- Ace: as the head of the New England Wolfpack, he contacted me about joining and seemed genuinely interested in my addition to the team. He drafted me in the first round which was better than what I could have predicted and seems to also be a constant presence on the site (everywhere I go he's weighing in).

- Segi: recently made the Co-GM of the Outlaws, his SHL talents as well as Mathias Seger's talents are being recognized in the LR, on the team, and in the SMJHL.

- JNH: he's active in the locker room and a constant presence, whether welcome or not. His player, Martijn Westbroek, is also making a name for himself in the SMJHL and should be a fine addition to the SHL rosters.

- Dangles13: of course I have to put Dangles on the mountain for picking me for the Anaheim Outlaws! Hopefully his vision for me as a center will pay off for him this season and for me for my SHL career.