Though I only had the opportunity to play in three games this preseason, I really got a hold of our team's dynamic. I was even able to score the only victory for the raptors, in the preseason.

As for the upcoming season, I know I will have limited opportunities, as the backup goal keeper. But, when I am in, I have a plan. I want to make sure my defenseman are willing to sacrifice the body to help me stop more shots and to help improve my confidence, as I get used to this new level of competition.

There is an exception though. If my defenseman can not get in the way, I want them to clear other offensive players out of the area. That way, I have a nice, clean view of the incoming puck. That would really make my job a lot easier.

I want to be a little aggressive and help my team by retrieving cleared pucks on power plays to really keep the opposing team on their heels. The longer I can keep my team in their zone, the better.

Finally, I want to keep working on my positioning so that when I can't see what is coming, I still have the best chance to make the save. And maybe, a shove here and there for those pesky screeners. The refs don't have to see everything. I want to make opposing teams hate seeing me in net.