08-11-2015, 05:11 PM
When I was drafted by the Buffalo Stampede 3rd overall last week, and made their first ever draft pick in franchise history, I obviously knew there was a strong chance I would be a true rookie, and end up playing in the SHL this upcoming season. It is obviously tough for me, because I am incredibly close with everyone associated with the Scarecrows franchise, but considering I will be spending my career with the Stampede, I owe it to Brandon and my new teammates to gladly abide by the plans they desire for me.
I have the opportunity to perhaps produce on the first line for the Stampede along both Thomaz players, and be a part of the inaugural season for the team. It was very tough for me to affirm my farewells as a player to the aforementioned Scarecrows, but obviously I will still be a highly active alumni and a constant pillar of support for the new members that join the team.
I simply want to publicly thank both Cuffy, and BBP for helping build a great culture and team that I was proud to be the captain of.
I want to also publicly thank all my teammates, because without them my time would be a lot less enjoyable, and any success I have had would not be a reality.
I also want to publicly thanks all the active alumni who made the locker room an enjoyable place to be and always being there if one of us needed some advice.
I am excited to be the first pure SHL rookie in quite some time, and I am ready to pour my heart and soul into the Stampede! I know the season might end up being a difficult one, but I believe a good foundation has been placed for our squad, and expect nothing less but greatness from the team in the future.
I have the opportunity to perhaps produce on the first line for the Stampede along both Thomaz players, and be a part of the inaugural season for the team. It was very tough for me to affirm my farewells as a player to the aforementioned Scarecrows, but obviously I will still be a highly active alumni and a constant pillar of support for the new members that join the team.
I simply want to publicly thank both Cuffy, and BBP for helping build a great culture and team that I was proud to be the captain of.
I want to also publicly thank all my teammates, because without them my time would be a lot less enjoyable, and any success I have had would not be a reality.
I also want to publicly thanks all the active alumni who made the locker room an enjoyable place to be and always being there if one of us needed some advice.
I am excited to be the first pure SHL rookie in quite some time, and I am ready to pour my heart and soul into the Stampede! I know the season might end up being a difficult one, but I believe a good foundation has been placed for our squad, and expect nothing less but greatness from the team in the future.