Xavier Doom finds himself coming into the SMJHL season with little to no expectations of himself. He knows he’s a talented player, but the SMJHL is a league that’s on another level compared to anything he’s faced before. The decorated Icelandic centerman has dominated every level of hockey in his home country, but clearly the SMJHL is much more competitive. After being taken by St. Louis with the 2nd overall pick, Scarecrow fans expect him to have an immediate impact. However, Doom has other ideas. He just wants to grow and learn the North American game in his first year, hoping to dominate more in his second season. In his mind, he considered 20 points to be a good benchmark for him to reach this season. With 4 points in his first 10 games, he’s on pace for exactly that. One would assume that as Doom improves over the course of the season, he could even surpass his own expectations. It’s going to be fun to watch him progress this year. (171)