- Player Name: Daniel Swift

- Position: RW

- Recreate or First-Gen? First-Gen all the way!

- Recreates: Who was your last player? N/A

- First-Gens: How did you find the site? Mr. Google knows everything!

- Full Discord Username (including the hashtag and numbers): Discord doesn't like me. Can't get past the captcha.

- How many hours a week do you usually have free? (ie. 1, 3, 6+, etc.) 6++.

- Is water wet?

Last time I checked. It's also very buoyant.

- What do you hope to get from your SMJHL team or what are you looking for in a team?

Camaraderie. Having fun together and encouraging one another to play on!

- What are your general expectations of your juniors career? Are you looking for a long and successful career as a junior player, or are you hoping to be called up to the big leagues as soon as possible?

I'd say seasoning in the juniors is very important. I know most folks are in the rush to get to the bright lights, but if you arrive too soon, I think you'll be hopelessly outclassed. So IMO, it's more of a marathon rather than a sprint.

- Are you interested in joining a rebuilding team?

Yeah, why not? If you can help turn it around, I think that'd be a great accomplishment.

- Have you ever heard about Kelowna before joining this league?

I love Kelowna. Been there numerous times and always enjoyed it. Fantastic vineyards in the area, and don't get me started on the wine. (Love the lakes too).

- How do you feel about walruses?

They're an interesting mammal. Not particularly attractive, yet underrated and underappreciated. (Very cool tusks too).

- What is your favorite hockey memory? If you don’t have one, feel free to make up something completely fictional.

Hmmm... Hard to pick just one. I'd have to say Pavel Bure deking Mike Vernon in game seven would be on the list.

- Any hobbies you’ve been into lately?

Lots of writing which helps me express my creativity. Also a great deal of FHM, which coincidentally just so happens to be the engine this league runs on. Fancy that!

- What is the best book you have read and why? (Comics included)

Best book? Again it's tough to pick just one, but I'll go with the Peter Principle by Dr. Laurence J. Peter. I enjoyed the read immensely and learned a lot too. (He was a professor at the University of British Columbia).

- What do you consider the most important part of a fun league experience?

Getting to know your teammates, what they like and don't like, and trying to connect with them as best you can. For me it's all about building team spirit and trying to come together as a group.

- What’s your favorite Pokemon? Why?

Is it bad if I say I don't do Pokemon? I realize virtually every other person on the planet does, but sadly I'm not in that ginormous group. (Though I have to admit, Pokemon Go does look like a lot of fun).

- What type of player are you looking to build? Are you looking to play a more offensive or defensive role?

Definitely Offensive. Right now I'm modeling my player on a hybrid between a Speedy Forward and a Perimeter Shooter. (Even though there's only one difference between the two in terms of important and key attributes). It's my favorite type of player right now, and I've had good success developing this type of forward in FHM. (Hoping to replicate that here).

- If you were to choose a breed of dog you would most likely be, what would it be and why?

Something sleek and fast, like say a Greyhound. As for why, 'cause I think it would be amazing to see things fly by at high speed. (Kind of like the freedom you feel skydiving or on a motorcycle).

Last but not least, something from me: I'm happy to be here and look forward to what we can build together in the future. Like most things in life, it'll take a little time, but I believe the journey is worth the effort. Thanks for reading and especially for your kind consideration.