1) Dickens was born into a family doomed from the start. The eldest son of an author and a priest, Dickens grew up in a household of disagreement and disaster. His traditionalist Father despised his Mother's career choice to begin crafting erotic Minecraft short stories shortly after his birth, and this knife rapidly drove the family apart. To escape the yelling matches, Dickens retreated to the basement and the sanctuary of the sticks, or walked over to the rink, where he began to hone his skills.
2) As artistic on the ice as he is off it, Dickens is known for an incredible level of talent and skill on the jazz Recorder.
3) During Midget Dickens began bringing a 4L jug of Skim milk on the bench during every game. This earned him the nickname "The Milkman." However Dickens has never been a fan of this nickname.
4) A man of the culture, Dickens is also notorious for demanding all billets have a waifu body pillow available for personal usage.
5) Known for his heart and ability to sacrifice himself for the team, Dickens once unprompted shit himself on a travel trip.
Written Option: 5 Things that have shaped Collin Gibbles as a person
1. Studying endless hours of Pavel Datsyuk's ability to control the game has lead Collin to model his playing after the Magic Man. He hopes that one day he can be considered on the same level of talent.
2. Growing up in Grand Rapids, MI, Gibbles spent many winters playing pond hockey. Late nights playing with friends lead to a dedication for improving his game on both ends of the ice.
3. Having supportive parents that were always present at his games growing up has made hockey a family affair for Gibbles. He always knows he can look up to stands to see his support system cheering him on.
4. His childhood dog Buddy was his constant companion as an only child. Buddy even learned to retrieve pucks that went flying off of the driveway when training.
5. Gibbles found his first job working at the local skating rink helping teach young kids to skate in high school. This job, while not very high paying, helped him foster a love for helping those around him.
An Impromptu Interview with Prospect Troy Reynolds
Q: Troy, thank you for joining us. My first question is about your upbringing. Where did you grow up, and how did it shape you as a hockey player and as a person?
A: You're welcome for gracing you with my presence. I grew up in the mean streets of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Every day, I would see these people doing horrible things that you couldn't even imagine witnessing. Jaywalking. Littering. It was a sick, twisted place. And I had to grind every day to get better. So I could leave that dump of a town. You couldn't live in such a harsh environment, Jeff. It takes a toll on your soul and I only made it because I had the mental fortitude that others in this draft lack.
Q: My name is Greg, but I'll let that slide. It appears you would describe yourself as tough and willing to grind for success. What effect did your parents have on your hockey career?
A: Well my mom never wanted me to play hockey. Something about concussions and all that whiny crap. My dad was always pushing for me to be better. It was borderline insane. One time, when I was a kid, I was late covering the blueline and the defenseman scored. The next thing I hear is my dad yelling from the stands "YOU LAZY ********, COVER YOUR MAN! I DIDN'T RAISE A FAILURE, GET YOUR **** TOGETHER OUT THERE!". It was hilarious because they ended up kicking him out. I think my mom's disdain for hockey and my dad's insane obsession with it is why they got divorced. No biggie though, living with dad probably helped me craft myself into a two-way forward.
Q: If your father demands defense, why don't you check your opponents more often?
A: Well he also preaches discipline. You don't need to just destroy a guy to get the puck. That's why Bobby Orr invented poke checking. I block shots, I make it difficult for any offensive pressure against me. I can't take penalties, I'm too valuable. The team needs me out there.
Q: Well if discipline is a major part of your game, how do you explain your fights in the game against Eagle River last season? Also, I'll need to fact check that Bobby Orr claim
A: That was different, he was trash talking my girlfriend. I mean she's my ex now but you can't let some Eagle River punk talk trash on your girlfriend. Plus I won the fights, so that has to count for something. Don't bother fact-checking, I've never been wrong in my life.
Q: Much has been made about your off-the-ice behavior. Some believe you party too much, get into too much trouble, and your talent isn't worth the headache you bring with what some call "a large ego". What do you have to say to those critics?
A: So I like to party. Big whoop. It hasn't been a problem so far, and if it becomes one I'll tone it down. Cops show up at one party, that you aren't even arrested at, and people say "you cause too much trouble". I am not perfect. No one in this garbage dump of a town is. But compared to those jaywalking, littering neanderthals, I'm a saint. And I'd argue that my talent IS worth a small headache, which I won't even bring. If anything, I'm a cure to headaches in the locker room. I'm like Advil or Tylenol. You don't get to where I am without confidence in yourself. I look up to guys like Baker Mayfield and Terrell Owens. They knew how great they were and let people know about it. Unlike them, I play defense along with a pretty damn good offensive game if I do say so myself. So step off haters. I'll just keep proving you wrong if you keep it up.
1. Extended success as an elite goal scorer in the EASHL despite ice tilt and poor servers.
2. Friendship with linemate That Guy, who tragically is fighting courageously against boneitis.
3. That cheating bitch Pippi Longstocking and backstabber Christoff Crustacean.
4. Taste of several EASHL championship titles. Always chasing more titles each and every year.
5. Money. Gimme dat hard cold cash.
12-18-2018, 05:11 PM(This post was last modified: 12-18-2018, 05:16 PM by 0880.)
-Backstory: PJ Paradise was raised on the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon, after moving from Saskatoon when he was 3 years old . His mother was a blacksmith, and his father was bronco buster - which led to PJ fabricating horseshoes at only 3 years old. That hard-scrabble upbringing naturally led to his natural grittiness you see on the ice. He started skating at 11 years old, and took naturally to whatever task was put before him. He grew up on the smaller-side, but at age 16 his growth spurt took him to 6'2", and he had to learn to use his size to adapt to the game. Towering over almost everyone else at the Bantom level, he had no problems potting pucks down the wing. He took notes from the great PP specialists before him (Stamkos, Ovi, Giroux) and made the right dot his home.. tweaking his shot so it hit bar-downskies 9/10 attempts.
-Personality: A wild man, in every sense of the term. Whatever he puts his mind to, he's 110% committed.. which has led to some questionable decisions in his teen years (no convictions, everything expunged, don't bother looking). PJ is the life of the locker room, and will do whatever it takes to win. Whether its picking a fight with an enforcer to hype the crowd, triple-shift on the PK/PP, or reset a dislocated shoulder of a teammate, PJ will give it a whirl.
-Teamwork: PJ doesn't pass much, and relies on his heavy shot. This has never been a problem at his current competition level, but he will need to adapt his game to the higher level skillset of the SMJHL. He's offensively minded, and can see the game 2 steps ahead of where it's at. He'll cover the point and step up for teammates when they need it. He's been the locker-room glue on his past teams, and isn't afraid to speak his mind when there's something that needs to be said.
-Left-Handed right winger: PJ models his game after Eric Lindros and Alex Ovechkin. He's a true power forward in every way. Whether he's putting opponents through the boards on the forecheck, pressuring forwards on the PK, or setting up on shop on the dot on the PP to roof one home, he's the hype you want on your team.
1. A procrastinating underachiever with a focus on just enough to get by, relying on God-given talents, rather than hard-earned work.
2. A father who fizzled out of professional hockey due to a lack of talent, forcing his son at a young age to practice shooting over and over again, refining its ability, in fear his son will "make the same mistake he did".
3. Alcohol and partying to distract himself from the insurmountable pressure to succeed in professional hockey from his father, and his reluctance to actually play the sport at any professional level.
4. An incredible shot and pure scoring ability that has dragged him further into the professional world of hockey despite his reluctance and behavior, as his scoring talent is highly sought after, and has no real other talents otherwise.
5. An almost addiction-fueled drive to score goals as the acceptance of the coaches, crowd, and team mates provides meaning in a seemingly directionless life.
Written option: Must include five things that shaped your player as a person.
--- 94.1 WIP Sports Radio Hockey Hour with Chris Therien Interview with SMJHL Draft Prospect Eric Vanderberg
Therien: Welcome back to Hockey Hour we are joined here by Philadelphia Little Flyers graduate and SMJHL hopeful, Eric Vanderberg, Eric its great to have you here on the show. You skated in the combine, you did well. Next up, you're on the prospect showcase for Team Breakers. How have you been holding up with all of the changes?
Vanderberg: Well I work really well under stress, so its been less of a headache and more of a great adventure. I am really excited for what comes next and hoping that I catch on with a team that is going to help prepare me for a future in the SHL.
Therien: People say that Hockey isn't really popular in Delaware, at least you know that's the idea I've gotten. If you get drafted here, you'll be the first Delawarean to play in the SMJHL and probably the SHL. How does that make you feel, that you might be a trailblazer for kids from your neck of the woods?
Vanderberg: I think it would feel great to be looked up to as someone that a person would want to be. My parents were always there for me, making sure I got to tryouts and camps and games. They raised me to be as much about the team as I am myself and to always work hard and listen to your coaches. Because of them I never felt like Delaware held me back, I just always felt like it added to the player I was and the one I want to be.
Therien: I wanna turn to your playing style real quick, you are a Defenseman in a deep Defenseman heavy draft. There are a lot of good looking prospects out there, some who have a little better defined game. What would you tell a GM or a team that may be listening to convince them to pick you, what kind of player do you think you are?
Vanderberg: I always modeled myself after a little bit of you, Bundy [Therien] and a little bit of Andrei Markov. A guy with great hands, a pass first guy who isn't afraid to shoot. But also someone who is going to still play with the body and protect the stars. I've got a great work ethic and I will definitely be the first guy there at the arena and the last to leave. I believe wholeheartedly in working with what is best for the team and I hope that whoever drafts me will help me take my game to the next level.
Therien: Your dad tells this story, he told it to the local paper about you leveling this kid in pee-wee hockey and helping him up afterwards. Its hard to teach sportsmanship like that these days, where do you rate sportsmanship in your game, is it important or not so much?
Vanderberg: It's very important, at least to me, its like you know the game is gonna be tough and sometimes its violent but at the end of the day, after the game you know were still human. If we all play like goons, running around, hitting anything that moves, tripping, slashes, embellishments. It just takes away from the game. Both leagues now want a disciplined player who isn't going to act like an idiot and its good to see them cracking down on that kind of thing.
Therien: One final thing Eric, your mom did an interview a few weeks ago with one of those hockey mom blogs and she swears that your idol growing up was Eric Weinrich, now I know..
Vanderberg: *Laughs*
Therien: ...I know that you said it was me just a bit ago there, so which is it you know, I got a big head I gotta know, me or Weinrich.
Vanderberg: I liked both of you *laughs* I mean if I had to just pick one of you, it would be you definitely, Bundy. I liked how you maintained an edge to your game but still had the hands. You got me into hockey and I tried to play like you and these days you know I think that rubbed off a bit. I play my own style now but I'd like to think that you'd be happy with some of what I try to do out there.
Therien: Eric thanks so much for joining us and good luck on Thursday.
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Q. What drove you to hockey?
A. Usually my dad, sometimes my mom. I didn't have access to a vehicle usually, so they'd take me to- oh, wait, I get it. My older brother, actually. He and I used to play all the time, and it sparked my interest at an early age, you know? Putting two boys through hockey probably wasn't the easiest for our parents, but they were always there.
Q. What do you feel helped you shape your hockey skills?
A. My mother was a personal trainer and my father, an accountant, was also an avid recreational hockey player. I feel their encouragement of fitness helped me a lot and allowed me to become a workhorse on the ice. Aside from that, my coaches have been fantastic at helping me shape my skill. Except for Ferdinand. Ferdinand had no idea how to even shoot a puck at the net. Unfortunately, I had him as a coach for a few years. I think this is probably why I'm not so good at shooting. In fact, it was a rare occasion for our entire team combined would score more than 20 goals a season. Boy, could we pass the puck though.
Q. You said your brother also played. He is still playing?
A. He eventually gave up to pursue a career working at a vineyard. Part of my drive is to show that wuss what he could have done had he actually stayed with hockey. I'll live the dream he always had, and then buy his vineyard, burn it down, and turn it into a skating rink or an arena. I'll then invite others from our town to use the facility and I'll begin to host events and make money from it. I'll open a hockey training program and hire top trainers, which will be available for free to anyone, except Randy. Randy is my brother, by the way. Yeah. Take that, Randy.
Q. What do you do in your free time?
A. I'm in a thrash metal band. I play lead guitar. We're pretty bad overall, but it keeps us out of trouble. \m/
Q. What would you say is your least favorite style of player to play against?
A. Those sneaky dekeing danglers. I mean, come on man, I know you have good hands, but do you have to be such a show-off about it? Oh sure, mister fancy pants can twirl around me and move his stick really fast. WELL HOW ABOUT A HIP CHECK? That usually keeps them quiet. Ha. I mean... you know.. Unless they already skated around me and I completely missed them and fell flat on my ass. But.. But we have defensemen for that...right!?
As we are approaching this season's SMJHL draft, tensions are running high. A lot of kids hoping to fulfill their dreams and have a shot at the big leagues. But with a talent pool so deep, how do you really stand out?
Kristoffer Svensson, one of the would-be draftees, has high hopes for the coming draft and believes he has what it takes to stand out. Today we hope to shed a bit more light on this particular hopeful youngster.
(Camera pans to interviewee)
Hi Kristoffer! As you might suspect you're not the first person we're interviewing today with regards to the upcoming draft - what makes you think that you stand out amongt all of these great players?
Honestly - I'm not the strongest, or the biggest guy here. I'm not the best with the puck, and while I have a decent eye for the game I'm sure there are other guys out here that are just as gifted in that department, if not more. What sets me apart is my will to compete. Ever since I first laced up a pair of skates I've had to compete to even get to play - be it with my older brothers who didn't want me hanging around or when my local team was too stacked. I've had to work hard to get where I am today.
As you mentioned you've had to work hard - are you referring to the problems you've experienced with your knee?
Partly, having a major knee injury at such a young age and not being able to do what you love is hard. And the road back was long, but I believe I'm stronger for it.
I can imagine. We've received some hefty words of praise from your Luleå HF youth coach - is this someone who you'd credit with your progress this far?
Definitely! While both my parents, and to a certain extent my brothers, were helpful in my recovery I don't think I'd be playing at all if it weren't for him. The drive and passion he instilled in me is something I'll keep forever, and something that I try to use in everything I do - be that on the rink or outside.
I'd say! For someone so young it's really incredible what you have accomplished in your charity efforts with helping disabled youth into sports.
Most of the credit really goes to my old coach - he's the driving force behind it. I'm glad to be able to give back after how he helped me.
Well, I'd say you stand out. Do you have any specific hopes for the draft? Draft destinations perhaps?
I'm of the belief that any team that wants me is where I want to be. I want to succeed and progress as a group, so that's what I'm hoping for.
That's as good an answer as any! As you're a native Swede - is there any reason for why you've chosen to go this route instead of the Swedish Hockey League?
While I'd like to win a cup with my home team one day, I believe this is the only route if you truly want to compete with the best.
Can't argue with that. Any final thoughts or shoutouts?
I'd like to thank the whole Luleå HF youth organization for helping mold me into the player I am today, and shoutouts to mom and pop too!
(Outro)
And with that, it's time for the 9 o'clock news. Back to you, Tim!
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Pronouns: He/Him
Player: Oskar Scholz
Karlstraße has a lot of things to look back on that shaped him as a player, but here are a few of the most significant.
1. He was raised in a hockey family, the eldest son of recently retired SHL player Nikolaus Scholz.
2. The eldest of three boys, he learned to be a leader when the situation arouse.
3. A late bloomer he had a upward battle early on in his young hockey career.
4. practically living out of a bus with his teammates he learned to appreciate the little things in life and value friendship.
5. His first hamburger when coming to america. It's now his favorite meal item.
Siblings: Growing up with tons of siblings can be both rewarding and a pain, in this case its mostly a pain. Compared to Daniel most of the other Smebs are not that bright which has made Daniel question how he can even be a Smeb. Regardless Daniel has grown especially close with Parker and Kit Smeb in particular who are also entering the draft with him, but the only Smeb he slightly respects and doesn't think is a complete clown is Chico Smeb.
Korea: Being raised in Korea especially in a prominent family like the Smebs isn't easy, certain expectations are set and failure to meet them can lead to great shame and dishonor which has led to the high standards Daniel holds himself too
Inspiration: During his young days Daniel watched countless great players dominated the SHL from Chris Mczehrl and Adam Kylrad to Liam Ofer and The CARL MOUNTAIN, watching these players was both mesmerizing and dejecting as Daniel thought he could never reach the level of these players. One player in particular however caught his interest in Kari Barkov, he'd never seen a player so bad and had no idea how he was in the SHL; and yet he kept playing and getting paid despite not producing at all, even more astonishing was after Barkov became GM for the Calgary Dragons and stayed as GM for ages despite having no results at all. This led to Daniel realizing that if Barkov could make it in the SHL then he easily could.
National Pride: National Pride is big deal for Daniel and one thing hes extremely proud of is taking Korea to countless wins against other Asian countries even with the other Smebs holding him back. Even with these wins however Korea remains yet a blip in the hockey world due to its lack of development. Daniel dreams however of one day leading Korea on the world stage against all the countries.
North America: Despite loving Korea and being their his whole life Daniel has always wanted to travel around the world and to North America in particular after the things he's seen and heard of it. Daniel is very excited for the potential lifestyle he could have in North America.
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