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skyrrhawk · 04-14-2024, 01:04 PM

written option #2

Neutral territory is most definitely not Celeste's comfort zone, and even less so when it's somewhere with as much densely-populated space as Japan, but they're excited for the opportunity to play in front of an unfamiliar crowd. The pressures are different, and it's a nice break, mentally! Plus, hockey is hockey, no matter where you are. Really, once you're out on the ice, you can kind of ignore the rest of it. And being able to go out without running the risk of fans running into you for the most part is definitely a plus in terms of locale, though they wouldn't be mad if people Did come up to them!

Celly's bigger problem is that they love vending machines, arcades, and gachapon. So obviously they've had to set aside a fair bit of money from their regular spending to use on frivolous things in Japan. And they will most definitely end up going over budget, because they also plan to come home with a Saitama Seibu Lions jersey of Red Sox legend Daisuke Matsuzaka. Sue them.

***Rankle*** · 04-14-2024, 01:09 PM

Prompt 2

Going to Japan would be such a great experience and it is one that Pork Tenderloin would value immensely. He has never experienced any cultures outside of north america and this would be a wonderful opportunity to try new foods, meet new people, and spread the game he loves so much. One thing he certainly wants to try is tonkatsu. Being made of pork himself, it will be interesting to see what incredible things Japan can do with pork. That being said, I think it is also very important to spread the game and use this time to connect with fans. Hockey truly is a global sport and we have a responsibility to spread the highest tier of play around the globe. More people should get to enjoy the game they love in person and see their favorite hockey superstars on the ice. It's an honor to be an ambassador of the game and to get to spread joy like this.

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TannerPitts · 04-14-2024, 01:57 PM

Written Option 2: Your team is taking part of this seasons SHL Global Series and they start their season with 2 games in Japan because HO has heard there is untapped market potential there. How does your player feel about the trip? Is it pointless travel to play in front of neutral crowd and missing on actual home opener? Or are they just exited to see the world and thrilled about the opportunity to win over the local fans? Does all this make the game feel more like showmatch than actual regular season game?

Tanner Pitts was ecstatic to find out that for their inaugural season that the Ottawa Highlanders were going to start their season with two games in Japan. While everyone expected him to have travel experience due to the fact he was from over seas, Tanner had never visited the island of Japan. While he hadn't been aware that SMJHL hockey was so popular with Japanese culture, he was excited to see what their fans had in store for them upon their arrival. While Tanner wasn't sure that HO was right in saying that there was an untapped market potential in Japan, he was hopeful to prove them wrong. Tanner loved hearing the roar of the crowd and was hoping that the neutral ice of Japan would not disappoint his expectations. This game may be nothing more than a show match to drum up interest in the league, but Tanner was hopeful it would live up to his expectations.

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unconfident69 · 04-14-2024, 01:59 PM

not quite sure what stun gun could possibly be doing on chirper to be popular anywhere, but i guess his minimalist style of posting on chirper has attracted some intrigue from the japanese fans of the shl. stun gun has been invited on a gameshow, but his agent never actually told him what the premise or idea of the game is. he kept asking but the guy wouldnt say for some reason so stun just said fuck it and figured he might as well wing it. the set has a lot of colors, and wheels, with a individual booths, along with a huge monopoly board on the ground, literally anything that could be used as a prop. he doesnt have a translator with him so he has no idea whats going on but it seems like everyones enjoying themselves, and after his brief cameo he just sits back and watches the chaos unfold.

adamantium · 04-14-2024, 02:19 PM

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There's always a hurt when you don't get to open the season in front of fans, but it's not like teams don't start the year on road trips--someone has to be the away team, so if it's a year where game one wasn't going to be at home anyway, is it really all that tough? Plus, getting to be a team that grows the game globally is always a bit of honor. The real shit of it is that you're dealing with so many other factors that sort of throw you off your game, especially early in the year. The routines are being broken out of, everything from arrival to pregame to food to sleep, not to mention the jet lag. There's a certain amount of "man that sucks" when you're not able to perform 110% at your all-time best when the point is trying both to win but also put on a show and try to make the game popular.

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gaby · 04-14-2024, 02:51 PM

Option 2

No disrespect to Japan but I believe it is a hockey market that didn't need the SHL Global Series. They already have an IIHF team that is doing really well an won multiple gold medals. If that alone wasn't enough to grow the sport there well we have a problem. But Henri Losanov is only a dumb goalie, what does he know right? He doesn't get to choose which country would benefit the most out of this event. He might as well just enjoy this trip in Japan. Fascinating culture with many great cities to see, the capital of Pikachu land. But yeah he would have much prefer to play in front of the Regina Elk fans to open the season. The team didn't have the best showing the previous season but the barn is still at full capacity. The crowd won't be the same, it will make these 2 games feel like preseason games.

***SDCore*** · 04-14-2024, 02:57 PM

Simmer PT

ephenssta · 04-14-2024, 03:14 PM

I've always wanted to do that one show where people try to serve food on a slanted floor. Hilarity always ensues. In this case, it is both an opportunity to get some local TV time to grow the sport, but also a chance to do some not so subtle product placement for my delicious lines of pudding. What better way to show off just how impressive the pudding is than to bring it on a game show and try to serve it to people sitting in a room that is at like a 45 degree angle? I seriously doubt it will go well for me, but maybe the balance from playing hockey for such a long time will help in some way. In any case, there is only one way to find out! I am really looking forward to the opportunity. For the occasion, I've even created custom pudding spoons that look like little hockey sticks. We will also be using this opportunity to trial a couple new pudding mixes with the various people working in the studio and running some unofficial focus groups in the break rooms.

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Schocar · 04-14-2024, 04:23 PM

Traveling to Japan is a… touchy subject for James. Back when he played under Ogun his team would make semi-frequent trips back to his coach’s home country for show matches. Rose insists that nobody at this game would recognize him, but James couldn't shake the nagging sensation of walking into a trap as his team got off the plane. The grizzlies were even ‘the home team's, just like all those years ago. Even more unnerving was the pomp and circumstance given to this occasion. Banners hung in their locker room welcoming them, and as the time grew closer the crowd’s cheers turned into a dull roar, something that never happened in Ogun’s little matches.

Finally, just before the game, his worst fears came true. A reporter for a local news network came in, and he was put to the job of helping to translate. Rusty though his Japanese was, Ogun had drilled it into his entire team and the reporters began asking how and why he knew Japanese so well. Brushing it off with his usual brusque manner, he simply replied that “this wasn't his first rodeo in Japan, bub”.

Wrong choice.

Word traveled from that interview, and even a couple SHL people on this project were asking after his past playing hockey here. Thank God for his team, they let him have his private moments but as the lights came on over the rink it was Ogun’s team all over again.

This time, James swore, would be different. For himself, and the Grizzlies. Frustration would be channeled into this new season. Now he wasn't just a rookie, he was part of the team’s family. Where his previous journey ended, he found himself finally looking forward to his new o
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*Punk42AE* · 04-14-2024, 04:25 PM

First and foremost these two games in the new Japanese Market are an amazing outreach that the league can do. But secondly the fact that we were able to get onto one of the heralded Japanese Game shows is a whole other level of awesome. When you are able to watch teammates try and use blow dart guns to try and pop balloons, that will then empty vats of chocolate over the suspecting coaches of the teams, it is something to behold. It is one thing to see random people doing crazy things, it's a completely other thing watching big bearly players with beards, muscles, missing teeth, doing all of the same things. The best part is just how much the different the ratings where between games 1 and game 2 of the international series. Game 2 tripled just because of everyone wanting to tune into the sport after seeing these "crazy hockey players". Now to see where in the world the next series will be!

Grum · 04-14-2024, 04:28 PM

Written option 2:

Although Daniel Grumathan was born and raised in Germany, he has always had a fascination with Japan. It started with an appreciation of the food and culture, then media such as anime and manga so when naturally he was ecstatic to hear that the Buffalo Stampede would be playing a few games in Japan. It will be a great chance to check out some of the local sites and also meet some international fans. Taking the season opener away from the home crowd is a bit of a bummer but considering that this opportunity and event will probably not happen again, hockey fans should appreciate the treat that the Japanese audience will be getting. As for the players, although the important thing is to showcase what a great sport hockey is, the game should be treated just the same as any other. Bring the authentic game and energy to really show what the SHL is about.

Toivo · 04-14-2024, 05:01 PM

The game show is related to Pro Wrestling. My baseball player is named after a famous Japanese wrestler, so the fans are quite excited to see my entourage. This game show should be a really exciting platform for all the hockey stars to get on. The audience should be quite entertained. It will be a good outing, I am excited to see how the show unfolds and whether there will be drama between the players. This is our off day so it will be nice to relax and take a moment to enjoy ourselves when not playing or practicing for a game. The travel to Japan is a little be stressful and taxing on the body. Hopefully with this time off on the game show, we will get relaxed. Hopefully following the wrestling game show, my player and the others will be big names in Japan and have been considered to make it big in Japan. Let’s get the wacky game show on with!

**esilverm** · 04-14-2024, 05:02 PM

Pass Forfeit got invited to a show on Japanese television, not unlike game shows on the japanese television you see every day. This one was the one where you have to find what is masquerading as candy in a bedroom set. Pass had seen this one before on the internet so he knew what to do but when the challenge came to him he found it much harder than anticipated. He first went to the alarm clock but came up with a metallic taste in his mouth. Then he rummaged around and found some batteries, double A. These just ended up shocking him. Finally he went to the dresser and found a belt. the belt looked super realistic but when he took his first bite it was made of chocolate. Pass unfortunately didn't win the trophy in the game but he got the good word out about the Panthers and made sure to shout out his teammates who would be appearing later on.

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***boom*** · 04-14-2024, 05:03 PM

Coming over from Europe, Anastasia Söderström is used to travelling a lot, so she's always happy to see more of the world with her teammates. For the Japan series, she's excited to get to play professional hockey in front of an audience that might not have really had the same exposure to SHL hockey beforehand. She's really planning to just spend the excursion taking in the whole experience and getting to see a new country while preparing for a bit of a spectacle. She's usually been good at keeping her thoughts compartmentalized and organized, but going overseas like that is still such an interesting experience that she still wants to spend time just enjoying the wonder of all the new experiences she would have while over in Japan. At the very least, going over to Japan to open the regular season would be a very good bonding experience for everyone on the team and would be a time of wonderful stories that Ana could take back home to her friends and family.

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