This is my first player in the SMJHL, so I’m still kind of working out what personal goals I want to set for myself as I kind of get into the swing of things. Essentially I’m just hoping to get a little more involved in the community and contribute positively to my team.

As far as Sarah Burke is concerned, some of the earlier things I’ve got in mind just involve setting her up for success on both ends of the ice. She’s still a rookie so I don’t have any unrealistic expectations as far as stats go, but I’m hoping I can shape her attributes in a fairly balanced way that contributes effectively to the team with a bit of a focus on offensive and defensive awareness. Ideally, I’d like Burke to maintain a positive +/- for the majority of the season, make some good passing plays that maybe result in some assists, and get some key takeaways that maybe give the Vancouver Whalers a bit more of an edge in the odd game going forward.