Reporter: I am here today to interview Vancouver Whalers left wing Austin Smith after he pulled his first point in his game today against the Newfoundland Berserkers 

Austin, how does it feel, are you relieved to finally find yourself on the board with a goal?

Austin: Relieved doesn’t even begin to describe it. I’ve been giving it my all out there on the ice day in and day out and it feels good to finally be getting the results we’ve been looking for as a team.

Reporter: How important is it to you that you start pulling in more points as the season goes on?

Austin: Getting points is great. Scoring is great. But this isn’t my team, it’s our team. The most important thing for me is that I’m doing my part. There’s nothing I hate more than feeling like dead weight that the team has to put on their back. My biggest priority is less personal milestones and more about working with the guys on my line to provide the most value to the team as a whole.

Reporter: Would you describe yourself as a leader or more of a follower?

Austin: Again, I’m whatever the team needs me to be. I’ve certainly found myself in more leadership oriented roles on the teams I’ve played with in the past, as well is in my pursuits off the ice. However it’s not important to me that I be the leader of the team unless that’s what is needed. I guess if I had to characterize myself I’d say I’m a really good flex teammate. Put me where you need me and I will make a difference.

Reporter: It’s been great getting to know you better Austin, thank you for your time.