Joining the SMJHL isn't always easy, and Theo Morgan learnt that the hard way. Morgan became eligible to play in the SMJHL just a few days ago, days after the SMJHL had taken place. With the current draft class, teams were already set for the season to begin. Preseason games had taken place, teams were tinkering with their lines, and then there was Theo Morgan, looking for a team to play for. With the preseason coming to a close, Morgan was able to get himself a few tryouts with different teams. However it may not have gone according to plan.

Morgan got a call that he would be trying out with the Vancouver Whalers. Filled with both excitement and nerves, Morgan frantically got to the rink where he was able to meet some of the guys as well as management. All was going well, until it came time to step on to the ice. Morgan follows the guys out there, steps one foot on to the ice and BAM, complete wipe-out. Immediately he tried to get to his feet and once again fell flat on his face. He looks down and sees the culprit: he forgot to remove his skate guards. A juvenile mistake made by children, made in front of his now teammates. Never once has that happened, and it just so happened to occur at a time that he was trying his hardest to make a great impression.

While it did not matter in the end, as the Whalers offered Morgan a contract, it is something that he will get made fun of about every time he's going to step foot on the ice.