If it weren’t for the offer to join the SHL, James Ward-Prowse would be tearing it up in the English Premier League on his hometown team, Southampton. Growing up, James Ward-Prowse (JWP) always wanted to play in the SHL. Every night, he would practice in his garage, learning how to shoot from distance, how to stop on a dime (although he was practicing in roller skates), and how to control the puck as if it were his third limb. But alas, for the majority of his youth, he was only scouted for his other-worldly football abilities. JWP is known as the best free-kick taker of his generation. Even though his heart was set towards the SHL, due to where he was born, he was only ever looked at for footy. The United Kingdom takes great pride in its football history, but not as much in its hockey roots. Therefore, if it weren’t for the SMJHL giving him a shot to she that he can make it as a hockey player, then JWP would be forced to live out the rest of his days torching his opponents without much effort in the Premier League.
Otherwise, JWP likes to bike around the historic city of Southampton, visit the ruins of the Southampton Wall, give tours at the University of Southampton, and practice for the 2036 World Cup, where he is certain that it “is coming home.” JWP will be extremely sad to leave behind all of the wonderful things Southampton has to offer, but he is looking forward to the SMJHL Draft and he can’t wait to get started! 
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