PLAYERS:
Adam Berkhoel,
John Curry,
Keith Ballard,
Tom Gilbert,
Paul Martin,
Alex Goligoski,
Mark Stuart,
Kyle Okposo,
David Backes,
Zach Parise,
Dustin Byfuglien,
Jamie Langenbrunner,
Blake Wheeler,
Matt Cullen,
Brandon Bochenski,
Peter Mueller,
Toby Petersen,
Mark Parrish
TEAMS: Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars
TEAMS: Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars
Here is the team that Kyle asked me to submit to the illegal curve.
You can see the following teams: Team Quebec, Team Maritimes, Team Ontario, Team Saskatchewan, Team Michigan, Team Manitoba, Team Alberta, Team British Columbia .
As supplied by Goon of Goon’s World:
Coming as no big surprise, Team Minnesota looks like the class of the south of the border entries. A potent forward group and young, mobile defensive corps make the 10000 Lakers a team to beat. The Achilles Heel seems to be their goaltending, which, while talented, is a little shy on experience.
Coach: Dean Blais- While he lacks professional experience, Blais is a keen motivator who knows how to handle this group, mainly former collegians. He won’t take any **** and will get the most out of any underachievers.
Goalie:
1. Alex Stalock
2. Adam Berkhoel
3. John Curry
Defense:
1. Keith Ballard
2. Tom Gilbert
3. Andy Albers
4. Erik Johnson
5. Paul Martin
6. Alex Goligoski
7. Mark Stuart
Forwards:
1. Kyle Okposo
2. David Backes
3. TJ Oshie
4. Zach Parise
5. Dustin Byfuglien
6. Jamie Langenbrunner
7. Blake Wheeler
8. Matt Cullen
9. Jason Blake
10. Ryan Carter
11. Brandon Bochenski
12. Peter Mueller
13. Toby Petersen
The Minnesotans boast a pretty impressive back end. All young, mobile guys, there will be no problem with puck movement or with the power play. While none are all-stars, as a group they represent a formidable top 6. In an quick tournament such as the fictitious North America Cup, they can really hurt you.
I see them paired as follows:
Johnson-Gilbert
Ballard-Martin
Goligoski-Stuart
I have Andrew Albers as my extra.
Up front, a wealth of firepower awaits anyone standing in the way of the Maroon and Gold (assuming?). The top 6 all have elite level talent and can all put the puck in the net. Additionally, there is enough of a veteran presence to calm the ship should they fall behind to a team. While they might lack in overall grit, players such as Langenbrunner and Byfuglien are no strangers to the corners and Mark Parrish is at home at the top of the crease. I see the lines like this:
Okposo-Oshie-Parise
Wheeler-Cullen-Backes
Byfuglien-Langenbrunner-Blake
Carter-Mueller-Bochenski
Toby Petersen is my extra guy.

You can see the following teams: Team Quebec, Team Maritimes, Team Ontario, Team Saskatchewan, Team Michigan, Team Manitoba, Team Alberta, Team British Columbia .
As supplied by Goon of Goon’s World:
Coming as no big surprise, Team Minnesota looks like the class of the south of the border entries. A potent forward group and young, mobile defensive corps make the 10000 Lakers a team to beat. The Achilles Heel seems to be their goaltending, which, while talented, is a little shy on experience.
Coach: Dean Blais- While he lacks professional experience, Blais is a keen motivator who knows how to handle this group, mainly former collegians. He won’t take any **** and will get the most out of any underachievers.
Goalie:
1. Alex Stalock
2. Adam Berkhoel
3. John Curry
Defense:
1. Keith Ballard
2. Tom Gilbert
3. Andy Albers
4. Erik Johnson
5. Paul Martin
6. Alex Goligoski
7. Mark Stuart
Forwards:
1. Kyle Okposo
2. David Backes
3. TJ Oshie
4. Zach Parise
5. Dustin Byfuglien
6. Jamie Langenbrunner
7. Blake Wheeler
8. Matt Cullen
9. Jason Blake
10. Ryan Carter
11. Brandon Bochenski
12. Peter Mueller
13. Toby Petersen
The Minnesotans boast a pretty impressive back end. All young, mobile guys, there will be no problem with puck movement or with the power play. While none are all-stars, as a group they represent a formidable top 6. In an quick tournament such as the fictitious North America Cup, they can really hurt you.
I see them paired as follows:
Johnson-Gilbert
Ballard-Martin
Goligoski-Stuart
I have Andrew Albers as my extra.
Up front, a wealth of firepower awaits anyone standing in the way of the Maroon and Gold (assuming?). The top 6 all have elite level talent and can all put the puck in the net. Additionally, there is enough of a veteran presence to calm the ship should they fall behind to a team. While they might lack in overall grit, players such as Langenbrunner and Byfuglien are no strangers to the corners and Mark Parrish is at home at the top of the crease. I see the lines like this:
Okposo-Oshie-Parise
Wheeler-Cullen-Backes
Byfuglien-Langenbrunner-Blake
Carter-Mueller-Bochenski
Toby Petersen is my extra guy.
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