George: Welcome to the show, and lets begin with this.. who was that first player when you joined the league that caught your eye?  The one you wanted to emulate your game after, the person who's success you coveted on or off the ice, and or the one you first admired, and why?

Partridge: Well George, right from my earliest days with the Raptors, my eyes stood firmly on the exceptional play of @Grapehead 's Jeff Kirkstone. I strongly emulated my playing style around his butterfly stance, where it felt like despite not being a prototypical enormous goaltender, he would literally cover even the smallest of holes in the net. I recognized the importance of putting the work in the gym in the off season and to develop the physical attributes that made him an explosive force in the net. While it's crucial to develop the technical side of my net minding capabilities, having the stamina to last through big minutes in the regular and post season, and the agility and speed to support my innate reaction time was fundamental to me becoming the goalie I am today. I was also afforded multiple opportunities to spend time with him in the off season off the ice where he was a tremendous mentor to me on becoming a true professional in this league, and I learned so much about how to carry myself in a manner that reflects well to other players in the league and fans across the world. I'm incredibly grateful that I now have him in the Pride head office where he continues to support me in all aspects of my game, and I truly owe my success to this man.