We were able to catch up with one of the newer members of the Kelowna knights. Taken 81st overall in the SMJHL entry draft. The 16 year old showed excitement for the upcoming opportunity, as well as some nervousness. 

Full Name: Liam Hutchinson

Position: Right Wing

Hometown: Victoria, BC , Canada

On-Ice Strengths: Skating, Checking, Shooting

Off-Ice Strengths: Determination, Dedication

On-Ice Weaknesses: Passing

Off-Ice Weaknesses: Decisiveness, Leadership

Pre-game Meal: Salmon with pasta

What areas of your game are you trying to improve?: Defence, and Puck handling

Favorite SHL Team(and why?): Vancouver, because it's close to my hometown

SHL(or NHL) Player that you look up to, or model your game after: Jerome Iginla, or a current player Jamie Benn

What are your SMJHL Goals?: To contribute to my team where ever I can

What are your SHL Goals?:  To become a regular in the league

What’s your morning routine like?: Wake up, take my dog for a run, eat while watching something on TV

Your opponent has an empty net. You and a teammate are on a 2-on-1. Do you pass it, or take the shot yourself?: Take the shot

How long have you been playing hockey?: Since I was 6 years old

What has been your favorite hockey memory?:
Out of town minor league tournaments. Hanging out in the hotel with the team is something you'll never forget. 

Tell us a Random Fact about your life: I was once on TV as a baby. It was a television commercial that my mom's friend produced. 

Who is your dream date? Arriamna Grande 

Be sure to catch Liam "Hutch" Hutchinson in the upcoming SMJHL season with the Kewlona Knights. The 6 foot 4 rookie will be sure to deliver some big hits every game.

Liam Hutchinson||RW||366 TPE||Kelowna Knights||Chicago Syndicate||
Stats
SMJHL S45 |GP 50| G 5 | A 9| P 14| +-: -4 | Sh% 8.77%| HIT 41|
SMJHL S45 Playoffs|GP 4| G 1 | A 0| P 1| +-: 0| Sh% 16.67%| HIT 5|
WJC S45 |GP 22| G 2 | A 3| P 5| +-: +2 | Sh% 10.71%| HIT 23|
SMJHL S45 |GP 34| G 5 | A 8| P 13| +-: +5| Sh% 7.04%| HIT 68|
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Notable Events
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Drafted 81st overall in S45 SMJHL Entry Draft by Kelowna Knights
Drafted 59th overall in S46 SHL Entry Draft by Chicago Syndicate
S45 WJC Silver Medal - Team Canada

Once a Knight, always a Knight

Words to live by right there.

Welcome to the family. Coming from 81st overall, you get to shock the world. Just put your head down and get to work