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(This post was last modified: 11-18-2019, 10:50 AM by Mutedfaith.)

525 words. This was my first article. I guess double draft rewards and save 1st article bonus for next piece?
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SWISS TALENT GETS DRAFTED INTO THE SMJHL
With the S51 SMJHL entry draft being wrapped up, and the dust settling after a busy draft day, our very own talented playmaking right winger Cal Labovitch is making the move across the ocean. Despite analysts ranking him as high as tenth place in their previews, applauding his smooth hands, ability to pass the puck, deke out defensemen and skating abilities, he had to wait until the third round for the Detroit Falcons to pick him up. His inability to add quality to the defensive side of the game, or be of value late in the third period and overtime were named as possible reasons for him being drafted later than expected.

Cal started his path towards a successful hockey career in the Vaudoise arena, right here in Lausanne when he was just four years old, playing for the Lausanne team through all the junior teams. His style of passing and moving the puck, looking for teammates rather than take the shots himself, makes him a valuable team player. If he can improve on his defensive skills and endurance, the Falcons are going to enjoy seeing him pass the puck around and rack up assists.
We visited the Detroit Falcons training camp this morning to meet Cal on his first day in the Falcons organization and asked him for a first reaction on his draft into the SMJHL, and his plans for the future. Here is what he had to say about it:

“I’m excited to join the Detroit Falcons, and look forward to wearing that jersey. Today will be all about getting to know my new teammates and the organization, but I want to be back on the ice and in training camp as soon as possible to work on my defensive skills and endurance. Detroit knows my style of hockey; getting that puck into the zone and setting up our snipers to finish it off, and I’m confident they will help me get the best out of myself and my career.

I want to thank all my fans, coaches and friends back in Switzerland for their continuous support in the last few seasons, I would not have been here without you. I hope I can make you all proud in the upcoming World Juniors, where I will be representing Team Alpine. Representing my country has always been a big dream, and I'm hoping to make it into our seniors IIHF squad next season. I'm confident that the support from the Detroit Falcons staff and my teammembers will get me there.

Being drafted in 1st, 12th or 25th doesn’t really matter to me. All that matters to me now is that I got drafted by, what looks like, a great team and organization. It’s a big move from the Swiss mountains to the great city of Detroit and I’m hoping I can live up to the expectations of my GMs, the fans and the media.”

We’re going to keep following Cal Labovitch as his career in the SMJHL sets off, and hope to see the Lausanne-born youngster in action for the Detroit Falcons soon.

 
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Congrats on your draft, good luck with Detroit and your future!











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