PT 2 - I Wanna Be Like You
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Tucker Baloo
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If there's one player I would try to model my game after, I have to say it would be Otis B. Driftwood of the Calgary Dragons. I mean what a gigantic human. I could never literally fill his shoes (at 6'8", 325 he probably wears size 20 US) , but even with that intimidating frame, the man skates like butter, has silky smooth passing, and defends like a true warrior.
For one, he is incredibly defensively responsible, like a good defenseman should be. He's not afraid to get that body in the lane of passes, shots, bodies, or whatever is trying to get to his precious goaltender. If I could be half the defender (95) he is, I would call this a fulfilling career (mine is currently 74). A somewhat strong passer and skater already, I think I need to really elevate my puckhandling game (40). Watching highlights of Otis toedragging defending forwards at the blue line is inspiring, and one would think that such a dangling defender (83) would be a high league scorer, but Otis is selfless almost to a fault. If there's one thing I can say, it's that I could probably rack up a few more goals than Otis, but what does that matter when his defense and passing are so strong. Anyway, you could say he was my hero growing up, and if I were to ever make the dragons, I would feel honored to play alongside a great like Otis B. Driftwood. (250 Words) |
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