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2015 Altador Cup Tournament

Press Tour

Below is an archive of the 2015 Press Tour blurbs for each returning team. Thank you to altadorheadcanons on Tumblr for sharing their archive with us!

Will Altador Rise from the Ashes?

Altador's shocking fall to last place left the team and its fans shaken. It is not for the first time in the history of the Altador Cup saw a dramatic fall. If it is lonely at the top, it is lonelier at the bottom, and no team wants to hang in there for longer than necessary. And most certainly not Altador. Lyvon Cibaire says, "It was tough but we are positive that we will recover from this setback.

Hagan: Patience is Key

Brightvale has put on a consistent but unremarkable show at the Altador Cup tourneys over the last few years. King Hagan is anticipating the Altador Cup X. "Though it has taken us long and it felt like an uphill task, Brightvale has managed to move up to tenth place. We have continued to pour in resources and the team has trained hard, so we are certainer we will continue to move up a few places this year."

Fanning the Flames, DC Hungry for a Win

The Altador Cup has always been just out of reach for Team Darigan Citadel since their victory back in Altador Cup II. They have continued to be one of the strongest contenders for the Cup. Reshar Collifey, DC's young but talented netminder says, "The team owes it to our fans to win the Cup. We've been lucky to have their support and unwavering faith in DC." On team captain Layton Vickles, Collifey says, "Vickles, as always, has been a wonderful captain... and also a mentor and friend. I have come a long way under his inspiring leadership. We are all impatiently waiting for this year's tourney and we are going to bring our best game."

Is it Time to Break the Spell?

Team Faerieland is still hovering around the last few ranks in Altador Cup IX. The team has almost been written off though during the initial tournaments everyone expected an unexpected victory. This year there is talk that a disgruntled old faerie who was not invited by the team to an after-party has cast a spell on them that ensures the team will never finish among the top ten for 12 years. Perhaps, it is time to break the spell!

Will it be a Clean Sweep... Again?

Wan Dirx may be out of the game but the former vaunted defence is keeping a close eye on the field. Team Haunted Wood made history last year by becoming the first team to win the much-lauded Altador Cup for the second time. "I am still dizzy from the team's win last year... phew, what a game!" he said. "I am looking forward to this year. I'm still rooting for my team, and I always will. There is no doubt in my mind that the team will claim their third Altador Cup this season. Let me tell you, the players are in good form."

Under dogs No More!

Kiko Lake continues to battle as an underdog in this year's competition. Unless there is a turnaround in their performance like we saw in Altador Cup VII where they finish sixth, KL may have to settle with being one of this year's low-tier teams. To their credit, the team remains undaunted even when they play against more powerful teams that can (and do) annihilate them. "We are optimistic that this year's tourney will se a change in our team's fortunes. We have trained hard and we will put up a fight," said forward Meela Kitah.

Hale: No Regrets

Krawk Island feel being in Altador Cup IX though the best were on the team becoming the first in AC history to secure a repeat win. Instead, the honour went to Haunted Woods. Could trading forward Ealyn Hawkshanks to Kreludor been a rash move? Team captain Garven Hale remains undeterred. His steadfast confidence in his team and their game is evident as he says, "We stand by our decisions. Hawkshanks is missed and we wish him the best. As for the tourney, we played a good game and that is what matters. There is no doubt in our minds that we will take our place as champions again soon."

The Heat is On

The Kreludor team saw some changes last year after the club intervened and played hardball to boost performance. The team acquired player Ealyn Hawkshanks as a forward and lost Coco Metrone. The move didn't make a notable difference as they still placed seventh in Altador Cup IX. Those familiar with the tournament going-ons are speculating Captain Derlyn Fonnet might face the ax if the club does not see a drastic improvement in this year's tourney. Fonnet says, "It is tough but not impossible to win the Altador Cup X."

The Lost Desert is at a Loss

Despite a camping trip to improve team dynamics, The Lost Desert finished at 16th place in the ninth tourney. The team is at a loss about why they performed so badly. It has lead to speculation that all is not well within the team, that some players want the club to sack team captain Leera Heggle. Forward Derbi Azar says, "That is untrue. Heggle stays. There is no reason for us to rock the boat. We are still one of the top contenders. We are taking our bad show last year in our stride."

Maraqua: Game Over?

Maraqua continued to fall in ranking after a not-so-stellar performance at the Altador Cup IX. Team captain Elon "The Black Hole" Hughlis claimed all they needed to better game was a creative approach to handling their defence tactics. But clearly the strategy was not creative enough to show results. Understandably Hughlis has refrained from discussing his team's game plan ahead of the Altador Cup X. Will they spring a surprise and pull up to finish among the top five or will they continue to slide to obscurity? This year's match will definitely tell us which way Maraqua will go!

All Strategy and No Action?

Finishing at ninth place in the Altador Cup IX, Meridell's ranking continues to raise and fall. While they continue to be known as strong contenders for the first place, they seem to lack the hunger to win that is exhibited by newer and smaller teams. Fans are beginning to doubt if the team has what it takes to go beyond a good game and play the best game. Defender Ilsa Ellits says (and not for the first time), "There is a strategy in place that will over time help us reach the top." How long will it take for this strategy to win Meridell the Cup? Ellits can't say.

Team Moltara: Mystery Player on the Cards?

Just five tourneys old, an air of unpredictability surrounds Team Moltara in view of their dramatic raise to third place in Altador Cup IX. The team's strategies include bringing back goalie Harlis Neyhbol seems to have paid off. There are speculations about a change in game strategy this year as well though is is all very hush-hush. These rumours are largely based on unverified sightings of Captain Aldric Beign and a certain ex-player from a rival's team. Neyhbol has vehemently denied this while Beign was unavailable for comment.

New Game Plan Remains a Mystery

Though Team Mystery Island finished at 11th place last year, they are still miles away from their hard-won second place in Altador Cup VII. IT is progress nonetheless for the Islanders to have the potential to win the Cup. The team learnt the ineffectiveness of a few strategies to carry them through several tourneys after their sharp fall in AC VIII. Captain Volgoth said, "Complacency killed our game and we will not forget it anytime soon. We will have continued to improvise our tactics though I don't want to discuss them in detail. But no... major changes are not on the cards."

Uprooting Old Strategies

Team captain Lilo Blumario said, "No, I am not blaming last year's game on bugs. After our earlier experience, we have taken the necessary precautions to keep bugs at bay. With no bugs to flick off, the team was able to focus n the game and we identified some moves that are no longer relevant. With that out of the way, players can explore other tactics that are better suited to their current strengths.

Shenkuu: 13 Till I Die?

Shenkuu defender Timu has turned out to be one of the pivotal players in the team though she has only played only two tournaments with the team. After taking the 13th place for two consecutive years, it may be time for Shenkuu to move on before they get too comfortable. Timu says, "It was not what we hoped for but the team has proven itself time and again, and while it is fair to say this is not the best that we can play, it has not diminished our strength. The team still has what it takes to take on the tourney in a big way and vault up to the top."

The Terror is Real

After playing it cool for the last few years, Terror mountain is now feeling stifled after finishing at 13th place in the previous year's tournament. It could be just from sharing the spot with Shenkuu and Roo Island, or it could be from falling back into the hold habit of warming the low tier slots. This came as a blow to the team especially after they pulled up ahead to seventh place in Altador Cup VIII. Will this year's Altador Cup prove to be a game changes for Terror Mountain?

Juggling Fashion and Yooyuballs

The offseason has been a whirlwind of activity for "Spikes" Barmie as his fashion line has taken off. He will be returning to play Altador Cup X though he had suggested he may walk away from Team Tyrannia after the last tourney. Seen at a red carpet event recently, he says, "Yes, I will be playing this year and have not parted from the prehistoric squad. Still very much in the game. It was unfortunate that we fell in the rankings in our fourth round and finished fourth but I am not worried. Post tournament I will be off to the jungles to revive the lost art of prehistoric stone and lava printing. I predict it will be all the rage.

Virtupets is going for Gold!

Virtupets' stellar performance last year finished their harshest critics as they climbed to second place. Altador Cup VIII saw them at a dismal 17th place. The team's left defender Sela Pretore says, "Did we prove our detractors wrong or did we? The changes we made to our approach last year made a huge difference. The scores don't lie and climbing to second place after our previous tourneys was a cause for celebration. The team morale is still at an all-time high. It is not completely out of the realm of possibility that we may take home the big prize this year."

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