He Said It:
On the Prospect Showcase:
“It was little bit rusty out there obviously, first game in five months, but it’s always good to get a win, it’s fun. It was a fast game both teams were moving, lots of energy and our team has a lot of speed so we just get it up to our forwards and let them wheel
On his goal vs. STL:
“I had a wide open net. What a pass from Rinzel, it was a great. He’s really gifted. He has so much poise, easy to play with, good communicator, nothing but good things.”
On his family and support staff:
“I’ve got a great support group around me that allows me to just focus on hockey and help guide me to make decisions. I feel very lucky. I got a new trainer two years ago, Mel Lowe. She works a lot with power and speed at the same time. You do like a heavy weight and a quick weight and then quick feet, I feel like that’s helped me out a lot.”
On the Blackhawks process:
“They have a lot of big guys here, it’s kind of what the game is, guys with size who can skate well. The Hawks do a great job with Development Camps so I’ve gotten to know a lot of the guys. I recognize faces and feel comfortable.”
On transition to pro game:
“It was a great experience to get just even get some practices and games in with Rockford during the spring. The guys are bigger and faster. I’m going to work hard and enjoy the experience of it all.”
On who he models his game after:
“Growing up I loved watching Zdeno Chara and Colton Parayko. Those big guys who play simple, big and are just effective at their jobs.”
On his college career:
“We had a really good team at Providence last season. We made the tournament, but didn’t get our final goal, though I still gained really great experience from that which will help me in this next step.”
On his style of play:
“My game is keeping it simple for the most part and help generate offense that way. I use my stick and reach to my advantage. Defense is definitely my specialty, but I don’t mind chipping in offensively.”
On how he models his game:
“Skating is always the number one thing, working on foots speed and closing gaps. All areas of my game I want to round and focus on a little bit of everything.”