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.


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]

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