Player Prompt

Jack McCarthy is no stranger to criticism. This season, McCarthy struggled as he finished as a -35 on the ice. This meant that he was on the ice for many goals against, and the fans and media sure let him hear it. Furthermore, this season McCarthy was named as the captain of the Regina Elk, so that criticism was only heightened.

Jack McCarthy deals with this criticism head on, letting anyone who will listen know that he takes full responsibility for the poor play and that he needs to improve. You'll never hear McCarthy criticize any of his teammates, and he will do all he can to make sure the media and fans go after him instead of one of his linemates.

Although he has never been a fan of being in the spotlight, McCarthy has gotten more comfortable in his second year in the SMJHL. He knows now that after a game, the media's first stop will most likely be at his locker. He has come to embrace this, and knows that the words he says have an impact not only on his teammates, but the city of Regina as well.