The rookie season for Evandrus Jesster was more consistent an experience than many rookies. The season started out surprisingly at least, with Evandrus being named captain of the Montreal Impact. Although production was consistent, the level of it definitely impressed and surprised the young center. Being named captain at such a young age, and as a rookie was a huge deal to this young man, a role he invested himself heavily into and hoped to have paid it back to his teammates through leadership and production. It was a wild ride to get here, the draft happened in Montreal, and the next thing the team and Evandrus knew were bright lights, limos, and "Wooooooos!" (See PT #2 for rookie hazing)

When asked how he would sum up the season in his own words Evandrus Jesster responded, " It has been an amazing experience for myself and my family. My parents actually moved to Montreal as well, so this is really the first time my father has been away from Calgary in 24 years. It definitely was an adjustment and my French is still pretty poor to be honest with you." Of course we had to ask him about his personal goals and whether he was happy with the season he put up. "Yeah I am actually. I'm a goal oriented person and I set the bar for myself pretty high at about 40 points and 15 goals. Happy to have put up 19 goals and 41 points. I always want to really exceed my goals but I'm definitely happy with my personal growth and my growth within the game of hockey.

Evandrus Jesster proved he was worth a top two selection and ended the season second in scoring behind veteran Klaus Wagner. Montreal looked for Jesster to help balance and carry the team in the early season as the young forward group grew together and got things rolling. We know Jesster would like to come back and play for Montreal next year, but with expansion it will be an interesting storyline to watch next season. The playoffs are right around the corner, and expectations are high within the Jesster family for this young forward and this young Montreal team. Montreal has been eliminated the past couple seasons in the first round, it has been a bit of a curse. However this new Montreal team has taken on a brand new identity and look to prove any doubters wrong and compete all the way for the Four Star Cup.

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