5. Written, 3 TPE, No Time for Caution (150 words min)
Pick the finalist you think is going to win, and describe what that team needs to do to overcome their opponent and take home the cup. The Forge had the stronger offense in the playoffs, while the Blizzard had the stronger defense. Will those trends hold? Will Justin Time carry Edmtonton to victory?

Defense wins championships. How do I know? I am a defenseman, obviously. You may point out that I have never won a championship, which I will promptly ignore by just talking over you about the importance of a good defensive core to a team. Because I need that sentiment to be as widely believed as possible if I want to have literally any hope of a lengthy, successful career in this league. Defense wins championships - it literally must be true. For that reason, I have to pick the Blizzard to win off the back of their stronger defense. I do not even want to think about the consequences of being wrong here. Some people take a "chicks dig the long ball" approach to hockey and want all this scoring and fancy passing and weird goals, but I'm telling you there is nothing more satisfying in all the world than a team that play really good, fundamental defense and stifles their opponent. Edmonton's shell is too tough to crack. (168 words)