But why should we have to wait until the season's half over before we get to see these superheroes? The idea behind the Guardian Project mashup is just so insane that we should be allowed to start making fun of them now!
So I say let's do it!
I'm issuing a challenge to all the comic book/SF and hockey fanboys and fangirls out there:
Choose your local/regional or favourite (if you don't root for the home team) NHL team and create a tongue-in-cheek character profile for that superhero.
Be sure to include:
The Superhero's Name (must be some variant of the actual city/team name)
Powers
Weaknesses
Physical & Costume description
Catchphrase/Warcry
Arch-enemy/Rival
Backstory
Optional: Other relevant data such as battle stats (in place of game stats like never having won the Stanley Cup)
Bonus points if you've got some artistic talent and can send a link to a sketch you've drawn!
Remember: the whole idea of mashing-up superheroes and hockey is so ridiculous that your character and his/her attributes should be equally ridiculous. Be brutally honest about the potential strangeness of any comic character that would be inspired by your city/team. If they play poorly, dress funny, or have a vague name that implies nothing about what the superhero's abilities would be, or if there's something quirky about the team/character's home town, that's all fodder for your character profile.
I can't offer any prizes at this point for those who participate except for honour and glory, but it'll be fun!
Want to participate but you don't have an NHL team in your area? Need a refresher on the names of the teams? Not a hockey fan but want to take part in the fun? Visit the NHL's website for a complete list of all 30 of the current teams.
Note: I will also accept your nominations for superheroes based on NHL teams that no longer exist (ie the Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets, etc).
Reply through the comments section of this post. Deadline for submissions will be Sunday, October 31.
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