Verification word: Mojtio


Seattle went all in during the offseason adding depth throughout their line up and replacing f the TPE lost from regression and then some. Adding top of the league talent like Luukas Lilja who led the league in points the prior season, and Anton Mihailov who was right behind Lilja in points. Also coming in from Los Angeles was Jonas Kahnwald and Jimmy Wagner, two veteran players who bring leadership and stability all throughout the line up. Hard to imagine with these additions that the cup is anyone else's to lose but theirs. (93 words)


Even though they were close in the standings, I had Philly winning the round one series so pencil me in with the group that was surprised to see MAN get to the finals. I’m pleasantly surprised to see it, not just for the group of people that make up the roster, but also for the league showing that at least for now, it doesn’t matter where you finish in the standings there could still be a deep run for you. MAN’s top line carried most of the weight with Name Redacted picking up the rest and at least quickly looking at the stats, I can’t see why MAN cant take home the top prize. (114 words)


I have no clue how stamina is affected in FHM8 so its hard for me to say whether having 4 extra games played would be an advantage or a disadvantage. I know in real life you hope to get the series over as quickly and in as few games as possible because there is always the risk of injury. But at the same time, playing consistently does let you stay in your groove and can keep you mind sharp and focused in ways that scrimmages at practice cant. (88 words)


Something about two unstoppable forces colliding… Something will have to give, either the high flying offense or the superb goaltending. A series like this will almost certainly come down to who can out tactic and coach the other. I’d have to think with the depth that Seattle has, they should be able to win any chess match between the two teams and they should come out as champs. (68 words)


I honestly feel that Atlanta was robbed of an opportunity to defend their Challenge Cup. They got stuck going up against Manhattan who was described in an earlier prompt as having a Cinderella run and after a hard fought 7 game series, they drew the short straw and came out on the wrong end. Only four players with a PDO 100 or above, they just simply got unlucky. While their goaltender didn’t have an awful playoff series, their opponents had a goalie who was dialed in and was simply better. Maybe there is something to having played more games entering a series. Atlanta entered the second round after sweeping New England in what looks to have been an easy series judging by the scores. MAN on the other hand had to fight through some adversity after going up in their series against Philadelphia 3-0 before the Forge forced a game 7. Overcoming what was almost a blown series might have pulled the team together and given MAN the edge. (169 words)


S67 SMJHL Milestones - 2 TPE


I present to you, a very sad owl who just lost the 4 Star Cup




All gold for Canada, baby! If I keep predicting Canada coming out as the top team I’m bound to get it right eventually. This seasons tournament, the IIHF Canadian team finally has a chance now that my retired player is finally off the roster. Man was a paperweight holding the team back and they are much better without him. My current player is starting his second WJC tournament, also with Canada and this time we are looking to improve upon the bronze medal finish from last season. WJC is where my last player also found success winning gold twice so its time for this St. Clair to lead his country to glory. After a pretty disappointing first tourney, I’d like to see St Clair continue his scoring prowess we saw in his 4 Star Cup run, but at the minimum build off what he did in the last tournament. Still capped at 350 TPE, but if Canada wants to win gold then Jack needs be the impact player I want him to be. (173 words)