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Kamrass Becomes a Leader on the Blue Line at UMass Lowell
If you’re wondering how a kid from Atlanta becomes a Division I college hockey player, just ask Zack Kamrass.
“It takes a lot of personal drive,” he said. “…I went to a lot of other states (as a child) and saw how big the sport can be.”
The junior at UMass Lowell grew up in a household full of family, pets and football – and luckily with a few friends who really, really liked hockey.
“My older brother learned to play from a close family friend from Michigan, and it just kind of trickled down,” he said. “I played my youth hockey in Atlanta, starting with travel teams and then worked my way to playing juniors for five years in different cities and states.”
His first great hockey memory as kid came when the Atlanta Knights of the now defunct International Hockey League won the Turner Cup.
“The team had a celebration and I got to sit in on it, I was really little,” he said. “But it was something I fell in love with.”
Kamrass has become one of the top defenseman for the team, which finished first in Hockey East last year and won the championship tournament. The River Hawks made their first appearance in the Frozen Four last April, losing to eventual 2013 NCAA Champions Yale in overtime.
“I don’t think I ever played forward to be honest, as long as I can remember, I was on the blue line,” said Kemrass. “My brother is a forward, so I just always played D.”
Lately Kamrass’ offensive production has been shining through – he notched assists on each of the River Hawks’ three goals last Saturday against the University of New Hampshire for which he was named Hockey East Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
“Any way I can help out the team is a bonus for me, I don’t necessarily care if I have 50 points or two points, as long as we do well,” said Kamrass. “I’ve never been a statistics guy. My goal is to get a better plus/minus and log minutes for key parts of the game, righter than getting 30 goals a year and have a horrible plus/minus. It’s always nice to contribute, but I look more at my plus/minus.”
Kamrass has matured steadily over the past two years, and has emerged as a team leader on and off the ice. With the departure of All American defenseman Chad Ruhwedel in the off season, Kamrass has taken advantage of the opportunity and taken the next step for the River Hawks.
“I’ve always had a leadership trait about me, it’s one of the things I like to consider myself. I don’t necessarily think I’m the type to grab someone and talk to them about it if they do something wrong but I like to lead by example on and off the ice,” he said. “I think it’s been nice to have guys like Riley Wetmore (now with the New York Islanders organization) and Ruhwedel who were leaders. They set a good path to follow in their footsteps.”
Development as a hockey player has also changed significantly since playing college hockey, Kamrass said. As a defenseman who takes pride in his poise on the ice, making clean first-passes and his hockey smarts – Kamrass’ game has come a long way since he played juniors for the Sioux Fall Stampede.
“I am a lot more confident with the puck offensively now, my two-way game has definitely improved. My skating has definitely improved, we do quite a bit of work on that,” said Kemrass. “And so has my puck handling. It’s the little aspects of my game I’ve been noticing have improved.”
As a junior hockey player in Sioux Falls, he met Ruhwedel and current River Hawks Captain Josh Holmstrom, who made a big impact on Kamrass’ decision to play college hockey in Lowell.
Former UMass Lowell Assistant Coach Darryl Green originally recruited Kamrass to play under then-Head Coach Blaise McDonald. When UMass Lowell did not renew McDonald’s contract in 2011 and hired former Lowell standout Norm Bazin away from Hamilton College, Kamrass was grateful the new staff decided to keep him on the team.
“(Josh and Chad) were already out here and it was a tough first year for them (under MacDonald),” said Kamrass, as the team only won five games in 2010-2011. “I was fortunate I still got to come to the school and I think the whole school is in an upward swing. It doesn’t get much better.”
And when Kamrass notched his first goal of his college career in March of 2012 – an overtime goal against Providence College in the Hockey East quarter-finals – suddenly, the hockey player from Atlanta had made his mark on the college hockey landscape.
Still, Kamrass doesn’t cite that moment as his favorite moment as a River Hawk. Instead, he points to the team’s 2013 league and Hockey East tournament wins.
“We really came together and it was a special feeling when you work so hard as a group and accomplish that team goal,” he said. “I haven’t been on a championship team since youth hockey, and even that doesn’t add up to what a year of hard work is like and then winning at the TD Garden.”
Kamrass hopes to take his hockey career as far as he can. Only a junior, he isn’t worried about his post college career just yet, and continues to take the season game by game.
“My biggest goal right now is to just be as consistent as possible,” he said.
Getting to Know Zack Kamrass
What’s your guilty pleasure song?: “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
What was your first concert?: “I’ve actually never been to a concert. People around here think that is so weird. But I plan on attending a concert in Sweden with (teammate) Christian Folin.”
What movie makes you cry?: “Marley & Me gets me every time. I have two golden retrievers at home. If you don’t cry at that movie, you don’t have a heart.”
Do you have any pre-game rituals?: “On Thursday nights, I always go to Olive Garden with Josh and Christian. Holmer and I have done it since I’ve been here and then we asked (Folin) to join us. It is just a ritual we always look forward to every week. And on game day, I get dressed left to right with my gear.”
What’s the first thing you do when you go home to Georgia?: “Just greet my dogs. We have two goldens, Amber and Ashley, a Wheaton Terrier mixed named Brody, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback/hound mix named Sweetie.”
What is one object you would be so upset if you lost?: “Is it too cliché to say my iPad?”
Florida Panthers Fire Head Coach Dineen, Assistants, Possible Changes in Locker Room to Come
The Florida Panthers announced today that head coach Kevin Dineen, assistant coach Gord Murphy, and assistant coach Craig Ramsay have been relieved of their coaching duties. Dale Tallon has made it clear this is only the first of many changes to come for the 3-9-4 Panthers.
“After 16 games it was clear that our team needed a change in philosophy and direction,” said Tallon. “We have not met the expectations that we set forth at training camp and it is my responsibility to make the necessary changes to ensure that our club performs at its maximum potential. We thank Kevin, Gord and Craig for their hard work and dedication to our organization and the professionalism that they displayed throughout their tenure.”
Tallon expressed that Florida’s problems extend beyond coaching and said in a conference call today “Our better players have to start playing better or we will get better players.” He also admitted that he has been talking “with numerous teams” discussing trade possibilities.
“We want people who want to be Panthers and if they don’t want to be Panthers, we’ll accommodate them,” he said. “I’m dissatisfied with the effort from most of the guys and they need to be better.”
Tallon “accommodated” players like Nathan Horton, who expressed he didn’t want to be here, when he became General Manager in 2010. His philosophy in Chicago and here in Florida has been to keep players who want to be a part of the organization.
Florida has called up Peter Horachek from the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage to serve as the interim head coach. Former Panthers Brian Skrudland and John Madden have been named assistant coaches.
Tallon said Dineen’s and the coaching staff’s message was no longer getting through to the players, blaming some in the locker room for the problem.
“If the players don’t respond to this, well, they won’t be Panthers for very long,” he said.
Learning the game, just like you: The Rink & Sean Backman
By Ariel Carron
Well hello again, Pink Puck-ers! I would say last week’s Learning the game post about team positions was a great success thanks to you all. This week we have some treats– we’re learning about the rink and we have Sean Backman with the Manchester Monarch’s to teach us a few great terms! Now, many of the games’ older fans may know a lot about the rink, but today I bet you will learn a little bit more.
First, we will start with some general definitions from our handy-dandy A to Z Guide to Hockey Terms by Tim Moshansky. All of today’s terms are part of the rink in some way, shape, or form and can help us further understand. Below you will find a diagram that will help visualize the components of the rink:
Photo: dunedinicehockey.co
Rink– A rectangular ice surface that is framed by boards around it. The dimensions of an NHL rink are 200 feet long by 85 feet wide, with rounded corners (p. 73).
Red line or Centre line– Is the red line that divides the rink into two even halves.
Arena– an enclosed area surrounding the rink and where the games are played.
Bench-Some of these definitions are more obvious than others, but if you’re truly a girly-girl maybe you don’t know. So, a bench is where coaches, players, and assistants assemble during games. This is where the players are when they wait for their turn on the ice.
Between the Pipes– This term is one I just learned. It means the area between the upright bars in the goal cage. Essentially, where the goalie stands.
Blue line-This line, also known as the defensive line, defines the attacking zones at either end of the rink. They sometimes call defensemen blueliners because this is their area of the ice.
Blue paint– This is the area right in front of the net that is painted blue, otherwise known as “the goalie’s crease”, the “goal crease”, or the “goal mouth”. It has a red border.
The box or Penalty box– This is where players “serve time” for infractions (we’ll learn more about these later!). The slang terms for this are “the cell”, “the cooler”, “the sin bin” and “the gate”. And I’m sure there are a few fans out there with many more! Share below in our comment section what you call the Penalty Box.
Goal Cage– The metal frame with a net where players attempt goals and goalies attempt just as hard to stop them!
Centre ice– The centre ice is the circle in the exact middle of the rink where face-offs are held.
Defensive zone-We already know that the blue line means defense, so this zone is from the blue line to the boards behind each teams net.
Face-off circle– These circles represent areas on the ice where face-offs take place.
Face-off dot– A face-off dot is where the puck is dropped during a face-off. There are nine red dots on the rink surface, with exception of center ice, which is blue.
Goal line– These are the two thin red lines that are located on the outside of the rink between the goal posts and the boards.
Hash marks– Every circle on the ice has two parallel lines or slots where wingers or forwards line up for face-offs.
Ice-resurfacing machine or Zamboni– Essentially, this is the machine that cleans and prepares the ice before game play and between periods.
Neutral zone– This is the area between the two blue lines in the center of the ice.
Referee’s Crease- An area on the ice in front of the scorekeeper’s bench where no player can enter.
Suicide box– It sounds scarier than it really is, but this is the bench where announcers, photographers, and camera guys use. It is named this because these folks are sometimes in the line of fire of players, sticks, and pucks.
Trapezoid– This area is directly behind the net and is shaped like an oblong rectangle or trapezoid, hence its name. According to the NHL, goalies can handle the puck in this area only behind the goal line, but not in the corners.
The wall– Or, the wooden boards the encompass the rink. It’s also called the boards, oftentimes players will use these boards to move the puck around.
For those who are curious, there are NHL office dimensions and rules on the rink here.
Now, onto this article’s specialty–Sean Backman from the Manchester Monarchs and his term definitions with Pink Puck TV. He will be defining “dump ‘n’ chase” as well as the Gordie Howe hat trick.
Thank you Sean Backman and the Monarch’s for your help to spread hockey knowledge to our readers! With that being said, there have been SO MANY terms this week and I hope they have been enjoyed. No one deserves more thanks than our Pink Puck readers, so, thank you. Next week we will have more terms and hopefully another great video to share!
Note: Hey guys, since I’m just learning, if you think I’ve missed something give me a shout out! Or, if you want to know more term information and think I should write an article about it–let me know. I’ve provided a way to get in contact with me above and would love to hear from you. Thanks so much for your support.
References:
Moshansky, T. (2010). A to z guide to hockey terms (2nd ed.). Vancouver, BC: First Wave Publishing.
Kane and Toews go streaking
The Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have the ultimate wingmen–in each other.
Unfortunately, too few of us have been able to witness them in action.
San Francisco Bulls Look to Home Opener for a Win
Finally. The San Francisco Bulls will have their season opener on November 8th. The ECHL season opened nearly four weeks ago but the Bulls are the last team to have a season opener, forced to vacate their barn during the annual Grand National Rodeo. They have spent the beginning of the season on the road and have come away with a 2-5-1-0 record. They won their first road game against the Alaska Aces, the top rated team in the ECHL, and by the end of the 18 day trip have found themselves in a four game losing streak, losing 2-0 to the Ontario Reign on Wednesday night. They face the Bakersfield Condors for their big night, a team that has lost all seven games to start the year.
The Bulls are still developing, as their second season as an organization has just begun. The team shows bright spots despite the difficult road start. They have solid goaltending in the 6’5” frame of Tyler Beskorowany, who kept pucks out of the net and gave the team a chance while the offense and defense sorted themselves out, making 201 saves in just 6 games this season. Although one of last season’s top scorers Dean Ouellet has been held off the scoreboard so far this season, newcomers Mark Lee and Dale Mitchell, and second year Bull Jordan Morrison lead the charge in points. Head Coach Pat Curcio thinks his team needs a bit more time together, some home games and a boost of confidence to get on the winning side of the hockey game. “We showed a lot of qualities, our defensive zone coverage, our skill level there… we like our team…you know this hockey team beat Alaska and Alaska is the only undefeated team in the ECHL other than the loss to us so I think we have the ability to win a lot of games,” Curcio said.
Penalties became a factor for the Bulls in their series with the Colorado Eagles. Too Many Penalties and too much time spent on the kill generating very little in the way of offense. Their last game against the Ontario Reign showed a much more disciplined hockey team and the resulting 2-0 loss reflected a tightening of the defense. The first goal scored by Reign rookie Zach O’Brien occurred late in the first period and their second was an empty netter as the Bulls pulled goalie J.P Anderson for the extra attacker with a little over a minute left in the third period. Although six different Bulls players registered shots on Ontario goaltender Michael Hutchinson, the back of the net could not be found for San Francisco. Curcio said, “We have to get back to the basics, get pucks to the net as much as we can, get bodies in front of the net as much as we can, and keep doing the little things right. It’s going to take some real ugly goals to go in for us before the pretty ones start going in.”
The team picks up two new players from the Worcester Sharks, forward Riley Brace and defenseman Collin Bowman, and released forward Christian Ouellet. Riley Brace came out of the OHL red hot (21g-52a) and joined the Sharks at the end of last season registering 3 goals and 3 assists in just 8 games, but has not tallied any points for Worcester this season. He is still developing and has the potential to bring the Bulls an offensive jolt. Curcio said, “I think Riley is a skilled guy and he showed last night that they are not going to keep him off the scoreboard long. I think he will score goals and he will get points, it is just a matter of time. It will take a little time to adjust but he will get better every night.”
The Bulls will look to keep the Bakersfield Condors without a win this season, but as San Francisco’s NHL Affiliate San Jose Sharks learned in their game against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, it’s best never to underestimate a team with nothing to lose and everything to prove. In this case, both teams are hungry for a win, for the Bulls the pressure is on to put on a show for their home crowd that has so patiently waited for their team to skate on home ice.
Following the home opener on Friday November 8th, the Bulls head out to Stockton to face the Thunder on Monday November 11th before returning for a 3 game home stand against the Idaho Steelheads and the Ontario Reign on November 16-17-18. Tickets to all home games can be found by visiting the Bulls website.
Dallas Stars Completes Road Sweep with 4-3 win Over Red Wings
On their latest road trip, the Dallas Stars went 3 for 3, proving to themselves and the league that they are warriors, at home and on the road. After a 4 -3 win over the Ottawa Senators, the Stars traveled to Boston to face familiar foes: former Stars’ players Loui Eriksson and Reilly Smith. The homecoming of Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverley lived up to the hype as the two scored in the shootout to provide the Stars with a win over the Bruins.
Their latest stop, Detroit, provided another exciting overtime game. A power play goal late in the third period by Cody Eakin helped the Stars guarantee one point. In overtime, a great pass by Valerie Nichushkin to Rich Peverley solidified the road trip sweep.
Box Score
First Period
NONE
Second Period
(7:44) DET Todd Bertuzzi, Asst: H. Zetterberg, P. Datsyuk
(14:40) DET Adam Almquist, Asst: H. Zetterberg, T. Bertuzzi
(19:39) DAL Shawn Horcoff, Asst: Ray Whitney, A. Chiasson
Third Period
(4:08) DAL Jamie Benn
(11:34) DET Pavel Datsyuk, Asst: H. Zetterberg, J. Kindl
(18:50) DAL Cody Eakin, Asst: S. Gonchar
Overtime
(4:41) DAL Rich Peverley, Asst: V. Nichushkin, A. Goligowski
The Stars’ top goal scorers are all under the age of 24 (Benn, Seguin, Chiasson, Eakin). Their talent, youth, tenacity, and the experience of veteran defensemen have lived up to Dallas’ marketing campaign of a new “victory” franchise and they have proven that with this last series. The Stars look to continue their winning streak against the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, November 9th.
For Manchester Monarchs, Talent Runs Deep
The Manchester Monarchs are off to an impressive start. They have won 8 of their first 12 games and have taken at least a point in all but one game. There have been a lot of reasons for the success of the team, but their first line has been undeniably impressive. Tanner Pearson, Linden Vey, and Tyler Toffoli combined for 15 goals in the first 10 games.
Going into last weekend’s home and home series against the Providence Bruins, the Monarchs got word that they would be without two of the forwards on their top line. The LA Kings recalled Tyler Toffoli and Linden Vey. Toffoli is in his second season playing professional hockey. Last season, he had 12 NHL games between regular season and the playoffs and scored 4 goals. He also led the rookies in goals scored. Vey got his first NHL call-up and the chance to get into his first game.
With those two headed to LA, the Monarchs had to shuffle their lines and see if they could keep their streak rolling. The second line of Brandon Kozun, Jordan Weal, and defenseman-turned-forward Nick Deslauriers had been working well together. Head Coach Mark Morris did not want to interfere with that chemistry. Instead, he moved Andy Andreoff and rookie Nick Shore up to play with Pearson.
“I really wasn’t sure what was going to happen. I thought Tanner Pearson played extremely well and he elevated the play of his two linemates, Nick Shore and Andy Andreoff. I thought those guys were very strong. I think there’s competition there in house with Weal, Kozun, and Deslauriers as a line,” Head Coach Mark Morris said. “We’re getting good scoring. We also had contributions from the other lines. I thought that having Brian O’Neill step in and play center added another layer of depth with him, Backman, and Bishop. We were really able to roll all four lines. The strong goaltending of Martin Jones was a reason for our success too.”
When the Monarchs headed down to Providence for their first game of the weekend, they were not sure what to expect. But, they learned that the talent runs deep in Manchester. They scored 4 goals on 17 shots against Niklas Svedberg. They even added an empty net goal. Meanwhile, Martin Jones continued his impressive streak stopping 32 of 34 shots.
“I think we’re really deep so I think that’s one of our strengths. We have a lot of guys that can come in and fill those roles. I think that’s why we’ve had continued success is the depth of our team,” Jones said.
The teams headed back to Manchester to finish the home and home series. This time, the Bruins started rookie goalie Malcolm Subban but the result was similar. Manchester won 4-1, once again added an empty net goal. Martin Jones showed his incredible talent, stopping 30 of the 31 shots he faced.
“I had a good summer but I think a lot of personal success comes from team success,” Jones said. “When we’re doing all the right things as a team and playing with the right system, a lot of guys find their success from that.”
Over the weekend, Manchester put up 9 goals from 8 different goal scorers. Tanner Pearson, though missing his two line mates, put up 2 goals and 2 assists. He knows the importance of working hard, especially when the Kings have already made their first call up of the season.
“I think it was a little bit different. With Vey and Toffoli being called up, there’s a lot more opportunity for the guys. So far it’s working out and we’ll go from there,” Shore said. “Playing with those two guys, they make it really easy on you. The transition hasn’t been hard at all.”
This weekend, Manchester heads up to St. John’s to take on the IceCaps Friday and Saturday night. The two teams meet 10 times this year and have played twice already. St. John’s handed the Monarchs their first (and only so far) regulation loss before Manchester came back to win the second game.
The trip to St. John’s is the only serious road trip many teams in New England take and it is something most teams look forward to. They are also important games against division rivals. But, Coach Morris remembers the trips for another reason.
“It’s always an interesting trip. It’s a long haul to get there. Sometimes you’re lucky to get out of there to. Last year, I think, we were there for 6 days on our second trip up. We were fogged in and couldn’t leave. We’re hopeful that this trip is a little smoother. But they’re a very good team. As we found out, they’re a formidable opponent. They played well here and I suspect they’ll be a tough team to beat at home.”
Coach Morris is two games away from his 300th win as an AHL head coach. He has already surpassed that mark as a college head coach. When he reaches the milestone, he will be the first head coach to win 300 in both college and the AHL. That milestone could occur up in St. John’s with them playing twice, but it is not something Morris is thinking about.
“I think it just validates the fact that I’m long in the tooth. Good things happen when you stick around for a long time. It’s just one of those things that happen if you’re in the game long enough. I think having success at the American Hockey League level is something that is hard to do. I’m very proud to be part of this group here. I’ve enjoyed my success over the past 8 years.”
Although Morris doesn’t want to take credit, it is an impressive feat. Not taking credit seems to echo what everyone on the team thinks. When the team is doing well, individual players will be able to have more success. It is easier to take chances when you are winning games and feeling comfortable with your teammates.
Photo Credit: Manchester Monarchs
Why Dollars Don’t Always Mean “Sense,” and Why THAT GUY Doesn’t Represent Blackhawks Fans
I watched last night’s Blackhawks game from the comfort of my home, which I will do for probably all but a couple this year. This isn’t a testament to my lacking passion as a fan. It’s more an understanding of the banks I’d need to rob to be in attendance and the low odds they show games in jail.
Since last year alone, ticket prices have risen 16 percent for the Stanley Cup winners. They’ve climbed a metaphorical Everest since before the 2010 Stanley Cup win, when we could get $16 upper level seats—when there was often room to spare, save for Redwings games.
I’ve been hesitant to call people “bandwagoners.” It’s exciting to have a winning team in this fair city. I welcome new supporters of my team, and embrace new lovers of hockey. I was a part of that sea of red that made a shocking 2 million people for the celebratory parade and rally downtown last summer. It is magical.
So, I’ve tried not to be bitter as people in suits and ties filled my arena, calling my Captain “Jonathan ‘Toes’,” and changed the dynamic of the place I love… But, “they’ll learn,” I told myself. “They’ll love them, too.”
I thought, how could anyone not love and respect them?
And then, it happens. THAT GUY and THAT GIRL with their good seats desecrate our name.
To anyone not watching Chicago playing Winnipeg, or who may not have seen every hockey/sporting news source posting the video decrying how classless Blackhawks fans are, here’s the spectacle.
(As an aside, Brandon Bollig made a great hit.)
Owner Rocky Wirtz justified this year’s 16 percent ticket price increase earlier this year with a laughable comment.
“As the tickets are more valuable, our fan behavior is becoming better,” he says. “When the tickets didn’t have the same value or they didn’t look at the team as much, many times it would be an element of people who wanted to come to the United Center just to cause trouble and get in fights. We don’t have that.”
Yeah… About that, Rocky.
I was able to find one on-the-glass ticket available via Ticketmaster for an upcoming Wednesday game: $557.36 before taxes and fees. While THAT GUY may not have paid that much, or could’ve paid more, he certainly wasn’t one of the people in the nosebleeds, though he arguably deserves one. His $10 beer-chucking bimbo probably doesn’t know what a blue line is. She probably went to the game so she could look at Patrick Sharp. (Fine. I can’t blame her for that one. But I can blame her for being an adult and not knowing how to behave properly in public.)
So… everyone that’s yelling “Blackhawks fans *%^%&^!” and “Blackhawks fans, #%^&!” can just take a deep breath.
Just look at THAT GUY and the people in his cluster. Those aren’t real fans. Those aren’t people who show up early for warmups, who have chills for the national anthem, who sit uncomfortably through intermission because they’re afraid they won’t make it back from the restrooms or concession lines in time for puck drop. They aren’t the ones genuinely standing and applauding Michael Frolik’s return to the United Center — or Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien’s for that matter.
THOSE are people with expendable money and expendable weeknights. THAT GUY is probably 20 $10 beers in. He can barely stand up straight. His face is incapable of forming an expression.
I commended Rocky Wirtz for bringing hockey back to Chicago. He televised our home games again, a move I believe ultimately led to championship-caliber hockey. But, and I know this is probably a genetic flaw, does he really have to be such a sellout?
Chicago is a working-class city. Hockey is a working-class sport. The $500 tickets and overpriced concessions will only encourage the gluttonous to behave badly, to show off.
The Chicago Tribune has identified THAT GUY as Kevin Mize, an area philanthropist and an associate member of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association. I’m assuming this position is based on donations and not character.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be so harsh. I just know that, as a real fan, I would have been wholeheartedly into the game.
Regardless of all of this–to Adam Pardy, I’m sorry THAT GUY and THAT GIRL were even there. They don’t represent the rest of us. Thankfully, they were thrown out.
Throw Back Thursday: Jonathan Toews 1998 to now
Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews has an Olympic gold medal and his name on the Stanley Cup, twice. He’s only 25.
From the looks of things, there’s no doubt hockey is what he’s meant to be doing.
Just take a look at this clip of Toews during a 3-on-5 penalty kill when he played for the Winnipeg Junior Jets AAA 15 years ago. Just a note, that goal was against Detroit Honeybaked, where Patrick Kane later played as a teen.
This serves to encourage all those young hockey players out there.
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