Option 1: Written Task

The air is crisp and cool as the sun sets and the sky darkens. The outdoor rink with the kids skating around reminds me of just playing for fun, when everything was new and the future was still a long way away. It makes me a bit sad because I know my own career is on the downslide. My best seasons are behind me and now it's just grinding out some career milestones and hoping for one more chance at a Cup. Seeing these kids reminds me of when you were excited for what was to happen, waiting for the draft, wondering what team would take a chance on you. Seeing the effort you put into training to try and improve, rather than trying to fight off regression. The one kid I'm watching catches my eye. He's got great skating and good puckhandling skills. He reminds me of another player I used to watch when I was a kid. Guy by the name of Wyatt Wollker. I wonder if he might be related! I'll have to keep an eye on him, judging by his age he should be ready to declare for the SMJHL draft in 2 to 3 seasons ...