So tomorrow is the big day, the NHL Draft. I really hope this works out. I don't expect to go high in the draft, but I better catch on with somebody. I know 5'11, 165 pound, right wingers with little experience aren't in high demand, but my work ethic should get me noticed.
My cousin Jim plays for the Atlanta Thrashers and he said that from his connections he's heard that I'll be a late round pick. That's cool with me. I know I won't be a 1st round choice like him, but I jokingly told him I'd have a better career regardless of my draft position. He laughed, called me a jerk, and wished me luck.
I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and grew up loving the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings. Even when I was traveling all over the place playing junior hockey in the NAHL, I followed both teams as much as I could. It would be great to land with such a successful organization like the Red Wings, but I'm not picky.
After high school, I headed to the Upper Peninsula to attend Northern Michigan University on a hockey scholarship. I've had a good time in the one year I've been here and have met some great people like former NMU players Dallas Drake and Nathan Oystrick. If I get drafted, I'll likely head to the AHL, but I have no problem finishing up my college career at NMU.
During my freshman year at Northern I played in 35 games, scoring 17 goals and registering 9 assists. It was a really good year for me and because of this I was invited to work out during the NHL offseason with some of the best American players at the USA Hockey facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I met Patrick Kane, Ryan Miller, Phil Kessel, Erik Johnson, and a ton of other great guys. My game is nowhere near theirs, but it was a great experience for me.
Now I just have to sit back and wait for my phone call tomorrow. My family and friends will be gathered with me at a local pub off campus to see how things go down. Hopefully, by the end of tomorrow I'll be one step closer to my lifelong dream of being an NHL player.
My cousin Jim plays for the Atlanta Thrashers and he said that from his connections he's heard that I'll be a late round pick. That's cool with me. I know I won't be a 1st round choice like him, but I jokingly told him I'd have a better career regardless of my draft position. He laughed, called me a jerk, and wished me luck.
I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and grew up loving the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings. Even when I was traveling all over the place playing junior hockey in the NAHL, I followed both teams as much as I could. It would be great to land with such a successful organization like the Red Wings, but I'm not picky.
After high school, I headed to the Upper Peninsula to attend Northern Michigan University on a hockey scholarship. I've had a good time in the one year I've been here and have met some great people like former NMU players Dallas Drake and Nathan Oystrick. If I get drafted, I'll likely head to the AHL, but I have no problem finishing up my college career at NMU.
During my freshman year at Northern I played in 35 games, scoring 17 goals and registering 9 assists. It was a really good year for me and because of this I was invited to work out during the NHL offseason with some of the best American players at the USA Hockey facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I met Patrick Kane, Ryan Miller, Phil Kessel, Erik Johnson, and a ton of other great guys. My game is nowhere near theirs, but it was a great experience for me.
Now I just have to sit back and wait for my phone call tomorrow. My family and friends will be gathered with me at a local pub off campus to see how things go down. Hopefully, by the end of tomorrow I'll be one step closer to my lifelong dream of being an NHL player.
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