Perhaps an easy choice, but I'm going to be taking a look at my teammate: Boromini Cannellini. As a veteran, he's currently leading the SMJHL in points. However, this did not happen over night. While his rookie season was not a disappointment by any stretch, he surely had to work as hard as ever to be where he is today. Cannellini currently has 15 goals (Tied for 1st in the SMJHL) and 18 assists, for a total of 33 points through 30 games. Cannellini has as many assists this season as he had points all of his rookie season (5G - 3A - 18P). While known as a goal scorer, Cannellini trained hard to improve his playmaking abilities, making sure to find his teammates on the ice in order to better the team's success.

Perhaps one of the biggest changes is his +/-. While generally considered "useless", it can still be looked at when gauging a player's effectiveness on the ice (for the most part). Last season, Cannellini finished the season a -5. Fast forward to now and Cannellini is boasting a very nice +21, which is second in the league only to teammate Petr Mikulak's +22. Even with his role being much harder and becoming a main target on the ice, Cannellini has managed to improve his play to where he is no longer a liability to his team on the ice, but a constant threat to the opposition.

While known as an offensive weapon, perhaps one area which has seen his responsibility increase is the PK. All of last season, Cannellini only saw 1 minute of PK time. In 30 games this season, he is Vancouver's main penalty killer, and has played 73 minutes on the PK. For an offensive force, his defensive abilities are not to be scoffed at.

Lastly, his shooting percentage. Cannellini has doubled his shooting percentage from 6.33% to 12.71% so far this season. Known for his goal scoring abilties, he put in a lot of time ensuring he would have the shot that every good goal scorer needs. So far, that time and effort has paid off, as he continue to score night in and night out. There is a reason why the Whalers rely on his play so heavily, and it's no coincidence why he sits atop the league in points and goals.

A perfect role model for hard work and determination, Cannellini is sure to set an example for all young SMJHLers joining the league. While he may see more time with the Whalers in the near future, there is no doubting he is going to be a successful SHLer in the future.