The lockout for Nicholas Owens was something that was really needed. It allowed him to have more time to polish up his game before he hits the ice for his sophomore season, but besides that boring stuff he took a much needed break away from hockey. Owens spent time with his friends and family which he would have otherwise not have had time to with all the traveling and training that comes with being a pro hockey player. Mostly just catching up and playing video games.

As for Owens stance on the matter. It's a shame something like this would happen as there will be players and general managers alike who are going to be unhappy about the solution reached but overall something that was very necessarily for the future of this league. The solution that has been going around the league seems like a very promising one and Owens is excited to see what comes next in the SHL.