Max Manning, the latest Raptors draftee heard his name called on TV whilst at home that draft day. After being super hyped and excited, he immediately booked the next flight. Like his draft application form, he almost missed his flight out by a mere few minutes. As he breathed a sigh of relief on the ascending plane,

Colorado's scout, lespoils, messaged him about the wonderful news and a quick congratulations. Standing now in front of the Colorado arena, he took a deep breath and clutched his duffel bag and walked right through the sliding doors. The lone receptionist directed him towards the right, since obviously she is always right.

Further down the hallway, he had found it. The Raptors section. Banners and pictures of team history hung from the ceiling. And then the door. He pulled through and had no idea what to expect. But alas, the door was locked. What? Why? He kept pulling the handle and pulling, but to no avail. Max cursed out loud a few times. This was not what he expected. Locked out of his first meeting? Outrageous. However, after pulling a few more times, he had saw the tiny minuscule letters that said: "PUSH". What an amateur move. With one pull, entered the locker room, Fossil Alums and rookies alike welcomed him with a warm greeting.

Max shook hands with everyone who was willing. Welcome to the den! Now this, was the true draft experience he had been waiting for his entire life. All the hard work playing in Vancouver's hockey acedemy. Everyone celebrating around him and for Max, it was the feeling about being as a team, together, that was the best. He was excited to have teammates as the boys and new friends. Now, was time to train and prepare for his SMJHL debut. As long as the rink doors opened by pulling.