Even though the Detroit Falcons and I won the S53 Four Star Cup, there are always things about my individual game that I can keep on improving. The coaches asked me to continue to work on my game to game consistency, as I tended to have a good game or two, and then a bad game or two to balance it out, with some pretty severe peaks and valleys. I hope that during this season, now that I know the system that the coaches are implementing a lot better, will allow me to consistently contribute to the team, whether it is on defence or on offence. Hopefully, even though I am paired with Jack Kanoff again, I can raise my offensive contributions so that I'm not basically holding Jack's coat and helping cover up any defensive lapses. I want to show that I too have offensive talent in me as well as defensive acumen. The stint with Team WJC Sweden, and in the IIHF, has shown me that I have offensive production as well; if I can show that in the SMJHL with the minutes that I will be given, that would make me happy.

In terms of altering on-ice play, I don't think it will change too much - Jack will still get the more offensive touches of the puck, but I hope to be able to carry the play a bit more as I have been working on my physical skills. I want to be able to hold on to the puck and carry it in, creating offensive opportunities. Certainly, my improved footspeed, balance and strength will be a help as we defend our Cup. Let's hope that this season will show the SMJHL that I can work the whole 200-foot length of the ice!