12. Brett McMann is a 6’2, 210lbs center from Canada looking to make a name for himself in the SMJHL. The Power Forward possesses a lot of speed, physicality, and puck handling on both ends of the ice. McMann is a treat for SMJHL GMs as he has been open about playing for one team and one team only. He hopes and wishes to play for the same team who drafts him throughout his enter SMJHL career before hopefully entering the SHL in later seasons to come. McMann is and has only ever been a team player, making sure his teammates are ready to go each night, going out of his way to get whatever they may need. For SHL GMs, be sure to keep an eye on his activity as he has been known to slack on his progression without the right motivation. Although, with the right motivation this could be a draft gem. McCann is an extremely loyal player and wants to build the relationships and friendships with fellow teammates in order to feel like he belongs where he is.

13. Superstitions are definitely a common topic in the world of hockey, whether that be wearing the same socks every game, having the same warm up,  or even the same pre game ritual in order to be ready for puck drop. Brett McMann has not played a single game yet in the SMJHL, but when he gets his shot, his biggest superstition is the food he eats before a game. Growing up in a lower class family he would often be hungry before games due to lack of nutrition in his household. So, now before every game McMann eats more than the average human, having a four course meal before every game 2 hours in advance. This gives his body enough time to digest, get to the rink, use the team bathroom, and move around before being game ready every time. Another superstition for McMann is taping his shin pads before each game. Brett needs to have three different spots on his shin pads taped or else he feels his legs aren’t as explosive as they should be. An exact three loops around each part of his shin pad make him feel game ready and able to perform at the highest level.

14. Brett McMann enters this off-season new to the league. After spending a lot of time throughout his minor hockey career bouncing league to league, the young centerman has finally found his spot in the SHL, and has decided to opt in for the upcoming SMJHL draft. Obviously as an unknown name, this off-season has not been a quiet one for him, with consistent training sessions and proper meal prep, McMann is doing his best to be physical ready to enter the draft. Family and Friends are the last thing on his mind as he has been vocal to them about it, once drafted and in a more comfortable situation the young Center will be more than happy to spend time with his loved ones. SMJHL scouts have slowly started to reach out which gives Brett a lot of hope, no matter which team may draft him, he will be happy to spend his time with the organization that trusts him enough on draft day.

15. Brett McMann loves giving back to his community and especially the youth who love learning the game of hockey. Through a local organization in his hometown community, McMann spends time with orphan children once a week and teaches them how to play the game of hockey. Obviously ice time is expensive, so McMann runs a charity of his own that takes donations to buy ice time at the local arena. McMann teaches the children how to skate, puck handle, pass, and shoot the puck to many who have never worn skates before. He feels extremely happy doing this as for one he is giving back to his community, but also he is teaching children the biggest thing he loves, the game of hockey. McMann often spends time with the children afterwards playing other games and feeling like a big brother or almost as a parent to most who don’t have that opportunity.

16. Goals for myself include being a consistent earner and finally breaking my own curse of not making the SHL. While I have made the SHL with my two past players, I have never fully bought out to their careers, going IA early or just retiring fully. Goals for McMann is to some day make the SHL and find a team that he can call his home. Brett wants to improve his game as being a two way Power Forward, and to have one of if not the best plus minus in the league while being a top hitter and forechecker. McMann is a not a player who strives for points, but one that wants to make his team better by not allowing the opposition to score while he is on the ice. Long term goals include winning a Cup, whether that be the SMJHL or SHL, because let’s face it, that’s everyone’s goal here.