Wikipedia/SHL

Player Name: Nat Emerson
1. Early Life

Nat Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Maurice and Nadine. Nat was born with the ice in his veins. His father was a well known winger for South Boston High School with his sights on college hockey until he tore his MCL and ACL in a bench clear brawl against Boston College High School. His mother was an accomplished speed skater, making the US Olympic team three times. The middle child of five sons, Nat seemed to never leave the rink. Watching, playing, or reffing mite games, Nat never shied away from learning the game or taking a beating when skating with his older brothers.

Growing up, Nat originally played wing in hopes to follow is the footsteps of his father. Nat inherited everything from his father except for his hands though and could never put up the goals like his old man. His size, penchant for taking the body, and passing skills led a coach to put Nat on the back end and things seemed to just click.

2. Playing Career

When eligible for the SMJHL, Emerson went undrafted. Luckily for him the Detroit Falcons decided to sign him as a free agent before the start of the season. Emerson spent his first year in the league working on his biggest deficiency, skating. After all his hardwork, he was drafted by the West Kendall Platoon. Emerson remained with Detroit for one more season, making it to the championship series of the SMJHL only to fall short. The next season, he joined WKP and has recently signed an extension with the club.

3. International Play

Emerson played for Team USA in the World Juniors for a single season, winning a silver medal. After that he was contacted by Team Latvia and asked to join because of his Latvian heritage. So far he has played in two IIHF tournaments with Team Latvia and has once again earned a silver medal with the club.