Right or wrong, players are always needing to prove themselves. It’s always been this way. Played really well first year of juniors? Have to prove you can do it the second year. Played every game freshman year? Have to prove sophomore year that you’re still that guy.
Being an athlete means more responsibilities:
*Clean social media
*Academic performance
*Proper diet
*Role model for kids
*Time commitment
Being an athlete means more opportunities:
*Travel, hotels and meals
*Friends and networking
*Team apparel & gear
*Life skills
*Scholarships
#NCDC: Ryan Mahlmeister was the #SOGWG hero with this tuck-in move at the end of the @PALIslanders' big 4-3 shootout win over @PHC_NCDC_USPHL. This game took place at @AviatorSports and Events Center.
#NCDC: The @PALIslanders eked out a 2-1 win against the @NH_JrMonarchs, getting vengeance after a 3-2 loss in a matchup less than a week ago. Ryan Mahlmeister sank the GWG, eliciting @The_DanKShow@SportsCenter call.
Congratulations to Class of 2020 graduate, Oak MacLeod, on his commitment to play college hockey at Saint Lawrence University! Great person and natural goal scorer who will be a strong addition for the @SkatingSaints!