1. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
While these two teams are no strangers to the Cup finals, we did see some very interesting things this season. Looking back, what do you feel was the most surprising part of the season?


The result out of the playoffs race in the Great Lakes was one of the biggest surprises. I don't think many people thought that Chicago was the one that would miss out. If I'm not mistaken it's also the first time since the FHM Era that the team to win the Challenge Cup miss the playoffs the season after, and I don't think that many people saw that coming. There's other teams that made the playoffs that surprised me too, like San Francisco and Baltimore. I don't think any of these teams were thought to make the playoffs, its even quite funny that they made it while Chicago didn't. Tampa not making was a bit of a surprise to me, but I'm sure next season they'll make it. I was also personally expecting Texas to make it further, but again I think next season they definitely could. Next season will be definitely full of surprises I think.
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4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
If you're sitting at home watching the Finals: What do you plan on doing differently next season to help your team reach the promised land? If you're playing in the Finals: Is there anything different you plan on doing next season to continue your team's success?

Next season, I think I will definitely focus on my defensive play. I think i've been splitting my style too much between offense and defense, and it makes me confused on the ice. Rex Kirkby can do the offensive plays on his own perfectly fine, all I would need is do my part and prevent the opponents to score, Kirkby can't do that as much as I could if I focus on my defensive play. I want to focus on getting the shots blocked, as we usually get more shots on us than we do on the others. I am definitely towards the end of my career though, so I should give it all I've got and maybe try to snatch a trophy, I think I could get maybe the Bojo Biscuit, with a little bit of luck. And who knows maybe Atlanta can make the finals soon if I improve my defense.
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12. 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. Hamilton finished 13 points above Buffalo in the standings this season. What is one thing that Buffalo can do to give themselves a leg up despite this?
b. Hamilton was 3rd in the league in GF this season. Buffalo was 2nd in GA. This begs the age old question: what will win out, a great defense or a great offense? Why?
c. Which of these two teams' brandings do you prefer? Take into account colors, logo, name, location, and anything else you consider relevant.
d. It's all come down to this: game seven overtime. Which four players are you sending out to win the game for you. This is in a fantasy sense, so feel free to mix and match from both teams.


a. I think Buffalo has a strong locker room, which could help them defeat Hamilton. If they play well as a team and as an unit, they can definitely out play Hamilton. But as soon as they start not playing together anymore, lose that special chemistry between the players, they will lose, unfortunately.
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b. While both sides are pretty close in my opinion, I think the best offense takes the edge just a little bit. You still need goals to win in hockey, even if you defend exceptionally well, you still need to score goals to actually win. But if you let a lot of goals but outscore them, then you can win.
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c. Both are pretty good, but I think I prefer Buffalo's. I just prefer the green and yellow, I think it's a very good color combination. Plus, I'm not a huge fan of the Hamilton logo, but it's not that bad really. As for location I don't really care that much, both are ok.
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d. Matt Kholin. He's a guy that plays well under pressure, and a good team player and presence in the locker room. After that, I would go for Samuel Michaud. Big defenseman very good defensively and offensively. Then I would go for Rotticus Scott, just a wonderkid, does great on the ice. Finally let's go for Augustus Wang. Just because of his huge cock. That's all.
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15. Milestones, up to 3 TPE
New this season, Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.
SHL Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=114645
SMJHL Milestones (for senddowns): TBD

https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3012368

16. Written, 3 TPE
I loved this as a mPT when hotdog did it last season, so I'd like to bring it back as a permanent fixture. After all, we could all use a little positivity every now and then. Say something nice about another member or members, no word limit.

I want to give a quick shoutout to my good friend Gabriel Johnson, aka @Gwdjohnson . I know the meme is to shit on him as much as possible, but memes aside he's a very cool guy that is very funny and that I very much enjoy being around, keep being cool my man