It's an exciting season for me (Mat Smith) since this is going to be my first full season playing up in the SHL for the Chicago Syndicate. I don't have any huge expectations for myself considering this, but some predictions/goals I'd like to make for myself are: A save percentage of .910 or higher, goals against average below 2.50, and these next two are a little lofty, but at least 40 wins and 5 shutouts. I think if I can accomplish these things for my team, it'll give us a great chance to get back into the playoffs and hopefully contend for another Challenge Cup. I'd love to win one of those as a starter. Overall I'm nervous for the season ahead with the team leaning on me to be the starter, I honestly expected to spend a season or two backing up the great Tibuk Soonika, but I'm definitely excited to see what happens and optimistic for the future.