1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

S54 was a solid season for Esa Parmborg, some numbers were up while others were down, I played pretty well, but there's definitely room for improvement. One thing I wanted to work on coming into S54 was defense, checking and shot blocking. My shots blocked were way up so that was good and I played a tighter checking game, but my +/- was significantly worse so that's something I was not pleased with. Our team struggled with goals against all year so that definitely played a role in the +/- but I didn't do enough when I was on the ice to bring that up. I scored 4 less points than the previous season but my game rating was 78 on the season. I'm pleased with my improvement in overall game rating, but I need to be better at both ends of the ice in S55. I plan on working on offense this off-season because I think the +/- will come up next season naturally with some better luck in team goals against.  [173]


2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)

The Dragons are big fans of NOLA as two of our former Dragons started that franchise as GM's and we have a lot of other friends on that team and some are even in our discord. We're always rooting for each other, except when we play each other lol. So we're definitely following the series, but we're not having watch parties. Personally I'm rooting heavily for NOLA to win the series, Joe K and company deserve it and I think it'd be good for the league to see Hamilton not win their 3rd cup in 4 seasons. I think it will be a good match up though, Hamilton probably knows fhm the best out of anyone in the league but NOLA has put some people in place who also are knowledgeable about lines and tactics so they should have a good a chance as anyone to win the series. So yeah we're following it in Calgary but not going too crazy about it, we're still preparing for the upcoming draft and finding ways to improve the team as our off-season started after round 1. [184]


5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

Joe Kurczewski definitely has a great chance to make the hall of fame when his playing career is over. He's already won multiple cups and could add to it with a championship this season. He could potentially finish with 5 cups I think, have to check his history on that but even 4 is amazing. He's had a long successful career and scored a ton of points in both the regular and the post-season. He's also won a league MVP award when he was on the Dragons and probably a few other awards I can't remember. More importantly he's been a big member of the league, held GM positions with great success and always handled himself with class and respect. I think those are the kind of intangibles that put you over the top for the HOF. I think Joe K deserves to be a 1st ballot hall of famer. [100+]



10. Graphic, 3 TPE




13. Written, up to 4 TPE Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words.

a. These are absolutely two of the best goaltenders in the league in Cain and Kryyst - which team has the advantage in net in this series?

Both goalies are fantastic and have put together strong seasons and playoff runs to get their teams to the finals. Kryyst won the cup last season so he probably has an edge in experience which gives Hamilton a slight advantage in net, but Cain is defintiely capable of outplaying him and being a difference maker for NOLA. He will have to if they want to win the series. [50+]

d. If SDCore offered you an all-expenses paid week-long vacation to either New Orleans or Hamilton, which city would you choose to go to? (tough choice I know lol.) How would you spend your time there?

I would definitely choose New Orleans. I'd spend my time eating everything in sight and drinking heavily while hopefully having women flash me their boobs. Then I would eat more and take a nap. I think it'd be a great trip especially with all that cajun food down there, although I'd probably ruin the plumbing in the hotel. [50+]


16. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is now completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Answers Submitted. Verification Word: Parm