Hearing my players name being called on draft night, and to the Maine Timber nonetheless was a great honor. Through the pre-draft process, Maine was one of my top teams based on the conversations I had with their GM during the scouting process. Although I slipped down the board much further than many expected, I am grateful to be on the juniors team that I was hoping to play for! Upon entering the locker room, everyone was very warm and welcoming and were excited to have me on their team. I definitely felt at home upon arrival and was grateful to be playing alongside such a great group of friends. Being new to SHL, I was definitely anxious as to who I may know from other leagues, but also where I may find new people to cross paths with within the league. I am super excited to start my first junior season shortly and ready for what is to come with this career!