Task #8 - 3 TPE

My first season in the SMJHL saw me take a big step forward as a player and a person. While the season was abbreviated for me (I joined up with the Elk just before the trade deadline and only played 24 regular season games), the 11 points (2G,9A) i managed to put up in a 3rd line roll shows that i am capable of offering up scoring and i have a fundamental offensive instinct to build on for next season. Something that i'm looking to improve upon especially for next year is my defensive play, i finished the season with a -3 and decent 46 hits which is ok but i feel like i can be trusted to provide even more defensive and physical play to help support our defenders and goaltenders. Overall i am super excited for what my first full season in the SMJHL will bring, as i continue to forge my identity as a player at this level. (161 words)

Task #9 - 2 TPE

Some may say it’s bias, but I genuinely think the round 2 matchup between the Regina Elk and Detroit Falcons was easily among the most exciting series in the S64 SJMHL Playoffs. It went 7 games, and featured close games and comebacks, low scoring nail biters and high scoring displays of offensive dominance. Detroit entered the series as a clear favourite but absolutely got more than they bargained for in the matchup with the Elk. While Regina would come up narrowly short in the end, it was an exciting series that will be remembered by both teams and their fans for seasons to come. (103 words)

Task #12 - 3 TPE

As we come up on the mystique and tension of the all-important SHL Entry Draft, It's important to shed some light on draft-eligible players who might not get the same hype or discussion as the more touted prospects. One of those this season is Kezia MacKenzie, left-winger on the Regina Elk. Kezia joined up with the Elk late this season, and was thrust immediately into a 3rd line role playing roughly 14 minutes a night through the remaining 24 games in the regular season, as well as 7 playoff games. Kezia is a physically proficient 2-way forward with great speed on the ice. While their 11 points in 24 games might not wow those looking for pure offensive flare, the 46 hits is impressive and shows that Kezia will make an impact on the ice on a nightly basis. With 4 points in 7 playoff games, it's encouraging to see that the young forward already has the poise required to be impactful when the games matter the most. (168 words)

Task #16 

+1 TPE - Milestone