I can hang with all these guys. I walked into the locker room before my first game and saw AAA warm-up suits and hockey bags. I was just a high school hockey kid, and people scoffed at me when I told them I had played high school in Colorado the past 4 years. I proved them wrong though. Even though most of the AAA kids play 100 games a year, or however many they play, I hung with them and got more confident as the weekend went on. I established myself as one of the best defenseman at the camp with my size, passing, and ability to see the ice. I became more physical every game and played to my strengths.
The coaches were impressed with me, and they told me they were excited to work with me over the next few years. I can't wait to become better. It seemed like I got better every time I stepped on the ice, and I know I will continue to get better because I will put the work in to become better. I showed them my potential and surprised the AAA kids with my hockey skills. I think there will be more surprises next year when I bust onto the scene.
Playing at the Bismarck camp made me even more hungry. I saw a level that I have never played at, and it made me want to play at a high level even more. Being able to play with the kids at that camp and impressing the Bismarck coaches put more confidence in me. Now, I believe strongly that I can play and make a difference in the NAHL or wherever I play next year.
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