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Toivo · 02-19-2020, 11:40 PM

I came into the J as a Draftee Free Agent and linked up with the Armada. They were the only team to offer me, and I knew some friendly faces there already, so it turned out to be a great fit. It was such a good fit that they brought me back at the next draft. I told other teams that I was only interested in going to Armada. I would have played for other teams my one season in the J, but would have requested my SHL team to call me up immediately after drafting me, even if it was for a 4th line role. The Armada wasn’t happy that I only stayed down one season after being draft, but it was longer than I would stay down for any other team. I had a lot of fun with this group and I still cherish those memories and relationships built in Anchorage. I follow them in the standings still, and root for them. Go boats!

C9Van · 02-20-2020, 04:08 AM

I had arguably 1 of the biggest rollercoaster's anyone ever has in the minors.

The first season was just getting adjusted and went alright albeit a lack of points but I joined the league at a piss poor point. Got shafted in the draft even though I would end up being one of the better Wing options overall if not the highest TPE player now (Will either be 1st or 2nd easily depending on the other lad) and going the lowest out of the Whalers even though I would the following season be one of the best (And damn near only active remaining from that draft past Bruins10)

Jon would end up helping helping Whalers absolutely dick Anaheim which felt great but then the rollercoaster would go back down as they would draft me to Raiders which fucking sucked.

In hindsight I should have just stayed down 1 extra season to get to 425 TPE and see if Raiders could actually do something but hindsight is hindsight only. I am now at least doing good on a great team. All is well.

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Zach · 02-20-2020, 06:40 AM

Anthony Archer didn’t know what to expect going into the SMJHL. He went from playing in small multipurpose venues, generic locker rooms, and riding buses to having his own workout facility, his own arena with his own locker room and own cubby, taking flights for distant games. In terms of life on the ice, he was a lot weaker than some of the guys he was playing against and definitely a lot slower. This was made up for though through having a more dedicated practice schedule now that he was on a pro team and not to mention, not having to worry about school helps just a bit too. His whole life was now devoted to hockey whether its his sleep schedule, diet or training. Archer had a frustrating time in juniors, constantly coming just short of a championship but on a positive note, his medals on the international level sort of made up for that. To finish out his junior career he was traded where he had his worst season (as a team) unfortunately.

***golden_apricot*** · 02-20-2020, 08:32 AM

NSFL Championship Week

***Inf1d3l*** · 02-20-2020, 08:38 AM

I was lucky to have one of the best experiences in the SMJHL from the moment I was drafted until I was called up into the SHL. At the time, GM @adamantium took a chance on me, a guy returning after 8 seasons of inactivity on my previous player, since I was unproven and unknown, and had a track record of being an inactive prior to this. The nurturing and welcoming attitude, and winning formula, that Vancouver has had since my return is part of what kept me around. Also, with other GMs like @Glyc and @"luketd" taking the helm, the locker room was always a solid area to be for any player. Not to mention that I was able to win both a Four Star Cup in Season 43 and a Quilha Agante Trophy in Season 44, it's pretty safe to say that my Juniors league time was a fun, scucessful period in my young career, Too bad I peaked early...

Z0REM · 02-20-2020, 09:52 AM

Phineas Gold made the leap to the SMJHL in S49 of the league. Having felt like he was preparing for his entire time growing up, he was ready to finally make the jump to professional play. Phineas was actually quite nervous while he was waiting for his name to be called during draft day and was completely surprised when he was drafted in the top 20. He wasn’t so much of a household name, the scouts had barely looked at him, and he was pretty much ready for anything. So he packed his bags and set off for Montreal. His Freshman season was pretty lackluster. During the season he racked up some penalty minutes and barely broke 10 points with his 85 shots. While not all went exactly as planned for a rookie season, he was able to come away with a four star cup win as the underdogs of the season. The team had a 6th place finish but as the rookie team grew throughout their games they came to the playoffs ready to win. It was an amazing moment crystalized in time.

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