When me and the rest of the rookies walked into the Detroit locker room for the first time, I think we all had similar feelings - excited but nervous and a little uncertain at the same time. Having gone through the same experience themselves, I think the older players knew to act like it was just a casual, normal day while still making it clear we were all welcome and certified members of the team. After casual introductions, led by captain Anastasia Söderström, I started to get settled into my stall in the locker room. Being Söderström's backup, they placed my stall next hers so I knew I would have plenty of opportunity to pick her brain and learn from the experienced and accomplished netminder. Considering she was not only on the rookie all star team but also the first all star team in her rookie season, I have some big shoes to fill in my first year in net for the Falcons but with any luck I will prove I deserve to be in the SMJHL.