TheSeasPartForWeAlone


Since panthers are not known to be pack hunters, there's a very good chance that a lone panther will be wandering into a pack of rabid wolves. However, an adult male panther is one of the most efficient prowlers in the world, so chances are a few wolves would be dead before they even realize what's happening to them. However, with the strength of numbers on their side, if there's at least 10 wolves in the vicinity, the panther will eventually get overwhelmed - but not after shredding their numbers thin.
(93 words)


Even before knowing the results of the series, I had the Los Angeles Panthers winning. Why? Pure chauvinism. You see, we - the San Francisco Pride - lost to them in the first round for the 3rd time in 4 seasons. It was only a matter of time before they finally got their Cup run, as we did last season. So while they are stinky and a clear cut division rival of ours, it's a better feeling to be eliminated by the eventual Cup winner, which is why they had my vote.
(91 words)


Last season's IIHF tournament was a warning shot to the rest of the nations in the tournament - Switzerland's newest push for the medal rounds is now in full flight. Even if we have some aging superstars, such as Ivan Lacksamus and Louise St. Martin, I can see us clawing our way back into the Gold medal final once more this season, and this time, we won't be beaten like we were by Germany a season ago. While we don't have the flashiest squad, we are a very well rounded squad, with plenty of SHL experience to go around, and a good mix of experience and youth. As one of the youngest players on the team - even if I have been playing in this tournament since Season 70 - I will try to establish myself as a rugged middle-six presence, as I have been doing in San Francisco for the past two seasons, and while it won't necessarily show up on the scorecard, I will try to contribute to the defensive effort of the team and play swiftly in transition.
(184 words)