Collin Gibble's path to the SHL was one that seems to mirror a lot of currently SHL players. Gibble's was hailed as a fantastic player even as a child playing for a travel team. Something just seemed to click for Gibbles when he laced up his skates and hit the ice. Gibbles has always been known for his ability to read the action on the ice and his early career was no different. Coach's would be screaming from the bench when he interrupted the opposing team's rush and sent them trailing the counterattack. Gibbles has always said that the rink was like a second home for him and he always wanted to go pro. Many times he could be found in the empty arena practicing his skating and preparing for the day he might get a shot. The Grand Rapids native was always trying to find an excuse to be on the ice or watching other's play. Many former coaches simply said "It's like he was made to hold a hockey stick"