Before the puck dropped on the Powell River Kings' regular season on Friday night, a question was posed to each member of the team: “What are you going to contribute to the Kings' success this year?”
Here's what they had to say:
“I’m going to play two-way hockey, fill any role Kent wants me to, and play with heart.” – Evan Campbell #24
“I want to put up numbers offensively. I’ll push other players to play to their potential and be a leader.” – Darcy Oakes #18
“I’m going to work to pitch in offensively from the point and make good passes out of my own end. I’ll always be there for my teammates.” – Ryne Bodger #3
“Leadership. Grit. Heart.” – Mark McKamey #8
“I’ll give 100% on everything I do. I’ll put points up for the team. I’ll fight when called upon.” – Chris Walker #25
“I will put up points. I’ll be a leader. I’ll play with effort.” – Clay Harvey #44
“Play physically and finish checks to create space for teammates. I’ll use my size and speed to contribute offensively and be responsible defensively.” – Benny Schmidt #17
“I want to be the hardest working player in the ice and capitalize on all my chances. I’m going to have a positive attitude through the good times and the bad times.” – Neil Chambers #14
“Provide reliable goaltending, leadership on and off the ice, and a `never quit’ attitude.” – Evan Karambelas #1
“Leadership, offense (especially on the face-offs, goals, and vision), and speed.” – Kyle Bodie #12
“I’ll give 100% effort every time I’m on the ice. I want to be a leader on the ice and in the community and have a positive attitude.” – Erik Vos #7
“I’ll be a strong and consistent threat on both sides of the puck. I want to contribute to minor hockey in Powell River. I will be a 60 point player and help the Kings win the division championship.” – Michael Markovic #16
“Contribute in the community, be willing to sacrifice for the team, and commit my best game every game.” – Jason Yee #15
“I’ll contribute on and off the ice, be involved with the community – especially with minor hockey, and have a positive attitude through thick and thin.” – Chad Niddery #21
“Physical play, good community involvement, and a positive attitude no matter what’s going on around me.” – Derek Hills #4
“I’ll sacrifice my body for the team, provide offence from the back-end, and play any role I’m asked to.” – Mat Bodie #22
“Leadership. Experience. Discipline.” – Jordan Gallea #23
“Hard work ethic. Provide a good attitude. Succeed on the ice.” – Ryan Green #27
“I’m going to win as many face-offs as possible and score some goals. I’ll work to have a great +/-.” – Cole Pruden #10
“Block shots, shut down top lines, and be a leader.” – Reid Campbell #2
“I’ll be a solid face-off man, bring a veteran presence, and help the team score more.” – Brooks Robinson #9
“I’ll bring leadership and grittiness as well as contribute to the score sheet.” – Kyle Leahy #11
“I will be a physical threat, play tough in-your-face hockey, and bring my `A’ game to every night.” – Alex McDougall #20
“Score. Get involved with the community.” – Drew Pettitt #6
