Markus took the news of a lockout quite well, in all honesty. Seeing as the World Junior Championship is still ongoing, he could focus his attention on that - and making sure that Team Alpine grabs the gold medal in this tournament. He didn't have the occasion to play last season, so he yearns for a medal to be hung around his neck, especially after his disastrous tenure in the season 50 SMJHL playoffs.

On his way back to Lethbridge, he had a lengthy conversation with both Harry Carpet, his mentor and friend, and also with Benjamin Blue, the latest recipient of the John McBride trophy, to try and find what seems to be going wrong with his being out of position frequently when the opposing team circulates the puck in his zone. After thorough training practices with the coaches in Minnesota and with the help of GOD McZehrl and Noah Gallagher, Tegernako refined his skating, which seems to be bearing fruit already in the SMJHL pre-season. Tegernako is now ready for an eventual call-up by the Chiefs... should the SHL season start somewhat soon.

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