<The following is an excerpt from an August 13th interview with Raiders prospect Adam Barron by PuckShack News>

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Langdon Alger: Moving on, could you talk a bit about who you model your game after?

Adam Barron: Sure. I try and look at players in the SHL that play a similar game to mine, and I get the sense that New England's Tigole Bitties (@Ace) has many of the same strengths and weaknesses, though obviously he plays at a higher level.

LA: What kind of similarities in particular? Be specific.

AB: Well, he's a guy that focuses on passing a lot. He's great at finding the open man. And if there's not one open, he's very comfortable skating the puck out of danger. We're similar in that he seems to approach defense with a cerebral approach, one that relies more on solid positioning and puck movement, and less on checking.

LA: He's a pretty accomplished hitter, though.

AB: True, but from talking about him with some professional scouts and staff, they say it's something he's had to work extra hard at. I appreciate that... I admire it. It didn't come naturally, but he was willing to put the work in. That's what makes him such a great defender. He's got everything you'd want in a defenseman, and he got there via a determined mindset. I hope to emulate that someday.

LA: Your hitting isn't anywhere near his at this point. Have you tried to work on it without success, or is it something you're not focusing on right now?

AB: Attention to that part of my game will come with time. Right now I'm focused improving my puck movement and skating. At this point I think it's important to offer the coaches in Halifax dependability with the puck, less so being a menace on the ice without it.

LA: Speaking of the Raiders, how has the early season been?

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(300 words. Players mentioned are my own and New England Wolfpack defenseman Tigole Bitties.)