You were named to Canada West All-Rookie team in your 1st year. When you reflect, what made the transition so smooth for you? Camryn: Compared to U18 AAA, U Sports is faster and more physical. I was told that Women’s hockey at the U Sport level was more physical, but I never really understood it until I played. To be completely …
Interview with Montreal Canadiens Draft Pick Kieran Ruscheinski
At Dominate Hockey we talk about how each player’s path is unique to themselves. You got drafted to the NHL out of U18 AAA, which is very uncommon. Talk about that experience. Kieran: I was paying attention to the draft because I knew my buddy Brayden Tracey, was going to be selected. During my season, Montreal started communicating with me, and …
Interview with Medicine Hat Tigers Goaltender Mads Søgaard
Talk about what it was like playing hockey growing up in Denmark. Mads: Growing up playing hockey in Denmark was fun. The thing is you don’t get noticed by scouts until you’re 18 or playing professionally somewhere. There is not a lot of national attention regarding junior or minor hockey in Denmark. At what age did you start thinking playing in …
Interview with Drayton Valley Thunder’s Adam Oates
How many times have you been asked if your dad is Hall of Famer Adam Oates? Adam: Basically, my whole life, whether it be at school or the rink, I’ve always been asked if I was related to him. But the truth is I’m not related to him, and it was just a coincidence that I was named Adam. You’ve been …