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Joining the [[Altador Cup]] in 2007, Shenkuu is regarded by [[Altador Cup]] enthusiasts as an exciting young team with plenty of promise, but they were expected not to make much noise in the tournament, having too many holes in their team. The inexperience of goalie [[Xana DiLanche]], the unpredictable health of defender [[Turo Rafels]], and the team's overall lack of tournament play are all serious concerns. However, the stunning talent of young forwards [[Mirsha Grelinek]] and [[Foltaggio]] may cause a few upsets. | Joining the [[Altador Cup]] in 2007, Shenkuu is regarded by [[Altador Cup]] enthusiasts as an exciting young team with plenty of promise, but they were expected not to make much noise in the tournament, having too many holes in their team. The inexperience of goalie [[Xana DiLanche]], the unpredictable health of defender [[Turo Rafels]], and the team's overall lack of tournament play are all serious concerns. However, the stunning talent of young forwards [[Mirsha Grelinek]] and [[Foltaggio]] may cause a few upsets. | ||
The team surpassed expectations by claiming 3rd place in the 2007 Cup after defeating [[Krawk Island]] in the 3rd place game while the following year in [[Altador Cup III]], they dropped down one spot to 4th place. In [[Altador Cup IV]] Shenkuu came second after, shockingly, beating top seed [[Kreludor]] and losing to [[Krawk Island]] in the finals. | The team surpassed expectations by claiming 3rd place in the 2007 Cup after defeating [[Krawk Island]] in the 3rd place game while the following year in [[Altador Cup III]], they dropped down one spot to 4th place. In [[Altador Cup IV]] Shenkuu came second after, shockingly, beating top seed [[Kreludor]] and losing to [[Krawk Island]] in the finals. Needless to say, Shenkuu was one of the favorites going into [[Altador Cup V]]. However, it would be an understatement to say the were disappointing, finishing 11th in the end. | ||
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Revision as of 17:55, 15 August 2010
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Joining the Altador Cup in 2007, Shenkuu is regarded by Altador Cup enthusiasts as an exciting young team with plenty of promise, but they were expected not to make much noise in the tournament, having too many holes in their team. The inexperience of goalie Xana DiLanche, the unpredictable health of defender Turo Rafels, and the team's overall lack of tournament play are all serious concerns. However, the stunning talent of young forwards Mirsha Grelinek and Foltaggio may cause a few upsets.
The team surpassed expectations by claiming 3rd place in the 2007 Cup after defeating Krawk Island in the 3rd place game while the following year in Altador Cup III, they dropped down one spot to 4th place. In Altador Cup IV Shenkuu came second after, shockingly, beating top seed Kreludor and losing to Krawk Island in the finals. Needless to say, Shenkuu was one of the favorites going into Altador Cup V. However, it would be an understatement to say the were disappointing, finishing 11th in the end.
Roster
Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
| Year | Goalkeeper | Left Defender | Right Defender | Left Forward | Right Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Xana DiLanche | Turo Rafels | Larcy Phu | Mirsha Grelinek | Foltaggio |
| 2008 | Antola Maeir | ||||
| 2009 | |||||
| 2010 |
| Altador Cup Teams |
| Altador • Brightvale • Darigan Citadel • Faerieland • Haunted Woods • Kiko Lake • Krawk Island • Kreludor • Lost Desert • Maraqua • Meridell • Moltara • Mystery Island • Roo Island • Shenkuu • Terror Mountain • Tyrannia • Virtupets Jelly World |