Quote:17. Casual Member Special, 3 TPE max

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Quote:2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
You're put in charge of making the casino odds on the Cup winner for next season. Whom are you giving the best and the worst odds to, and what's your reasoning?

It's always hard to accurately predict who will make their way to the challenge cup finals in the SHL. But if I was given the responsibility of deciding the odds the 4 teams I would give the best shot at winning would be as follows.

New Orleans Spectres - They have been a dominant team for seasons and don't show any sign of slowing down now.
Manhatten Rage - This team has a stacked roster and as this season's cup winners I think we could easily see them back in the show next season.
Hamilton Steelhawks - Controversy aside, they have a big active group that is full of people who want to win.
Edmonton Blizzard - The Blizzard have been a force to be reckoned with for a while and I don't see that changing.

As for the lowest odds

Toronto North Stars - I think everyone knows that they are mid rebuild.
Winnipeg Jets - They have made some interesting moves but I don't think its enough.
Minnesota Chiefs - Even as GM I know we are still far from the full potential we have.
Texas Renegades - Also in a heavy rebuild.

Quote:8. Written/Graphic, 3 TPE (150 words min. for written option)
The arenas in San Francisco and New York certainly don't need any gimmicks to get people into the stadium for the series, but the arenas want to make sure they're pulling out all the stops on the big stage. Help the concessions department of one of these two teams develop a new product, with marketing specifically pertaining to this finals series, to be sold at the arena during the finals. Describe the product and the marketing in 150 words or create a promotional poster showing the product, its name, the price, etc.

I think the best idea would be to come up with competing ideas for Finals items that way both teams can get in on the increased marketing and revenue. For the San Fransisco Pride I would go with a special green(named after dinosaur and SFP player Cleo Green) colored Rice-a-roni dish served in a bowl with a grape slushie served in a lions head cup to celebrate their Head GM Grapehead. I think this fun snack pays homage to the team's management, players, and the city that they reside in. After all Rice-a-roni is the San Fransisco treat. For the Manhatten Rage I would go with a PB & Jaywhy(Jelly) toasted bagel with a drink called the Lucky Luke. The drink would consist of vanilla ice cream, strawberry soda, and black cherries all mixed together in a commemorative Rage mug. Like the SFP version I think this combo would serve as a great compliment to the New York franchise.

Quote:6. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
The SHL is taking a stand and trying to do its part in reducing its carbon footprint. One of the proposed ideas is to eliminate back and forth air travel during the Challenge Cup and Four Star Cup finals and instead hold all 4-7 games in one neutral, rotating location a la the Super Bowl. Are you FOR or AGAINST this idea? Why?

I think this could be a great or terrible idea depending on how the league decided to execute it. I think that if the league were to adopt this strategy they should have teams bid to host the event 2 seasons in advance so that proper planning can occur. I think the idea would allow more fans the chance to see Challenge Cup Finals hockey which could help grow the leagues fan base to even greater heights. I would also not want to deprive the fans of the final 2 teams in the chance to see their team hoist the cup in triumph.

Quote:4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
The Most Generic Prompt of All Time - what is your player looking forward to in the offseason? What are they planning on doing? Training? Relaxing? Testing free agency? Whatever it is, let us know!

Collin Gibbles has his work cut out for him this offseason. As player and manager for the Chiefs he has to find time to balance improving his game along with making sure the needs of his teammates are met. There is also the S52 draft that he has been scouting and preparing for in the not too distant future. He has been splitting time in the Chiefs gym on the elliptical while watching tape of both up and coming prospects and possible free agents. Gibbles has also been taking time to tend to his Fiancee Anna Kendrick after their recent pregnancy announcement and looming marriage. He has taken time when he gets home to simply unwind and enjoy the comforts of his family as it continues to grow. Last week Gibbles was spotted with a pair of puppies outside the arena. When questioned he identified the black lab as Buddy and the golden lab as Thor. They seem to be the newest addition to the Gibbles tribe.

Quote:3. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
By now, you're probably familiar with the attributes on FHM, and you likely have some sense of what type of build you're going to be aiming for with your player. What one attribute are you going to focus on most? Of all the attributes in the game, what is your player going to strive to be the absolute best at? Why are you picking that specific attribute above all others?

I think the biggest attribute I am looking forward to is a combination of checking and stick checking. When I first made my player I wanted to make someone who could dominate at stripping the opponent of the puck and drive puck possession for their team. I quickly learned that we didn't even track takeaways so that plan was shot but with the new sim I am excited to bring that idea to fruition. I hope to be one of the top forwards to redefine what it means to be a defensive forward in this league as opposed to the hit centric path the SHL has been on.


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