No one on San Diego was more excited to be traveling internationally than Journey Man. Japan is one of the few nations Man hasn't played hockey, or even visited, so the chance to further expand his horizons was a welcome one. Japan isn't a hockey hotspot by any stretch of the imagination, but the game is growing there, and Man is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the continued push to grow the game in all corners of the planet. The language barrier will be hard for any of the players to overcome, Journey included, but he at least has experience not speaking the native language of the country he's in. Body language, general respectfulness, and Google translate go a long way, no matter where you are. Journey is excited to meet the local fans and to learn about their lives, the country, and the views on hockey in Japan. Who knows, maybe someday an SHL franchise will find itself based in Japan.