Before becoming a hockey player, Dylan Karlsson worked at a local car repair shop as a mechanic because that was what his dad did. He actually worked at the same shop at his dad, his dad being a long time good employee is what helped him get the gig. Dylan expected to hate it since it was hard work but it actually made him feel good; he likes problem solving and fixing things. It also had decent pay too which let him have a bit of cash to spend. He learned how to work through exhaustion which is something you have to know on the ice, it helped him build endurance as much as training. He also got to spend time with his dad which although it was no picnic was worthwhile and something he doesn’t regret down the line. You can’t get time with family back and your parents are the ones who really care about you at the end of the day.