I'm from Swansea. The closes ice rink is an hour away in Cardiff. My older sister played football. I didn't want to follow her. I went to some 3rd grade birthday party at the Cardiff rink and got hooked on skating. Forced my parents to sign me up and drive me to Cardiff for practice and games. I guess being that far from a rink you better make the most of the time you spend there. I started playing a level better than most kids. In high school I was playing the adult "beer leagues" and playing well. My school didn't have a team. I kind of figured I could go pro. Signed an agent who took all my money and scammed me. I missed the draft and thought I was done for. I was lucky Nevada took a chance on me. I made sure they didn't regret it. Now I'm probably the best player from Wales.