As a rookie for the Detroit Falcons, Podan Podanović has seen some highlights in the past several months.

As a young boy out of Plsen, Czechia, Podan always dreamed of being drafted to the SMHL. Being drafted to the Falcons was the first step in realizing that dream coming true. From the minute he stepped off the plane in into the waiting arms of United States Customs and Border Patrol custody, and was eventually rescued (and have a pint with the boys!) by his new squad mates, Podan new he had found his home.

The highlights just kept coming, with Podan registering a shut out in his second ever game in net, on nearly forty saves to boot!

Unfortunately, the SMJHL does not keep assist records for Podan, so there is no official record of his next highlight, registering three assists in a single game.

Podan always takes his passing seriously, and achieving this was a lifelong dream come true.

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