Creating a Mount Rushmore for my time in the SHL is definitely a tough thing to do. There are so many great people in this league and counting everyone that’s made an impact on me is nigh impossible, but I’ve done the best I can.

Person 1: @caltroit_red_flames   Cal was the first person I knew in the SHL solely from him being a mod over in the Detroit subreddit. He’s been an amazing influence to have in the Czechia locker room since the day I joined, and he’s been fantastic. This is nothing against DMS because he is also fantastic, but I don’t think Czechia would quite be the same if Cal wasn’t there.

Person 2: @JayWhy  The stereotypical first gen choice, right? But JayWhy has been nothing but fantastic to me in my time in the league and has been one of my best friends since I got to Manhattan. He’s made me feel completely welcome to the organization and as a valuable member of the site. I can’t say enough good things about JayWhy. If you don’t know him, you should definitely get to know him.

Person 3: @"luketd"  Luke and I go way back, having joined the site within a day or so of each other as part of the S43 rookie class, the only two survivors from what at the time looked to be a legendary Czech group. He and I had never really had the chance to play together in the SMJHL and until this last season, had been rivals up and down. Now that we’re teammates, it’s been fantastic. He’s one of my best friends on the site and I’m very glad that we’ve been on the site together.

Person 4: @Good_Ole_Kimmy  Kimmy and I were drafted to Colorado together and were quick friends. We were linemates for a while and kept in touch even after he was traded. That led to him enjoy an easy choice for Co-GM when I was named GM of the Raptors, and even though he has since stepped down, he’s still someone I talk to regularly. Love the guy and he’s a great friend.