Option 2: Since graduating to the SHL 3 seasons ago, this is Rence Sykut's first taste of the playoffs. The biggest rush of his career so far has been scoring his first playoff goal in game two against the Panthers, albeit in a losing effort. The uptick in intensity has been noticeable compared to the regular season and Rence is doing his best to match the tenacity of the other team and the raucousness of the crowds. Most of all, he is just trying to take it all in because his previous two seasons have ended in the regular season instead of the playoffs so he knows not to take it for granted. He has handled the lack of team success well, though, returning to the gym almost immediately once the offseason has started. Nonetheless, he hopes to be one of those 17 players lifting the cup soon with the promising future Seattle has in front of them.

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