Juan makes Hope openers special by showing up early to chat with fans in line. He loves listening to them hype up the team and joins in the excitement of projecting how the season is going to go with them. Obviously he signs as many autographs as he can as well before the game too. This year he bought 25 kid Langston jerseys with his newly minted "C" on them to surprise the kids.During the game it's business as usual. Game number doesn't matter as Juan always gives 100% and expects to win sixty six every year. Immediately post game Juan ensures a kid gets his stick and obviously signs more autographs before heading down the tunnel. After doing changing and doing any media requirements, Juan grabs leads the rookies to the concourse to continue to meet with fans who have stay to chat about the game, season, and to introduce all the exciting new rookies winnipeg has this year.