Task 4: (3) My playing career is very close to its end. I sit here in a dark room with the television playing Game 3 of the Finals between the Steelhawks and the Stampede. I had plans to retire after this season ended either way, but playing with Texas gave me something, and I have decided to return for 1 or 2 more seasons with a new team. I know I have to work harder than I ever had to to keep up with all the new young talent this league continues to produce, but I am up for the challenge. As I have said in the past, my bucket list only has 1 thing left unfinished. I had my chances to win the Challenge Cup, but now it is more about enjoying the time I have left before I finally do call it a career. They say anything is possible, so maybe I will find myself in the SHL Finals one more time.

Task 5: (2) This answer will be completely biased, and I am ok with that. I honestly believe the Texas Renegades are the best team not to make the finals. We had such an amazing roster and management did everything possible to make this team a Championship winner. I was a late addition to this roster, but it became clear just how bright this teams future will be. Everyone was playing at peak performance and it all just clicked so well. The chemistry between the players was perhaps the closest of any team I have been on.(and I was on 2 Four Star Cup winning teams which were full of some of the best players to ever play for the Scarecrows.)

Task 6: (3) The end of the SHL Playoffs mark the beginning of the IIHF tournament. The battle between different Countries for Gold, Silver and Bronze. I expect Canada will be right in the thick of things along with both Great Britain and the USA when the medal games are at play. I will give my annual underdog pick to Ireland this year. I fully believe they are going to surprise many with all the ability and talent they possess, they just need everything to click. I could even see them pulling off some amazing upsets on their way to a medal. Russia will have a big bounce back year after their struggles in the last tournament as will Finland. My final medal prediction for this tournament are as follows: Gold will belong to Canada, USA will take Silver, and Japan will claim the bronze in a hard fought battle against Great Britain.

Task 12: (2) B: A Strong Offense vs Strong Defense is once again the battle of the Finals. This year I see the defense falling to the never ending Offensive juggernaut. I am a bigger believer in a strong defense, but it is going to be a much harder task against such an unstoppable force of scoring talent possessed by Hamilton.

C: When it comes to which teams branding I like more, I do have a clear favorite. I really love Hamilton's jersey and color scheme much more than Buffalos. I will say though that I do like the Stampedes logo more than the Steelhawks. I am just not a fan of the green and yellow of Buffalo.

Task 13: (2) With the SHL Finals now finished, it is time to decide who should be named the Playoff MVP. The honor of being chosen for this is a very high achievement. I have been chosen to once again give my choice for this. I have been going back and forth between a few deserving individuals, but I can only choose one. Aaron Wilson is my pick for MVP of this years playoffs. He scored 11 goals and 23 points in the 19 games Hamilton played on their way to their championship win. His play during the finals was the biggest key to the Steelhawks victory over Buffalo.

Task 15: (1) Milestones

Task 16: (3) @Z-Whiz This site is a better place with you apart of it. You bring happiness to everyone you interact with, never stop being you. (I also really like your player.)


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