Prompt 2 Written

As the first season in the SMJHL for AT-AT Wøllker has come to its conclusion, there is some time to pause and reflect on how it all unfolded and at the same time, look to the new season and prepare for what is to come.

From the time AT-AT first declared for the SMJHL Draft right through to the SHL Draft and WJC, it was a season full of big events. The SMJHL Draft preparation had a lot of excitement around it, fueled by a combination of a Draft with many high-end prospects available and the introduction of 2 new expansion teams. He was touted as a probable high pick, which turned out to be true as the Great Falls Grizzlies selected him 3rd overall. It wasn't long after that he was on a flight to Montana and skating with a new team. AT-AT's first season on the ice went very well, the coaches didn't put too much pressure on him but he was given decent minutes and opportunities. He played as expected, a dominant force defensively contributing to the Grizzlies' stellar defensive play with his shot blocking and physicality. The Grizzlies did better than expected and even won a playoff round but couldn't find a way to shut down Newfoundland, ending the season on a slightly disappointing note. But there wasn't much time to get down as the preparations for the Draft were underway and also AT-AT joined the powerhouse Team Norden in the WJC. AT-AT was part of the gold medal winning team, getting his international career off to a rousing start! In the SHL Draft, he was honored to be selected at 4th Overall by the Seattle Argonauts, joining a deep prospect pool of the rebuilding team.

After the festivities of the season finally wound down, AT-AT took a brief trip from Sweden, the host host of the WJC, to visit his home country of Iceland and participate in putting down a Rebel outpost. He then returned to Montana to prepare for the new season. It is a different feeling to not be a rookie any more, and hopefully the new crop of draftees will have the same excitement of their first season. For, AT-AT he has been using his time at training camp and with the coaches to work on improving his offense. The team will need a bigger contribution from him on that end so he worked a lot on his puck control and breakout passes. It won't be long until the puck drops on the new season and he will be focused on helping the Grizzlies be the best!