Prompt 2

The Baltimore Platoon and Atlanta Inferno have had 7 playoff series since S64, 6 in the first round. Atlanta has eliminated Baltimore each time. The Platoon players are SICK of this groundhog day nonsense, so when the chance to sabotage the Inferno presents itself, some players wasted no time. While some might point to chemistry and strong forward play from the likes of Shoyo Hinata et al, the true secret to Atlanta’s successes is much simpler.

Angus McFife XVIII. He’s remained a consistent and reliable presence on their blueline for going on 13 seasons. His power is his confidence and his confidence comes from his beard. If you take away the beard, he no longer will have the confidence to say he’s going to win the Cup. In fact, he very well might refuse to play and cry in his one bedroom apartment alone at his bare, smooth face. So what did we do? We replaced his special edition beard oil (made with bergamot and mint, now available at Sephora) with Nair. After a long shower, he rubs the beard oil into his beloved facial hair… and within a few minutes the beard he’s cared for and cultivated for over a decade is lying on the floor. McFife barely played in the ensuing game after giving up 2 massive turnovers in his own end leading to goals for the Platoon.

How’d they get in? You can’t prove we did anything. His beard will grow back, but this year, Baltimore will get to play someone else.

Sorry @micool132 all's fair in love and hockey.