It wasn't really an option for Oskar Scholz growing up. Not to say he was forced to play hockey, but it runs in the family and he did feel partially obligated to at least give it a try and see if he could make it in the league. His father Karlstraße Scholz and his grandfather Nikolaus Scholz before him were both big names in the SHL and carved out long and successful careers. Oskar is just in his sophomore season in the SMJHL, but he looks poised to follow in their footsteps. Looking back I wouldn't say he was a natural, but athletics run in the family and Oskar had the tools, the people and most importantly the money to focus on a strong hockey based program growing up. Time will tell if he can be as successful as his father and grandfather, but so far he appears to be on the right track. He was the first Scholz to go top 5 in the draft so things are going well so far.