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RaiN · 10-07-2015, 04:08 PM

<div align="center">Interview with Scott Robertson â€“ Prince George Firebirds

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In his first season, Scott Robertson posted great numbers with 7 goals and 23 assist in his rookie campaign. 10 of his 30 points came from the powerplay as he was an important piece to generate offence on special teams. According to Central scouting, Robertson shows flashes of Alex Pietrangelo but at times can rush plays leading to defensive errors. Robertsonâ€™s skating still has room for improvement but overall his precision to see the ice is at an elite level. At 6 foot, 217 lbs, Robertson can certainly add size to any SHL blue-line that lacks a big body presence.</div>

***Please distribute 60% of the earnings to IncorrectAtlas and 40% to myself***

RaiN - Now that the off-season has arrived, what are your off-season plans up until the SHL draft?

IncorrectAtlas "Probably go back home, to Ithaca in upstate New York. I'm going to try and convince Eoin to come with me, we became really close during the regular season and I want to show him where I grew up. Of course I'll play some rec hockey, and train, but I'll have plenty of free time to muck around with my friends and spend time with family during the few summer months."

RaiN - For a rookie, you had an excellent season registering 30 points in 50 games. What would you say was the key to your success in your first SMJHL season?

IncorrectAtlas "Putting the puck in the net, I'd say. But seriously, just focusing on improving my slapshot and overall puck handling skills, definitely helped me net so many points. My head coach helped me out too by moving me up from the fourth pair to second pair part way through the season, so I got plenty of time on the ice and plenty of opportunities to score."

RaiN - You ranked 6th in team scoring on the Firebirds this season. As a defence man that is very impressive - not to mention it was your first junior season. Did anyone give you any advice that helped shaped your game this season? If so, what was said? And who gave you the advice ?

IncorrectAtlas "I was talking with the head coach after I was drafted, and he told me to love the city, and love the people, and love the team. I really do, Prince George has become a second home for me, and I couldn't be happier here. I've barely been able to go get groceries for Sunday brunch without a few people stopping me to say hello or good luck. It's really nice."

RaiN - What part of your game was your primary focus this season?

IncorrectAtlas "As we discussed earlier, I put up a lot of points for a rookie d-man. I really tried to focus on point productivity during training, and it definitely paid off."

RaiN - What would you say is your greatest strength to your game? What would be your biggest weakness?

IncorrectAtlas "Producing points is probably my biggest strength, while physicality is an area that I'm lacking in. I mostly let Eoin, my partner, handle the checking and shoving people around while on the ice, but it is something that I need to improve in."

RaiN - If you had to choose where you'd be drafted to in the SHL, where would you want to go and why?

IncorrectAtlas "This is a dangerous question, so I'm not going to answer it. I'd be genuinely happy for any team to draft me."

RaiN - What will it take to make an SHL roster as a 'true rookie'?

IncorrectAtlas "Grit, spit, and character. I'm not ready to be in the SHL yet, so hopefully my GM and head coach see that and send me down for another season or two in Prince George. Sure, it would be an honor to play in the SHL only after one year in juniors, but I'm not good enough to contribute in a meaningful way."

RaiN - Who has had the biggest influence in your life that has helped you be the player you are today?

IncorrectAtlas "My older sister. When I was a kid, my parents worked weekends, so she drove me to all of my midget games and cheered me on every single time. My dad and uncle played in beer league games a lot, and I guess that's what inspired me to start, but my sister has really been my biggest fan over the years."

RaiN - If you end up returning to Prince George next season, what can you bring to the organization as a returning player?

IncorrectAtlas "I was very productive my rookie season, so the GM and head coach can expect me to put up even more points than the recent season. I'll come back after the summer with a whole new arsenal of moves and muscles and ways to contribute to the team's success."

RaiN - Who do you think will win the 4 Star Cup? Montreal or Kelowna?

IncorrectAtlas"I'm rooting for Montreal, but I do think Kelowna will take it."

RaiN - Where do you project yourself going in the upcoming SHL draft?

IncorrectAtlas"Late third to early fourth round. We have a very deep draft class, and there are quite a few people who should be higher priority for the SHL GMs than I am. People have been saying that I'm a 'potential superstar' and 'will definitely go first or second round' but I think that's a load of baloney just to make me feel good about myself."

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Atlas · 10-07-2015, 04:11 PM

Robertson, with a 'ert' instead of an 'in', A lot of people make that mistake, and I don't know why.

Good write-up though

RaiN · 10-07-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:Originally posted by IncorrectAtlas@Oct 7 2015, 03:11 PM
Robertson, with a 'ert' instead of an 'in', A lot of people make that mistake, and I don't know why.

Good write-up though

lmao. I fixed it aha. My apologies.

Atlas · 10-07-2015, 04:15 PM

Quote:Originally posted by RaiN@Oct 7 2015, 03:13 PM

lmao. I fixed it aha. My apologies.

Don't worry about it, enough people make that exact same mistake where I'm starting to think there's some massive in-joke that I'm not part of.

RaiN · 10-07-2015, 04:17 PM

Quote:Originally posted by IncorrectAtlas@Oct 7 2015, 03:15 PM

Don't worry about it, enough people make that exact same mistake where I'm starting to think there's some massive in-joke that I'm not part of.

Now if someone can fix the title....

Maybe everyone's spellcheck just automatically assumes Hmm

GCool · 10-07-2015, 04:30 PM

Fixed!

Also, great interview. Good luck in the draft!!

RaiN · 10-07-2015, 04:33 PM

Quote:Originally posted by GCool@Oct 7 2015, 03:30 PM
Fixed!

Also, great interview. Good luck in the draft!!

You da man GCool Yay

Atlas · 10-07-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:Originally posted by GCool@Oct 7 2015, 03:30 PM
Fixed!

Also, great interview. Good luck in the draft!!

Thanks! I'll need a little luck to get picked up before 4th round or so, but I definitely will be drafted.

SethTrollins · 10-07-2015, 04:51 PM

Quote:Originally posted by IncorrectAtlas@Oct 7 2015, 09:38 PM

Thanks! I'll need a little luck to get picked up before 4th round or so, but I definitely will be drafted.

Guaranteed second rounder, at the very least. You're an absolute steal anywhere below that and anybody that passes over you in the second is a moron.

I'd be delighted if I ended up on the same team as you once again.

Atlas · 10-07-2015, 05:11 PM

Quote:Originally posted by SethTrollins@Oct 7 2015, 03:51 PM

Guaranteed second rounder, at the very least. You're an absolute steal anywhere below that and anybody that passes over you in the second is a moron.

I'll disagree with you on this one.

Quote:I'd be delighted if I ended up on the same team as you once again.

<3 that would be fantastic.

Durden · 10-07-2015, 05:20 PM

Robertson is a pimp, and a steal. Confirmed. Stamp of approval.

2nd rounder or you're a moron.

Atlas · 10-07-2015, 05:25 PM

Quote:Originally posted by Durden@Oct 7 2015, 04:20 PM
Robertson is a pimp, and a steal. Confirmed. Stamp of approval.

2nd rounder or you're a moron.

Loving the Thanos sig, any particular reason for it?

Durden · 10-07-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:Originally posted by IncorrectAtlas@Oct 7 2015, 05:25 PM

Loving the Thanos sig, any particular reason for it?

Cause I'm a badass. Woo!

Dangles13 · 10-07-2015, 08:23 PM

Scott is a 1st round talent tbh. Miss me some D Squad.

Atlas · 10-07-2015, 08:51 PM

Quote:Originally posted by Dangles13@Oct 7 2015, 07:23 PM
Scott is a 1st round talent tbh. Miss me some D Squad.

We will always be the D squad, no matter where the draft takes us.

First round talent, hah. Other jokes include Lebrons hairline and the North Korea.

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