08-14-2024, 04:16 PM(This post was last modified: 08-14-2024, 04:18 PM by HillsHaveHats. Edited 2 times in total.)
Written Option 2
Oliver Cornwall has had a series of huge helpers as he has gotten acclimated in the SHL. First and foremost, Seany, the Vancouver Whalers GM, recognized his potential when he was a new arrival in the league and took a swing on him as a waiver claim. Since then, Trevor Lopez and Ville Sato-Maki have been tremendous influences in the locker room in helping Oliver develop into the best player he could be.
And then you can’t forget to mention the amazing crew in New England. @luke was one of the only GMs to identify Oliver as a legitimate candidate for a high end pick, and he ended up selecting Oliver with the tenth overall pick. Since then, he has continued to be an inspiration for Oliver. I really can’t speak highly enough of the entire Wolfpack roster, but I want to single out Louis Belanger, who actively welcomed his draftmate, and they have since developed a friendly rivalry in their remaining time in the SMJHL.
I believe they would all be very happy with the path Oliver has taken, and they would agree that he has been doing everything he can to reach his potential.
Being recently named captain of the Newfoundland Berserkers, Jett Labyrinth takes his role as a leader to all rookies very seriously despite only being in his second season now. With so many veterans departing last year including the entire leadership core, Jett felt like he had no other choice but to try and mentor players who were in the exact same situation he was in last year as a rookie. While not the most vocal guy in the locker room, Jett tries his best to lead by example by being a responsible player on and off the ice. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t like to go out and have fun with the rookies from time to time, but he just needs to show them that like all things in life there’s a balance that must be struck. Jett hopes that this cycle from rookie to mentor will occur once again when he gets called up to the Winnipeg Aurora in a few years time.
Sad Ketchup had a lot of good influences and people who saw the potential in him, but some one of the first people who come to mind is his coach when he played in his first season of AAA hockey as a minor. Sad Ketchup was 14 years old, and was a well known talent in the area, but the coach saw something special in Sad Ketchup. What this coach did was mentor Sad Ketchup and spend extra time during practices and off ice training and assisting Sad Ketchup. The coach once said "Sad Ketchup is one of the most talented kids I have seen come through this area in my time as a coach. He is talented, has the hockey IQ of an elite talent and will go far in hockey if he so chooses. So far he has chosen hockey, and I think he will be one of the best to play if he continues. Not only hockey talent, but an excellent individual as well".
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Edouard Lavoie was drafted by the Maine Timber, and the GMs there helped build him into the most well rounded player he could possibly be. He worked hard and listened to the Maine Timber staff, particularly SouthPaw, to work towards building a powerhouse line with Mia Lavoie and Jean Jacques Francois Jacques Jean. The Timber had a great staff around SouthPaw as well, starting with Edouard's first co-GM ToeJam who was always available to assist as needed. Unfortunately, ToeJam stepped down shortly after Lavoie joined Maine, but his replacement Mikeliut was also great and seamlessly stepped in to fill the void. On top of these excellent mentors, the Maine management team is littered with excellent veterans who are always willing to lend a hand or even just chat about whatever the subject happens to be at that time. The Maine Timber organization is one of the best run in the entire league, and is one of the main reasons Lavoie has developed as well as he has.
08-15-2024, 08:31 AM(This post was last modified: 08-15-2024, 08:32 AM by JohnFranklinKennedy.)
(Option 1)
I'm a firm believer in trial by fire. No such thing in easing the kids into it you gotta really get em going. With that being said, I like to host a fight club amongst the team that all rookies are required to participate in. If they refuse we just beat them up anyway what are they gonna do about it. As the General Manager of Nevada, I really feel like threats of violence are an important part of building a team. The mutual fear just brings everybody together. If the rookies do come into the fight club I usually like to leave Mario Kart style powerups lingering around the arena to give either fighter a fun advantage. I got a banana peel in there, I have a little squid you can use to shoot ink at the other, sometimes I like to leave a loaded gun hanging around. I'm working on getting more powerups so the rookies have a shot at not getting destroyed against the goons for hire I always bring in, but it's tough to get stuff working.
TSN approached myself asking to do a piece on me as one of their "life of" athlete documentary series. At first I was against the idea, I didn't want them to bug my family and friends as they dug up my life. But the league put a little pressure on me to get it done, so I be grudgingly accepted.
I gave them a list of people who had the biggest impact on my life and the success of my career. Dad, Mom, brother, my uncle Ned who had his head removed...long story, my first grade teacher, Mr. Dawdes my high school gym teacher and the man that stole my heart and my first time, my junior coach and GM, my childhood best friends, and finally the family dog Skippy.
It was a long process and a lot of work on my side to lineup these people. Specially Mr. Dawdes who is doing time in prison now, drug related charges, I know I am shocked too, I was sure they would have nailed him with something else. And I had to learn the family Dog Skippy died 7 years ago, apparently dogs do not typically live 20+ years...would have been good to know earlier so I didn't embarrass myself in a documentary.
The end result from months of work, travel reconnecting with friends and family finally rolled out...
It was a 30 second montage of people telling me I suck and I am the asshole.
In just his second season in the major junior hockey league, Cristoforo Roccamontepiano would be lying if he said he wasn't already feeling the pressure. It was an exciting offseason for the 18 year old, in the SHL entry draft he was selected first overall, and just a few weeks later was named captain by his juniors team. Going into camp, the new rookies on the team were looking to him for guidance, something that Cristoforo had never experienced before. Luckily, Quebec City has an extensive network of alumni, coaches, and management that he can lean on or go to for guidance. The first thing they told him was that he needed to ease up on some of that goalie hate, especially because one of the goalies they just drafted is the younger sister of two Citadelles legends, the Solberg twins. Cristoforo seems to be taking their advice to heart, as he's been seen helping the young goalie make the leap to the juniors. He may not be perfect, but it seems like he'll be taking his newfound responsibility very seriously by doing the best he can to support his team and make new teammates feel welcome.
08-15-2024, 11:54 AM(This post was last modified: 08-15-2024, 11:54 AM by esilverm.)
Pass Forfeit talked with Ken Burns about his future documentary on the player and the game. At the moment it may seem like Pass is an aging veteran who has won one cup which is very true. In the documentary they talk about his time growing up in France and his upbringing by wolves. The wolves taught him how to skate and body check. The wolves couldn't skate of course, but you know that already. As usual with Ken Burns documentaries, the 3 hours isn't enough to cover everything so they only make it to his SMJHL career and of that his 3rd season is the last one highlighted, with the last hour dedicated to the rest which is not enough time to cover 10 years of material. Alas, it is more than enough for Pass Forfeit and his pockets will grow quite heavy for this extra exposure he doesn't really need. As for the people he mentions, there are too many to name.
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It’s no secret that Ace Lightning is one of the two grizzled veterans on the team, the other being Bender Junior. While Bender is off galavanting on his off days, it’s up to Ace to whip these new rookies and new faces into shape. That’s why he likes giving them the silent treatment. Whenever a new player enters into their milestone era, like scoring a goal or laying a big hit, Ace Lightning will not acknowledge it. Think of it like when a player hits a big home run and they come back to the dug out and nobody seems to care, until a minute later when they get them in on the joke. Except with Ace, there is no joke. Only until the end of the game will he nod in approval or something, to show the rookie that they just gained his respect a little. I think that goes a long way to show the rookie modesty and means more than constant praise. But maybe that’s why Ace Lightning is a lonely man.
Camera pans over a bustling Halifax street, the empty Halifax Raiders' stadium looming in the background.
Narrator: "From the streets of Clayton Park to the precipice of professional hockey, Nicholas Corrigan's journey is one of raw talent, unwavering determination, and the unwavering support of his community."
Cut to Nicholas Corrigan, stickhandling a puck in his childhood apartment, a warm smile on his face.
Nicholas: "This place, it's more than just bricks and mortar. It's where my dream took root. It wasn't always easy, but hockey... hockey gave me a way out, a family."
Fade to a black and white photo of a young Nicholas on the ice, his coach, Paul Fleece, looking on.
Paul Fleece: "Nick was different. He had this hunger, this fire. He'd be the first one on the ice, the last one off. He wanted it more than anyone else."
Cut back to Nicholas, now skating on a professional rink.
Nicholas: "Coach Fleece, he saw something in me, pushed me when I needed it. He's a big part of why I'm here today."
Camera zooms in on Nicholas' determined eyes.
Nicholas: "I want to lift up that trophy, I want to make my teammates smile. I want to make everyone proud."
Written Option 1: With every new season some new faces join the team. How is your player helping those fresh rookies to become the best they can? Do they help them all the best they can or are they the kind of person who first finds someone they like to take under their wing? Or if they know better to leave things like this to others, who they think is the best one in the team to leave it to, why them?
When new rookies join the team, Tom Pedersen knows exactly what it feels like to be in their skates. He remembers his own early days when he was wide-eyed and trying to find his footing in the fast-paced world of professional hockey. That’s why Tom makes it a point to help every new face that comes into the locker room.
Tom isn’t the type to pick favourites or leave anyone out. He believes that every rookie deserves a fair chance to learn and grow. He takes a personal interest in making sure they feel welcome and part of the team from day one. Whether it’s showing them around the city, giving them tips during practice, or just offering a friendly ear, Tom is always there.
However, Tom also understands that some players need more than just guidance. They need someone to truly mentor them. When he sees a rookie struggling, he doesn’t hesitate to step in. But if the rookie needs a more specialised approach, Tom has no problem leaving it to another teammate who might be better suited for the task. In his eyes, the team’s captain is often the best person for this role, given their experience and leadership qualities.
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