where I proceeded to throw up all my insides. Finally regaining my senses finally I thought what a bunch of idiots. It's the Parm Pigeon, not pigeon parm! It's chicken parm. How the hell did those guys get it wrong? I found out later that PETA was outside the arena in protest as apparently one of the equipment boys had gone to a local park with a bunch of bread and lured most of the city's pigeon population to it's doom.

Task 7: (Written, 3 TPE)
The commish has asked that both challenge cup participants collaberate on a large charity event to be held during the festivities leading to the start of the finals, and you have been asked by the league to set everything up! What did you come up with? what sort of theme did you choose? what were some of the events to take place to help raise money? what players were very helpful during this process? where will the funds be donated? Must be 150 words or more. *tag anyone involved* The charity challenge this season will be an eating contest to benefit St Judes hospital and it will be held in a large pavilion raised outside the hospital. There will be a hilarious twist to the contest in that both teams will not be eating the same food. The Buffalo team will have to eat crawfish and the New Orleans team will compete eating buffalo wings. The players were very helpful in the fact they they were asked to get sponsors from their friends and from the fans per amount of food consumed. There was one particular player the fans rallied around, Buffalo's German native God McZehrl. McZehrl was heard to exclaim balls, balls, balls what is crawfish? He turned a lovely shade of green when he was told they were like mini lobster and he had to suck the brains out of the heads. The fans got behind him, he even had some pledge $50 a crawfish! In the end the Buffalo Stampede raised the most money for St Judes. They earned $73,425 by eating 512 crawfish in 15 minutes and the Spectres raised $63,851 by eating 457 buffalo wings in 15 minutes. But by far the star of the show was God McZehrl, who despite being disgusted by what he had to do was moved to tears by his fans generosity and savagely devoured 47 crawfish in the 15 minute time period to lead his team to victory. All in all it was a very popular event for both teams and fans and alot of money was raised for a good cause. @Chris-McZehrl

TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
Back by popular demand! Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals.
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oddly_colored_beef · 04-09-2019, 12:20 PM

Task 1:

This was a very rocky regular season for Billy Sorokin. He struggled mightily in the beginning of the season, often getting blown out and yanked from games early. His save percentage hovered around .850 for around half the year, but the Crows management showed their faith and kept putting him out there most nights. Sorokin was able to turn it around a bit, ending the season with an .873 save percentage, 3.10 goals against, a shutout and a league-leading 28 wins. Sorokin ended up receiving a brief, late-season call up to the Syndicate, when he started in one game, saving 38 of the 42 shots he faced in a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. He also took the first penalty of his professional career in the game, a delay of game minor (he still hasn't taken a penalty in an SMJHL game). Sorokin was able to finish the season on a high note, winning the Four Star Cup with the Crows for the second straight season, this time as the starter, finishing the playoff run with a, while uninspiring .864 save percentage, this stat line looks much better if you exclude the clunker that was his first playoff start (a 5 save performance while facing 9 shots, excluding this game causes his save percentage to jump up a full 10 points to a much more respectable .874).

Task 3:

1. New Orleans has a definitive managerial advantaged over Buffalo in the series, if for no other reason than having one of the greatest minds in SMJHL history JKortesi81 leading the charge. JKortesi81 is coming off of his second straight Four Star Cup victory as GM of the St. Louis Scarecrows, a roster and dynasty he built that is continuing past his time with the Crows, as the Crows went on to win their third straight cup this season, their first without JKortesi at the helm.

Task 5:

I walked in and he was just... there. Alone. I thought I was just doing my old GM a favor when @JKortesi81 asked my to go grab him something from the Sceptres locker room. I had just met him for lunch before we both started our respective championship series, it was the first time I had seen him for a while. He'll always hold a special place in my heart drafting me to my first SMJHL team, but this, this has changed me. We headed back over to the Sceptres arena so JKortesi81 could show me around. He asked me to go into the locker room to grab the keys to the zamboni (we definitely weren't planning on doing donuts at center ice). I opened the door, and there he was. Sceptres starting goalie Aleister Cain (@SlashACM), floating directly above the logo in the middle of the room, cross-legged in nothing but his tighty-whities. Full-on Birdman style. In the year I spent sharing the net with Cainer, I had never seen anything like this. I stood there in shock, paralyzed, unable to do anything but stare. He slowly opened his eye lids, revealing his eyes which were blacker than obsidian. He seemed to stare straight through my own eyes, and said "To leave the J, you must smoke the hay." Next thing I knew I was up in JKortesi's office, like nothing had happened.

Task 14: PM'd

JVMjrDOT · 04-09-2019, 02:07 PM

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ErM · 04-09-2019, 04:12 PM

Task 1

Season 46 was a tough one for Tor Tuck and the Edmonton Blizzard. I would say the team as a whole was on of the hardest hit by the decision to expand the league and the expansion draft. To make matters worse the Edmonton Blizzard lost players to other ways aside from the expansion draft. The draft itself split up friendships and created some difficult decisions for some of the free agents in Edmonton. The Blizzard also lost their fearless leader to old age and we lost a team legend on the ice as well as from a leadership position. Tor Tuck was the most skilled he has ever been in his career with all of his abilities truly the best they could be, but he was still not the impact player he hoped to be on the ice. Overall, the Blizzard have a fresh face at the helm and many fresh faces and opportunities on the ice so Tor Tuck is beginning a new chapter with the team.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?
I know Finn and Tomen are big names throughout the league and what not but I have to say that the nod has to go to Joe and TDZ in this one. These guys have a pedigree that is likely unmatched by most teams in the league. Not only have they shown they have what it takes to be great players but they have also shown what it takes to win multiple championships in their time.

2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?
Aleister Cain played second fiddle to another great goalie in the league, Tommy Tuck. However, now that he has been giving a starting position I fully expect him to spread his wings and fly to the top of his crafy. Aleister Cain is a great player that has carefully waited for his turn and during that time I believe he has learned what it will take for him to be great

4. Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player and why? *tag that player*
Well this is easy, Aleister Cain is going to be key for the New Orleans Specters going forward. Not only is he a key player in the locker room from a personality perspective where I am sure he is a glue that keeps the guys together and drives activity. He is going to be critical to keeping the other team off the scoreboard for years to come. I fully anticipate him to retire in a NOLA jersey in about 10-15 seasons. He is going to be the team’s franchise player by locking the goalie position down for the foreseeable future.

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?

I like the city of Buffalo and the state of New York more than the next guy. It can be quite beautiful in the right weather circumstances, but the all star game should be a party, and a party is a New Orleanian specialty. Imagine every player having their own personal parade through the city into the stadium where they get onto the ice completely wasted. That sounds like a good time to me.

7. Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.
I think DeMaricus Smyth is the surprise player in this post season because he is the overall goal leader with 11. Now Smyth was a solid player over the course of his career but what makes him so impressive is that he is leading his team in goals when it is stacked top to bottom with experienced players and all stars that have carried their teams to victory over the years.

I walked into the New Orleans Specters locker room and what I saw was one of the most terrifying things of my life. Oisin Fletcher, once one of my dear friends was “getting ready” to get on the ice and when he removed his shirt beneath was a combination of robotic parts and rotting flesh. As soon as I saw the site I booked it out of there as fast as I could because cyborg zombies are just too much for me. It appears that Oisin Fletcher may have died some time ago and through experiments I cannot begin to understand the New Orleans front office turned him into a zombie hockey player that was further augmented with robotic parts that looked like they were from the future. I now know why Oisin started to wear that full-tinted fish bowl when he moved to New Orleans, I thought he had probably gone soft from his age, but I did not realize quite how soft!

@Evok @thedangazone @JKortesi81

Task 14 also done.

NSFL Affiliation
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Wawazat · 04-09-2019, 06:16 PM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more

S46 aka. My FIRST FULL season , was a mix of the good and the frustrating. In S45 I went from a short 11 game regular season into a playoff run that had the St.Louis Scarecrows raising the Four Star Cup for their second straight time. It was awesome but unreal and like I was watching a dream sequence. Then came the S46 Draft and the opportunity to be drafted to a SHL team's roster . I know I had nowhere near the seasoning needed and Id be returning to the SMJHL So I petitioned to go last in the draft long and loud. And it didn't go well and the negotiation over salary went badly too. So I was traded and concentrated on S46 back in the "J" and the opportunity to be a more significant piece in the pursuit for a THREEPEAT.
A full fifty games regular season on the third line netted decent stats (11 goals 13 assists) with no special teams time and roughly 13 minutes a game of ice time. A decent and respectable TRUE start to my career. The Scarecrows S46 playoff run was a masterpiece of strategy that secured the THREEPEAT . And I felt more like an active participant, but not an integral piece to the machine that is the 'Crows machine.
I've reached the 350 cap and when I return for S47 I'll be looking for first or second line minutes to truly test if 'that guy Wawazat' can be an integral piece of a teams build and strategy.
(255)

TASK 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?

I'm a Joe K.& TDZ Signee as a S45 late season F.A.with St.Louis. So naturally I'm biased and feel that after the S45 run for the Four Star Cup that NOLA has the edge on the tactical/ managerial advantage as both came from the TML99 tree of management. And considering the huge undertaking it was to build an expansion team into a Challenge Cup finalist in their first season it's obvious they have mastered the class and are an excellent management team.

2. Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?

This to me is a difficult thing, as goalies are streaky and temperamental creatures that really have to be handled with kit gloves and fed a diet of rainbow sprinkles and frosted Lucky Charms with just the right amount of Cactus Cooler soda pop. That's what I've seen as Cainers teammate in St.Louis. He played in 20 intense playoff games , faced the most shots in the playoffs (625),and his GAA was impressive at 2.96...Ssssooo I'll ignore the facts and say Cedric Robinson just to play devils advocate.

3. Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections.

D- GOD McZerhl
D- Tatu Makela
F- Joe Kurczewski
F-Xavier Paquette
F-Oliver Konig
G- Aleister Cain

On defense it has to be all Buffalo Stampede players the 1st D line of GOD McZerhl and Tatu Makela their just the dominate pairing in the series.
Left wing And Right wing its New Orleans Specters players LW Joe Kurczewski and RW Xavier Paquette their stats in the playoffs are too good to ignore.
At Center I've selected Oliver Konig from the Stampede he's the highest scoring center in playoff stats (11-9-20)
And in goal I would have to take the amazing Aleister Cain as I said prior he's faced more shots, played in longer series with harder playoff match ups with incredible results.

4. Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player and why? *tag that player*

Buffalos next important player is undoubtably Hippo Passamus an awesome 1st year stats wise and an even stronger S46 playoff run. @Mayuu
For New Orleans it's got to be Aleister Cain he's a superstar goalie in the making and as the Specters older pickups regress they'll have to lean on him more and more to keep them competitive. @SlashACM

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?

Given the two cities listed here the obvious choice is NOLA ..that's New Orleans. It's a city that understands and thrives on visitors and vacationers and a city that knows that special events like a SHL All Star game are its life's blood . So without hesitation I'll have to reccomend New Orleans. I'm sure Buffalo is a great town and if Stampede fans are as awesome as Bills fans ( really fanatics and memorable tailgaters) then I'm sure it would be a good choice. But, it has to be NOLA.

Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)

There will be many SMJHL players watching this Challenge Cup series and dreaming of the day that they are involved in the SHL's biggest staged event. but first things first,, you have to make an SHL teams 20 man roster. Talk about where your player is at within your SHL organization, who are the prospects that you'll be competing with for a roster spot? when do you hope to make the big clubs roster and what are your individual expectations in that rookie season? Must be 150 words or more

T.T. 'Tiger' Wawazat is one of four active prospects currently on the West Kendall Platoon depth chart.
Three are listed as centers, Aleksandr Sherbak (Kelowna), Gaspard Boone(Halifax) and 'that guy Wawazat'(St.Louis). One is listed as a right winger Petr Mikulak (Vancouver).
From what I can see in the S46 regular season lines the Platoon is simply making due with a short roster while their prospects progress in the "J" . The Platoon has recently resigned a IFA winger to fill out the third line, so it appears that the other prospects who have all had longer time to develop are not eager to make that jump to the SHL yet. I'm sure after spending another season in the SMJHL (S47) , if all remain active you'll see all four of us occupying the third and/or fourth lines in West Kendall.
As for expectations, I have none. I simply control what I can (my development) and trust that WKP management will place us ( specificly ME) in slot(s) that will not only help the team but, also allow us to gain some measure of individual success. And hopefully a return to the norm of WKP (that being the playoffs and the Challenge Cup) .

TASK 14:

PM Sent

***Alaska*** · 04-09-2019, 06:30 PM

Task 1:

This has been an exciting, if not slightly disappointing, season for Alex Winters. While it was always going to be hard to follow up the elite level season that he had as a rookie, and he had a respectable second season with 40 pts, but the final result and the way he regressed slightly points wise was disappointing. The best memory from the season was getting an assist on Craig Finley’s double overtime game 7 winner against the Toronto North Stars. This was my first playoff run in the SHL and it was a great experience to get that playoff atmosphere and really feel the crowd behind us. Then to see Fins bury that goal in a game we felt we should have won in regulation was huge. Easily one of the best experiences of my professional hockey career and to know that we’re only just getting started as a team made it beyond sweet. (155 Words)

Task 9:

When you come into a series like the Challenge Cup finals, you know the differences between the two teams are going to be minute. There aren’t a ton of major differences and each team has to do the little things right to come out with a win. When you look at a team like New Orleans, there has to be questions about the overall chemistry of a team that has only existed for a single season. While a lot of the players were winners last season with the Edmonton Blizzard, I think the big difference between the two teams is going to be that chemistry and that consistency of roster. The Buffalo Stampede get a slight edge for me in terms of the overall series, as well as team strength because of those differences and I think that will be what gets them the Cup in at the end of the season here this year. (155 Words)

Task 11:

I’ve done a great job in my first two seasons in the SHL capitalizing on the opportunities that are in front of me. When I was drafted, I don’t think there were expectations that I was going to be an elite player or even a player that could be relied on in all situations. However, after my strong rookie campaign and then another solid campaign as a sophomore, I think the situation has changed a bit for me. I’ve pretty much locked myself into a top six spot (for now at least), with some spot minutes on the third line when Dekens is on a heater and I’m slumping. Those minutes are the kind that you want to be playing if you want to be a top level contributor for your team. I’m excited to see what the prospects we have coming up soon will do. Guys like Novak, Andrej [Dosckocil], Vent and Larson that are all talented players in the SMJHL and should be able to make a significant impact at the next level. (175 Words)

Task 3:

1. I’d have to put my money on Joe and TDZ having the advantage in terms of tactical ability in this matchup. Having managed against Joe first hand, I can speak from personal experience about the difficulties that their opponents face each games. Plus with recently sub par seasons from Buffalo, my money would be on New Orleans’ group. (59 Words)

4. Cassius Darrow @hhh81 is the young player that I think is going to be the biggest contributor between these two teams in the next couple seasons. His ability to make plays on the back end and contribute offensively is something that can’t be overstated and I think he’s going to be an elite player at the next level. (57 Words)

5. No offense to New Orleans because I’ve never been there, but Buffalo is one of the most hockey mad cities on the planet and I think they would be the perfect host for the SHL All-Star Game next season. The HarborCenter is set up perfectly for all the festivities and I believe it would be a city that would fully support the event and represent the SHL well. (68 Words)

6. Oisin Fletcher, Oliver Konig and DeMaricus Smyth. These three players are the ones that stand out to me as the ones that are going to be the most dangerous in this series. All three had great seasons in terms of their contributions to their teams and if either teams need a goal during this series, I’d expect these players to be on the ice for their respective teams. (68 Words)

Task 14:

PM Sent

Alex Winters (retired)
Matej Winters (retired)
Dominik Winters
S45 Jesster Trophy Winner
Challenge Cup Winning Goal Club: S52

Rancidbudgie · 04-09-2019, 07:43 PM

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?

Having two players drafted and played under Joe during my times in St. Louis, I have to say, in a perfectly biased way, New Orleans has this one. Joe just knows how to win. 3 4-star cups, and multiple Challenge Cups with his player on both Alberta teams. They’ve drafted and cobbled an expansion roster again that, not really to the surprise of most, challenges for top of the conference and league, and made it to the Cup Finals.

4. Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player and why? *tag that player*

Buffalo - Cassius Darrow @hhh81
Already having stepped up on the third pairing in this playoff run, Buffalo has to be pleased with the progress of their S45 defenseman. Already exceeding 600 TPE, look for Darrow to get more and more minutes on the big club next year and beyond, and all signs point to him being a top-pairing defenseman for the Stampede going forward.

New Orleans - Michael Fox @FuzzSHL
One of the challenges facing an expansion franchise is the older players drafted to the squad need to be replaced in quick time, so you need your initial draftees who can answer the call in relatively quick time. Drafted from the St. Louis Scarecrows in the 2nd round of the S46 SHL draft, Fox is a dynamic offensive player who is already at over 400 TPE, and still growing. Look for Fox to be one the first called up as the post-expansion draft wave of new New Orleans players.

5.You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?

With the recent IIHF expansion, I thought it would be a good idea to hold the all-star game in one of the two new expanded countries. How did i choose between the two? Easy. My player is Swiss. Suck it Japan, you can have the next season’s. One of Switzerland’s more populated cities and a birthplace of many NHL players, Zurich would be an excellent choice to host the SHL’s next iteration of the All-star game, showcasing the game to the new markets.

7. Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.

For the New Orleans Specters, one of the surprising stories of the playoffs has been Xavier Paquette, who has stayed 3rd in team scoring despite being on the 2nd line and only being 10th on the team in ice time. Four goals, five assists,

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.

Stepping into a larger role this season, Basil Magnicotta moved from the third pairing to the top pairing, forming a dynamic duo with defensive stalwart Slip McScruff. Magnicotta finally stepped up his offensive game, albeit after being incredibly snakebitten on goals for most of the season. A shoot-first defenseman should aim for more than six goals, but Magnicotta still helped drive the play, racking up 27 assists and almost doubling his point total rom his rookie season. The Scarecrows completed the three-peat this postseason, and Magnicotta held the 4-Star Cup aloft for the second time is as many seasons. Being so far undefeated in his SMJHL career when it comes to team success, Magnicotta has to be happy with what he’s done so far. The Swiss skater looks to return to the SMJHL next season, and hopes to continue the streak of Scarecrow success, and dominate the league another season.

Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)
You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.

Well, let’s have a look at the Finals, Between the New Orleans Specters and the Buffalo Stampede. Basil Magnicotta giving his thoughts: “I’m really excited to be a part of this Specters organization, so I know I’m a bit biased, but i really think New Orleans will win this out in the end. To win the series, the entire group of skaters need to contribute - they got a lot of great players in the Expansion Draft, but are a little more top-heavy than Buffalo. Depth could lose them this series, but not if they find offense from less likely places. Buffalo is the opposite - incredibly deep and also with top-line talent packing the roster, Buffalo now just needs its stars to outshine those of the Specters. If they can win the big matchups and the top players win their matchups, Buffalo’s depth can carry the team the rest of the way to the Challenge Cup.

Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)
There will be many SMJHL players watching this Challenge Cup series and dreaming of the day that they are involved in the SHL's biggest staged event. but first things first,, you have to make an SHL teams 20 man roster. Talk about where your player is at within your SHL organization, who are the prospects that you'll be competing with for a roster spot? when do you hope to make the big clubs roster and what are your individual expectations in that rookie season? Must be 150 words or more.

Looking at the incredibly stout New Orleans Specters roster, and the blue-line that brought them to the Challenge Cup Final, I don’t think Magnicotta will crack that roster for a while. It will take the regression of at least one of the New Orleans blue-line, barring something drastic like a trade, to make an opening that Magnicotta might step into. The only benefit to Magnicotta is that New Orleans has a smaller prospect list than most teams due to being a recent expansion franchise, and is therefore one of the first in line to earn a spot on the roster after a retirement or other vacancy. It is rumoured that New Orleans will have the same top 6 in their lineup for next season, and Magnicotta has been asked to extend his tour with the St. Louis Scarecrows, who just completed the three-peat as 4-star cup champions. At least one or two more seasons will likely be needed before the Swiss skater can crack the Specters regular roster.

EDIT: Also sent in Task #14

Thank you to Ham and Sulo for the sigs!

raymond3000 · 04-10-2019, 01:00 AM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.
On a personal level, Andreas Kvalheim had a disappointing season for the Montreal Militia. After scoring 35 points last season, Kvalheim was expected to take the next step in S46 and cement himself as a top SMJHL player. However, his numbers regressed, potting only 31 points despite playing 20 minutes a game. Kvalheim had a hot start to the season, putting up 6 points in the first two games, and led the league in scoring for the first week. However, he began to play poorly and was eventually demoted to the second line. His defensive game however, did improve, and he was 4th in the league in hits, and was a key component of the Militia's top ranked penalty kill. In the playoffs, Kvalheim again started on fire, putting up four points in game 1 against the Outlaws. But as was the case all season long, Kvalheim struggled with consistency. The Militia beat the Outlaws in 5 games before losing to the Kelowna Knights in a hard-fought seven game series.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?
Buffalo's general manages, WannabeFinn and Tomen have the managerial advantage in this Challenge Cup Finals. WannabeFinn is a long-time veteran of the league and has been GM of Buffalo for 10 seasons now. His experience, especially in the SHL, far outweighs that of the the two Specters managers. The Specters are obviously an expansion team, and their GMs are similarly new to their roles.

3. Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections.
F - Joe Kurczewski - the leading scorer and consistenly one of the best players in the league
F - Viktor Marius - leads the playoffs in hits and can put the puck in the net as well
F - Oliver Konig - Buffalo's top centre who plays in all situations
D - Tatu Makela - the young defender has finally proven himself to be Buffalo's #1 dman
D - GOD McZehrl - Following in his fathers footsteps, McZehrl is proving to be a clutch playoff performer
G - Aleister Cain - Behind a weak Specters defense, the rookie has performed admirably in the playoffs

5. You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?
Buffalo should get the All-Star game as a reward for winning the Challenge Cup. They've had a long, tedious journey to this points ever since entering the league in S25. There have been many setbacks and false starts along the way, but under the current GM group, the Stampede have finally broken through and claimed the Challenge Cup.

7. Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.
GOD McZerhl of the Buffalo Stampede has been the surprise of the S46 SHL playoffs. On the crowded Stampede blueline consisting of McZerhl, rising star Tatu Makela, and greybeards Alexis Metzler and Charles Walker, McZerhl has been their top scorer from the back end with 14 points in 17 games. He also has 30 shot blocks, which is tops in the league.

Task 11: (Written, 3 TPE)
There will be many SMJHL players watching this Challenge Cup series and dreaming of the day that they are involved in the SHL's biggest staged event. but first things first,, you have to make an SHL teams 20 man roster. Talk about where your player is at within your SHL organization, who are the prospects that you'll be competing with for a roster spot? when do you hope to make the big clubs roster and what are your individual expectations in that rookie season? Must be 150 words or more.
Andreas Kvalheim is looking to make the Texas Renegades roster for the upcoming SHL season. After three seasons with the Militia, Kvalheim and the Renegades both feel that he is ready to play in the big leagues. Kvalheim is on the the Renegades' top prospects and is likely to play on the third line to start his SHL career. His main competitor for that role will likely fellow season 45 draftee Nicolas Fleming. Expectations for Kvalheim will be to play a solid two-way game, not be a liability in his own zone and contribute a few goals every now and then. 100 hits would be an ideal number, but that may be unlikely due to linemates and ice time. As a team, the Renegades will be looking to get back to the playoffs after missing out in Season 46. The Renegades had been pegged by many to be Challenge Cup contenders, but fell flat and missed the post-season entirely.

TASK 12: (Graphic, 3 TPE)
Izz.tv is covering the series and they are looking for a tale of the tape graphic to use during the games! Pick a player from each team that are lining up against each other and create a graphic comparing their playoff statistics in S46. Must include player render, team name, team logo, and at least 4 statistics for each player.
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TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
Back by popular demand! Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals.

**Important**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “#Scrambled-Izzy." do not send it to my personal account cause i will not look at it and you will not recieve credit for it. Do not post the answers in here cause you will not get credit for the task. [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer]

SENT

Mack · 04-10-2019, 02:39 AM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be 150 words or more.

Now that my first season is done I am happy with it overall but felt it was disappointing how I did poorly in the last quarter or so of the season. The team overall got swept in the playoffs round 1 which sucked but on a personal player level it just sucked to be on such a good role and then crap the bed down the stretch. My lucky number in life is 13 and I finished with 13 goals and assists so I take that as a great sign to start my career. One of my best moment was a 1st star performance vs the Pride. I had the game winning goal and an assist in a 4-2 win. I also had 3 shots and 2 hits, 2 hits is rare for me! One shitty game was late in the season against the Panthers in an important game we ended up losing. I did nothing offensively and was -2 in around 20mins of icetime. Anyways overall I am very happy with my career so far and am excited to see what is next for me!

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)
Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be 50 words or more.

1. Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why?
I think Wannabefinn and Tomen have the advantage as they have been doing this for a long time. I really like how they draft and they seem to just know what they are doing over there. Building a winner doesn't happen over night but they have done it the right way and I expect them to win. New Orleans is in their first year but watch out for them in the future!

Task 5: (Written, 3 TPE)
Ooof, you happened to walk into one of the challenge cup teams locker room and witnessed a truly shocking visual which left you stunned! You closed your eyes and quickly left the premises... word has gotten out that something went down in the LR but the details are murky.. HO is investigating the matter and asking you 'the eye witness' to explain what happened! Must be 150 words or more. *tag anyone involved*

The league is still investigating so I can't give all the details but it was a shock for me to see. I walk into the Specters locker room and the entire team is wearing blood red robes. The lights are off and candles are lit everywhere. They are chanting together something about Mother Mary? They didn't notice me so I hid behind a doorway and listened in. Things got weirder as a few of them disrobed and began a ritualistic dance in the middle of a giant circle of teammates who continued chanting. Two people sat in the corner of the room banging on a massive drum and humming an enchanting tune. I've had enough and get up to leave when I one of the players spots me...I try to make a run for it but they are too quick and they have me cornered. I could never have guessed what was in store for me next.

Task 7: (Written, 3 TPE)
The commish has asked that both challenge cup participants collaberate on a large charity event to be held during the festivities leading to the start of the finals, and you have been asked by the league to set everything up! What did you come up with? what sort of theme did you choose? what were some of the events to take place to help raise money? what players were very helpful during this process? where will the funds be donated? Must be 150 words or more. *tag anyone involved*

I guess word got around that I like to play poker so I was asked to set up a charity poker night. We had the entire Buffalo roster at a local Casino for the night and a great night of gambling and prizes followed. We were raising money for one of the leagues favorite charities :"The Derek Zoolander Center For Children Who Can’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too". We raised over $200,000 this year and had some great prizes donated to us from all over. One lucky fan won a brand new Cow. A husband and wife duo walked away with matching buckets! The night had lots of different games but the main focus was a texas hold em poker tournament. The eventual winner was a fan who played until 11:30 PM and won the grand prize of 4 years worth of honey and the picture of darkness.

Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)
You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.

I think the favorite to win this series and take home the Challenge Cup are the Buffalo Stampede. Buffalo was the top regular season team and that tends to be a good sign when it comes playoff time. They are managed by people who really care to win it all and have done a great job building a winner. New Orleans has come in and just been a powerhouse this season in year 1 of expansion but I just don't want to bet on an expansion team winning it all. I think the Specters are the underdogs here but they could pull it off with some great special teams play. They have a lot of star power and if they can get some great PP and PK work done they could really steal the series. If Buffalo just plays there game and doesn't try and mess with what worked to get them here I think they can take it all.

Task 13: (Written, 3 TPE)
This is an historic finals as both franchises come in with some amazing storylines to boast! Write a TV ad for a "History Will Be Made" script and in 150 words or more add the details and circumstance that warrant either or both teams for this television ad. details could include a memory from there team's history, whether recent or past, it is up to you.

History will be made in this years SHL finals! You have the regular season top team the Buffalo Stampede vs the new expansion but deadly 2nd place in the west New Orleans Specters. The Buffalo Stampede have never won a Challenge Cup before and they are looking to make history and bring the party to Buffalo for the first time. New Orleans is in only their first season ever so if they were to win the whole thing it would just be shocking for many. Normally you expect and expansion team to struggle early but not anymore as it seems they can become quite competitive very quickly. Buffalo has been in the league since S25 so it would just be an amazing story for them to win it all. The league is also set to have it's 5th different cup winner in 5 seasons which is great for people who enjoy parity. Whoever you're cheering for will make history, tune in to find out who wins it all!

Mayuu · 04-10-2019, 07:54 AM

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TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)

For most players season 46 is over and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your season. Talk to us about how you did.. what were some of your players best and worst moments? what were your overall numbers? did you meet your individual goals? what areas in your game were you happy with and what areas fell short? Must be [u]150[/u] words or more.

The season started slow for Hippo, the line with Marius and König was really popping, but Hippo was not the driver. As was expected.

Compared to some other S43 Prospects Hippo has not been leading his line but rather been carried.
Points total for the season was decent, just a little bit below the leader. Corsi% is one of the top of the league at 55%, but once again, playing on one of the best lines on the #1 team has that effect.
Defensively Hippo has had a stud of a season, 0 penalty minutes all season meant Hippo didn't put his team at a disadvantage.

All in all, ending with the #1 seed feels more important the individual performance, the cutie line with Marius and König will keep trucking for seasons to come, once Viktor and Oliver is in their wheelchairs Hippo will step up and get the task done!

[3 TPE]

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Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)

Pick up to 5 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '[u]1[/u]' TPE. Each answer must be [u]50[/u] words or more.

Between Buffalo's (WannabeFinn, Tomen) and New Orleans (JKortesi81, TheDangaZone) which set of GM's have the tactical/managerial advantage in this series and why? 

Between Cedric Robinson and Aleister Cain which goalie would you say had the more impressive run towards this championship series, and why?

Between both rosters, create an all Challenge Cup starting lineup! (D, D, F, F, F, G) and in 50 words or more explain alittle about your selections.

Choose 1 young player from each team (either on their roster or a prospect of theirs) who you believe will be there teams next important player and why? *tag that player*

You have been asked by the league to choose a destination for next seasons all star game and its between New Orleans and Buffalo, which city did you decide should get this important league event and why?

Who are the 3 most dangerous players on the ice in this series and why? 

Who has been there teams surprise player/unsung hero in the post season and why?..must include at least 1 stat to back up claim.

1.
It's a close one, but I'm going to have to go with my bosses WannaBeFinn and Tomen, they put in a ungodly amount of hours in testing and making the LR a place where everyone want's to engage. The team they put together the last seasons is a heavy punching team, and there's still a lot of prospects in the drawer.

3.
Tatu Makela
GOD McZehrl
Viktor Marius
Oisin Fletcher
TJ Bayley

Cedric Robinson

The defensive power of Tatu and GOD with high checking and solid defense is a total lock down in the back end.

Marius is the possession god and will retrieve all the pucks.
Oisin for the flare and allround play
TJ is scoring like a mad man and is to hot not to include in the super line
Robinson or Cain is a hard choice but I got to go with Robinson cause I love Grok.

5.
Buffalo gets to host the all-star event purely because of wings and @TheDamnWalrus will be belly dancing on stage between the periods.
GM WannaBeFinn will be using his patented Wild Wings gun and shoot buckets of wings into the crowd. The buckets includes wings and napkins and comes in XL, XXL and XXXL size. AMERICA FUCK YEAH

6.

Richard Physt, Aleixs Metzler and Joe Kurczewski.
Physt is leading the PIM by a mile and already particpated in two fights.
Metzler being of Australian decent is a lunatic and you never know what will set him of, he's got a snake in his boot.
Kurczewski cause he's a big meanie who's not afraid of taking a battle to the boards

[4 TPE]

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Task 5: (Written, 3 TPE)

Ooof, you happened to walk into one of the challenge cup teams locker room and witnessed a truly shocking visual which left you stunned! You closed your eyes and quickly left the premises... word has gotten out that something went down in the LR but the details are murky.. HO is investigating the matter and asking you 'the eye witness' to explain what happened! Must be 150 words or more. *tag anyone involved*

To celebrate the first ever finals appearance for the Buffalo Stampede management invited old players to the facilities to celebrate good efforts and to include them in this historic moment, the invited players were Viktor Vorkampfer @kit , Brynjar Tusk @ThatDamnWalrus and Eduard Selich @Tomen .
These tree, the managers @WannabeFinn @Tomen , Charles Walker @Zombiewolf and Alexis Metzler @Avakael all were strolling around the office talking to all the players and staff, generally having a good time.

That was until Brynjar Tusk decided it was a good idea to have a soggy biscuit competition, just as they used to back in the day.
This competition was something of a ritual in the past, but died once these members retired, no new members were particularly fond of the concept.

After much argumentation Brynjar managed to convince everyone but GM Tomen and Alexis to participate.

They proceeded to the locker room and proceeded the competition, no one wanted to lose and eventually it was down to GM WannaBeFinn and Brynjar Tusk.
As GM WannaBeFinn finished, Tusk couldn't believe he lost but since it was a competition between teammates, the action had to be taken, time to bit the biscuit.

As he bit down, Cassius Darrow @hhh81 opened the locker room door mouth gaping at the sight. Eventually regaining his composure he closed the door and pondered if he needed to involve HO.

[3 TPE]

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Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)

You have been asked to spend a few minutes on air with the series commentators during the game 1 preshow! During that segment they ask you to do a full break down on the series... in 150 words or more tell them who you believe is the favorite and who is the underdog of this series and why.. as well as your thoughts on what each team needs to do or not do to win the challenge cup.

Hey, this is Mayuu Naise and I'll bring you my analysis on the series between Buffalo Stampede and the New Orleans Specters.
This finals is the first in both franchise history, one because it's a brand new franchise and one which has never seen any success outside the first round of the playoffs.

Both teams feature explosive first lines and depth on both Defense and Forward side. I think the third lines will be key to the series, we've seen what the first and second line of each team can do, they bring their A game every night. What will be one of the difference makers here will be if the third line can step up and put in those crucial goals and keep it clean around their net when they get matched up against the top lines of the other team.

Another very interesting battle that will go down is the one between the goaltenders, both entering the SMJHL at season 43 and both getting the call up to the majors this season.
These two goalies has battled it out over and over again during their careers, it will without a doubt be the first measurement of who's the best currently.

I believe these two teams will duke it out many time in the future playoffs. The favorites here has got to be the Stampede though since they have been in the league a longer time. Experience wise they are both new to the finals, but one team has been around longer.

[3 TPE]

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TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)

Back by popular demand! Unscramble the names of these four players who will be competing in the Challenge Cup Finals. 

**[u]Important[/u]**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “#Scrambled-Izzy." [u]do not[/u] send it to my personal account cause i will [u]not[/u] look at it and you will not recieve credit for it. Do not post the answers in here cause you will not get credit for the task.  [Grading: 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer]

1. pusesmakajolil

2. noewtdicatslo 

3. lkgvironeoi 

4. ihoswlilmlncsaai

PM'ed

[3 TPE]

RETIRED

Off · 04-10-2019, 09:40 AM

TASK 1: (Written, 3 TPE)

In the world of sport, there is regression, and then there is being historically bad. Bernik Vrzala reached that level in his second season with the Whalers, as he tried his best to lead the league in turnovers. And not the edible kind. His scoring has never been a high pint, relying mostly on his skating and his speed, but he seemed to be the best bambi on the ice at times. Everything he did was wrong, and the worst part was the coaches had to keep playing him on the first pairing, due to the team composition. There was not much of a redeeming factor for his season, as most of it and the accompanying tape will be going in the trash due to the lackluster performance. The best part of the season was it ending so that he can get more time to get more confidence in his game and have a much better 3rd season.

Task 3: (Written, up to 5 TPE)

#2 There is a big discussion coming up on the goalies between Cain and Robinson. Personally, my money is on Cain, due to the experience that he has had in the league, even if he is on a new team, he has clicked instantly and is now ready to finish it out. Robinson is a feel good story being pulled into a winning team, but that means there is a lot more weight riding them.

Task 5: (Written, 3 TPE)

Okay look, I am not a rat, and I understand that what happens in the locker room, stays in the locker room, but The Scarecrows had some extra funky stuff going on. I know Vent and I shouldn't have even gotten into the room in the first place, but we were so curious. Anyway, that place is some children of the corn type shit. Like legit that place is mega scary. I swear I heard voices throughout the place, and the only person I saw. Well. Im not convinced they were a person. I tried to get out as fast as I could, but the room seemed to move, as if it knew I was trying to leave. It was all very unsettling. Eventually I found the door and made my way out but I couldn’t find Vent anywhere. I had to head back in their and get my Czechia teammate from the nightmare scape. We dont like to talk about it, we still have nightmares.

Task 7: (Written, 3 TPE)

The commish wants something to raise some money for the league and such. That’s why i’ve gathered the best of the best. And nobody is bestia than Czechia! Luke, Vent, Petr, Jakub and myself gathered together to make the best possible attempt, at a charity ESPORTS tournament! The teams will compete in a gauntlet of esports ready games. Rocket League, Counter Strike, Dota, Wreckfest, Fortnite, whatever we need. Fans will place “bets” by donating with a cheer for the team of their choosing. The Winner of the tournament will get ultimate videogame bragging rights within the league. My minions and I have also decided that we will model it off of the old Stanley Cup rules, where teams can challenge the champion to win the title for the season. I could have not organized it with the ongoing support from the best national based team in the worlds! May the best team be cheered on harder!

Task 9: (Written, 3 TPE)

Hey guys, great to be here! You know, I am just fascinated by the goaltending match here. Cain versus Robinson is going to be one of the more important active battles that will be going on throughout the series. Due to this, I believe, that since I like Cain more in this match up, that this makes the Spectre's the favourites to win. They are both very strong teams, that is that they both made it farther than everyone else such far and are both very, very strong teams. But unlike these professionals over here who do advanced analytics, I am putting my faith of my casting career on the goaltender matchup. The Stamps are very strong, and there is no denying that Robinson has earned the respect of the rest of the league, but I feel that in this head to head, that there is just that much more of an edge, a razor’s edge really, that Cain can hold onto the series if given the chance. That said, if Robinson wins the duel, I am not going to say i’m surprised, these are some high end players.

TASK 14: (*CASUAL MEMBER SPECIAL* Send answer in PM, up to 3 TPE)
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@ImShiny @"luketd"@efiug@Esso2264

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