“My second year Junior In Vernon was a big year for me. I was able to obtain a scholarship early on in the year, got that goal. Then my next…

“From a young age, looking back on everything, the reason why I was able to get to where I go to is because I faced adversity at a young age.…

“I’ll never forget stepping out on the ice at Roger’s Arena playing for the Vancouver Canucks for the first time. I think majority of kids dreamed of getting the chance…

“My parent’s been my biggest inspiration. Growing up playing hockey, never being the best player on the team, from being that big chubby guy from North Burnaby all through high…

“My dad enrolled me in hockey for fun back when I was 4/5 years old. At the beginning I hated it, used to cry, I think I broke his back…