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S79 SMJHL Postseason Bonanza
Due: Sunday, December 8th @ 11:59 PM PST
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anuragbRegistered Member
16. Goals
Even though my career is still in its early stages, I've already started thinking about what I'd like to achieve, both on and off the ice, in the world of the SHL. Here are some of my goals: Career Goals: - Becoming a Consistent Contributor: I intend to work out as one of the league's most dependable two-way centers, whether through the dominance of faceoffs, setting up teammates or locking up an area of defence; I aim to be the Swiss army knife of a team where a GM can rely on me in any situation of the game. - Win Multiple Cups for SMJHL & in SHL (eventually), ultimate team achievement; I want to help build a winning culture wherever I land in my career - SHL & SMJHL All-Star Appearances: Being recognized as one of the best at my position is a personal milestone I hope to achieve multiple times in my career - HOF Induction: Tho a long-term goal, I strive to develop a career worthy of Hall of Fame recognition, both on and off the ice. Contributing on both ends of the rice, racking up accolades, and leaving a legacy. Also, helping out and being a significant contributor to the league as much as possible. Site Goals: - Become more involved: I am currently in 4 different sim leagues and busy myself on a personal level. Eventually, I would like to become more engaged with SHL as a whole and contribute in ways such as potentially scouting, maybe assistant GMs, and maybe even contributing more in the media sphere of the site Code: 261 Words![[Image: MrbGzIT.png]](https://i.imgur.com/MrbGzIT.png) ![[Image: OOcGSpM.png]](https://i.imgur.com/OOcGSpM.png) 
Jimbo1990Registered Member
18. Milestones
S79 SMJHL Milestones Total TPE: 3 1. Fan Appreciation Day There are no better fans in the J than the rabid diehard fans in St. Louis. They come out to games and get loud through thick and thin and help contribute to the home ice advantage that the Scarecrows enjoyed this season. Because of this the Scarecrows organization is eager to show their appreciation to the fans. This season’s fan appreciation night is to honor both the fans and one of the Scarecrow’s star players. Every fan that comes through the gates gets a Louis Belanger bobblehead. This is not just your run of the mill hockey player bobblehead. Louis’ oversized head is bobbling up and down on the body of a scarecrow hanging up on a post wearing a Belanger Scarecrows jersey. A straw hat sits atop Louis’ head instead of a hockey helmet. A great collector’s item for all of the Scarecrows faithful! Word Count: 145 7. Winner Winner Chicken The Four Star Cup is an extremely prestigious and sought after trophy that takes an unbelievable amount of sacrifice, grit, toughness, skill, and determination to lift over your head. Every player in the Juniors is giving the playoff tournament everything they have in order to get their name engraved on the Cup. However, despite the best efforts from every player on every team, only one team can win when it is all said and done. This year the last team standing was the Quebec City Citadels. The Citadels capped off an incredible regular season with an incredible playoff run. You never know what is going to happen when the sixteen teams in this league enter the playoffs. Truly anything can happen as different teams get hot and underdogs begin to silence their critics. However, I think this year the safe money was being bet on the first seed Citadels to win the whole tournament. How did the Citadels gain the first seed in the tournament and a first round matchup versus the lackluster Vancouver Whalers team? The Quebec City Citadels’ regular season performance was nothing short of dominant. Out of the 66 regular season games played they boasted a staggering 46 win, 18 loss, and 2 OT loss record, resulting in 94 points on the table. They tied the Newfoundland Berserkers, who were also an incredible team this year, in points but what truly set them apart was their goal differential of +126. Stingy defense, great goalkeeping, and an unstoppable offense made them the best team in the league this season, hands down. The team had two players with over 100 points at the end of the season including leaguewide points leader Cristoforo Roccamontepiano. Six of the top ten players in +/- this season were Quebec City players. Four of the top five players with the most hits this season were Quebec City players. They truly dominated every aspect of the game and it was no surprise to see them win the championship. I don’t think anyone around the league would argue that they didn’t earn it. Word Count: 347 12. On the Radar There are many exciting players in this year’s SHL draft that it will be hard for teams to determine who will be the best fit on their roster with so many attractive choices. One player that is sure to be on many team’s radars is the St. Louis Scarecrows winger Boogan McGillicuddy. Boogan was a player that fell to the third round of the SMJHL draft but was given a spot on the top line in St. Louis. He made the most of this opportunity by amassing 26 goals and 48 assists in his rookie season, totaling in 74 points, second most on the team. He logged minutes both on the power play, tallying 24 PP points, and on the penalty kill where he scored 3 short handed goals and a short handed assist. Boogan also logged 155 hits. Boogan is a dynamic player who combines speed, strength, physicality, and skill. He stepped into a power forward role and executed this role well. He has a hard, accurate shot, can handle the puck well, and has solid ability to gain separation from the defense and find himself in the right spots of the ice to make offensive contributions. He is strong, fast, and athletic. Where Boogan could improve upon most is his defensive game. He is physical and can rack up hits but he needs a more well rounded defensive skillset if he wants to do well matching up with the SHL’s best players. Look for him to make strides in this area of his game. Everything considered Boogan would be a great addition to most of the organizations in the SHL and has shown a lot of promise early in his career. I would not expect him to fall as low in the SHL draft as he did in the SMJHL draft. Word Count: 303 Total Word Count: 795
lilstiflerRegistered Posting Freak Code: 18. Milestones+3 TPE for milestones Code: 2. Looking Towards the FutureI think this offseason is very important for us to raise the level of the team. We have several weak positions that are costing us victories in the context of the season. We should definitely improve our defense so that we can help our goalkeeper more. We are conceding too many goals. In general, our offense is okay, because if you look at the statistics, we are not such a bad team in terms of goals scored. I hope that this draft ceremony will be exciting and very successful for us. Of course, the current players also need to improve their game to play better. [105 words] Code: 3. Secret PlansWe haven't talked about it yet, but I think we'll prepare even harder for next season than we did this one. Maybe we need to use some Eastern methods of endurance training, including dragging truck tires on ice. That's definitely not going to happen, but it would be something new and could give the season a real boost at a time when other teams are already starting to get tired. We need to practice all the things we can, without doing anything illegal, because that will only bring us down. I'm sure the coaches will come up with a new method for us to practice to improve our game. [109 words] Code: 15. Charity DriveI have been taught since childhood that it is necessary to help those who need it. And as the years have passed, I have increasingly understood that it is necessary, because when I look at the same children who have not been successful in life, my heart hurts a lot and I want to help. In my homeland, Latvia, in recent years, I have already organized charity hockey games, where all the proceeds were directed to supporting children. I have also promised here that I could organize a charity hockey match and donate all the proceeds to children in Latvia. Especially to children with disabilities. I also actively try to support Ukrainians who need it. Of course, all these activities are carried out to the limit, because my financial situation is not infinite either, so I invite everyone to get involved and help support anything and anywhere, it can be shelter animals, sick children, and just as well people fleeing war. [161 word] TOTAL 10/16
AJWRegistered Member
12. Brett McMann is a 6’2, 210lbs center from Canada looking to make a name for himself in the SMJHL. The Power Forward possesses a lot of speed, physicality, and puck handling on both ends of the ice. McMann is a treat for SMJHL GMs as he has been open about playing for one team and one team only. He hopes and wishes to play for the same team who drafts him throughout his enter SMJHL career before hopefully entering the SHL in later seasons to come. McMann is and has only ever been a team player, making sure his teammates are ready to go each night, going out of his way to get whatever they may need. For SHL GMs, be sure to keep an eye on his activity as he has been known to slack on his progression without the right motivation. Although, with the right motivation this could be a draft gem. McCann is an extremely loyal player and wants to build the relationships and friendships with fellow teammates in order to feel like he belongs where he is.
13. Superstitions are definitely a common topic in the world of hockey, whether that be wearing the same socks every game, having the same warm up, or even the same pre game ritual in order to be ready for puck drop. Brett McMann has not played a single game yet in the SMJHL, but when he gets his shot, his biggest superstition is the food he eats before a game. Growing up in a lower class family he would often be hungry before games due to lack of nutrition in his household. So, now before every game McMann eats more than the average human, having a four course meal before every game 2 hours in advance. This gives his body enough time to digest, get to the rink, use the team bathroom, and move around before being game ready every time. Another superstition for McMann is taping his shin pads before each game. Brett needs to have three different spots on his shin pads taped or else he feels his legs aren’t as explosive as they should be. An exact three loops around each part of his shin pad make him feel game ready and able to perform at the highest level. 14. Brett McMann enters this off-season new to the league. After spending a lot of time throughout his minor hockey career bouncing league to league, the young centerman has finally found his spot in the SHL, and has decided to opt in for the upcoming SMJHL draft. Obviously as an unknown name, this off-season has not been a quiet one for him, with consistent training sessions and proper meal prep, McMann is doing his best to be physical ready to enter the draft. Family and Friends are the last thing on his mind as he has been vocal to them about it, once drafted and in a more comfortable situation the young Center will be more than happy to spend time with his loved ones. SMJHL scouts have slowly started to reach out which gives Brett a lot of hope, no matter which team may draft him, he will be happy to spend his time with the organization that trusts him enough on draft day. 15. Brett McMann loves giving back to his community and especially the youth who love learning the game of hockey. Through a local organization in his hometown community, McMann spends time with orphan children once a week and teaches them how to play the game of hockey. Obviously ice time is expensive, so McMann runs a charity of his own that takes donations to buy ice time at the local arena. McMann teaches the children how to skate, puck handle, pass, and shoot the puck to many who have never worn skates before. He feels extremely happy doing this as for one he is giving back to his community, but also he is teaching children the biggest thing he loves, the game of hockey. McMann often spends time with the children afterwards playing other games and feeling like a big brother or almost as a parent to most who don’t have that opportunity. 16. Goals for myself include being a consistent earner and finally breaking my own curse of not making the SHL. While I have made the SHL with my two past players, I have never fully bought out to their careers, going IA early or just retiring fully. Goals for McMann is to some day make the SHL and find a team that he can call his home. Brett wants to improve his game as being a two way Power Forward, and to have one of if not the best plus minus in the league while being a top hitter and forechecker. McMann is a not a player who strives for points, but one that wants to make his team better by not allowing the opposition to score while he is on the ice. Long term goals include winning a Cup, whether that be the SMJHL or SHL, because let’s face it, that’s everyone’s goal here.
Kami1931Registered Member
1. Fan Appreciation Day
The Detroit Falcons trusted this rookie, Twinkle Toes to design something to give back to their fans on fan appreciation Day. Given full authority with no oversight Twinkle came up with a brilliant idea, the perfect gift, a real life Falcon. The stress of procurement, storage, handling and caring for thousands of Falcons has had an impact on Twinkle. They look about a decade older and any hair they have left is scraggly and unkempt. Twinkle just needs to last until the fan appreciation day which will be a mid-season against the St. Louis Scarecrows. They can clearly picture the faces of St. Louis when they look up and see thousands of Falcons flying around and sopping down on them. It'll be worth it. (124) 2 TPE 2. Looking Towards the Future Many great players have graduated and moved on from Detroit this year leaving a void that they hope the SMJHL draft can fix. Here's their current roster: Forwards: C - Jimbob Ghostkeeper 425 TPE S79 C - Jeffery Bjelland 425 TPE S78 RW - Quazon Brosonchi 350 TPE S80 C - Bas O'Bigbers Jr. 350 TPE S78 RW - Ivan Volchenkov 155 TPE S80 LW - Jouni Paarma 155 TPE S79 Defensemen: RD - Elliot Anderson 424 TPES78 RD - Maverick Reynolds 421 TPE S78 RD - Twinkle Toes 350 TPE S80 Goalies: Mark Andrew Flower 297 TPE S78 Lucas Dill 217 TPE S80 We'll start from the net out. While Detroit has two goalies signed both are under 300 TPE. While drafting a new goalie is not high on the priority list for Detroit and they iare likely comfortable starting the season starting with the goalies they have. On defense, Detroit has a strong first pair of Anderson and Reynolds that are within a few points of the TPE cap. The remaining defender Toes has reached 350 TPE and appears ready to hold down the second pair. With only 3 defensemen signed Detroit will likely be targeting a future top 4 D. Filling the bottom pairing will likely have to wait until later in the draft or with IFAs With six forwards under contract for the next year Detroit needs three more for a full roster. However, two of the forwards are sitting at 155 TPE which weakens the overall forward group. This will be Detroit's priority, as the current second line won't be able to hold their own as they are now. Getting two early forward picks would really help solidify the second line and keep Detroit competitive in the upcoming season. In conclusion, while Detroit has their goalie situation handled next season, there are sizeable holes in front of them. Their GM has a big job ahead of them. (313) 6 TPE 3. Secret Plans They're not secret plans if you announce them right? Well Detroit's is so dastardly it won't even matter. They recently bought a new air compressor and some industrial strength duct tape. The Detroit's purchasing department is confused and angered that they had to procure XXXXXXXXXXXXL airtight goalie jerseys which had to be custom made. But it'll be worth it after they win the cup. The plan is to drape these jerseys over the Detroit Goalies, tape up all the openings like the ankles, waist, wrists and neck, then inflate them with the air compressor. Turning their goalies into bubble boys will ensure they cover the entire net and prevent the other team from scoring. Look forward to a lot of shutouts! (121) 2 TPE 4. Funtimes Twinkle was clearly the most organized of the group (or just the smallest rookie) since after being tasked with the fan appreciation day they were asked to do a team building day. So the Detroit Falcons will be going on a multi-day bird watching hike. The goal? To take the Falcons into the wild to find real Falcons in the wild. Tinkle figured there should only be one kind of meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner, hotdogs. Twinkle has his Costco card ready to go and you might just catch him with a cart full of hotdogs and buns the day before the hike. And if you get a panicked call from a Detroit Falcon over the next few days please pick up. Things might have gone terribly wrong. (129) 2 TPE 12. On the Radar Prospect Twinkle Toes is an interesting case. They have loaded up on offensive as a defender and left their defensive stats behind. A team drafting them is getting a one way defenseman, almost a forward. This could be attractive to team's needing a future powerplay quarterback. Off the ice is a different story, Twinkle has been seen purchasing large amounts of Falcons and hot dogs. This leads this reporter to question Toes' mental stability. He could crack under the pressure and become a crazy Falcon Dad living off grid in no time. Any team that drafts Twinkle Toes may want to consider adding Falcon storage to their facilities. (108) 2 TPE 18. Milestones https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3595390 3 TPE Total: 17/16 (Just in case extra TPE) |
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