Bobby Lane grew up in hockley country, so like many kids in that area, he started skating as soon as he was able to stand up with a pair of skates on. Organized hockey started at 5 for him. At that age, it is pretty much impossible to know how good anyone will be. Bobby was no exception. He really didn’t start to stand out until he was around 11. Not coincidentally, this is also about the same time he really started to fall in love with the game. Going through puberty as well, getting bigger, stronger and faster. He was playing a lot, and so his development accelerated very quickly during this time. By the time he turned 14 he was getting a lot of attention from scouts. Some junior hockey organizations were starting to take notice. Then, when the S49 SMJHL draft rolled around, he was taken 4th overall by the Montreal Militia.