There are two kinds of hockey scouts:
Those who prefer players who play just like they did
Those who prefer players who play nothing like them
As a player I plateaued at the high school varsity level, winning “Most Improved Player” in Grade 11 despite only leading my team in penalty minutes.
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Standing 6’1” 175lb, I was a decent straight-line skater with an a…
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