Homer's Dream Team

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"Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. Many a brave soul did it send hurrying down to Hades, and many a hero did it yield a prey to dogs and vultures, for so were the counsels of Jove fulfilled from the day on which the son of Atreus, king of men, and great Achilles, first fell out with one another." - Homer

 

The Trojan War was a ten year epic battle, which brought together in one conflict a collection of Heroes rivaled only by the crew of the Argo and the Hunt for the Calydonian Boar. The Heroes of the Trojan War are no doubt greater than those of the Argo and are known in greater detail than those of the Hunt, so their case for supremacy is solid. But, would their deeds on the ice match their exploits in the field of battle?

 

Left Wing - Achilles son of Peleus
Brave Achilles was perhaps the easiest of these warriors to place. His stick handling is unparalleled, as was seen in the way he felled Troy's mightiest, Hector. The level of quality and protection afforded to the heel by modern skates means that, when properly laced up, he is literally invincible on the boards - the puck can only be taken from him with a skillful stick, never a body check.
His temper has been known to land him in the box, but his leadership and unparalleled skill are well worth the occasional penalty.

 

Right Wing - Paris of Troy
Contrasting sharply with his Right Wing counterpart, where Achilles is a bullying power forward, Paris is a skillful sniper. Known to shy away from the more physical parts of the game, nonetheless, Paris' shot is literally deadly (right Achilles?). His fleet skating means he is constantly a threat to create an odd man rush or breakaway. Contrary to stereotypes about less physical snipers, his greatest exploits have been on defense, protecting his own end or stealing, whether it be pucks or wives.

 

Center - Odysseus of Ithaca
While our two wingers are youthful and hot blooded, often letting their emotions steer them, rather than their wits, Odysseus is the opposite. Perhaps the cleverest man in Hellas, his vision and hockey sense in the offensive and defensive zone are unmatched. While not known to be a remarkable physical specimen, at least compared to his contemporaries, his ability to read a play and think two steps ahead of his opposition are well worth dealing with any bouts of feigned insanity.

 

Defense - Ajax the Great
Towering over the others is the mighty Ajax. A true stay at home defenseman, he is never a threat to join the rush. This is hardly a problem, since his defensive prowess is unmatched. He fearlessly blocks shots, as though he had a uniform thick as seven calf's hides. With his reach, he turns two on ones into one on ones.

 

Defense - Agamemnon of Mycenae
While Agamemnon's greatest personal exploits are behind him the experience he gained in conquering his empire makes him an invaluable steady hand on the blue line. He has a knack for wrangling possession of the puck and then quickly turning possession into a rush. Though temperamental, his leadership is unquestionable and free agents jump to play with him.

 

Goal - Hector of Troy
Brave, honorable, beloved by all, Hector is the selfless warrior who places the defense of his home above all else. That, combined with his skill and speed make him the ideal netminder.

 

Backup Goaltender - Menelaus of Sparta
If his punk ass could keep his wife happy, none of the guys above would've died. Nail his ass to the bench!
 

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10 minutes ago, Mongoose87 said:

If his punk ass could keep his wife happy, none of the guys above would've died. Nail his ass to the bench!

What a bum smh