TownBizness

Kid Frost recently released this statement through his TownBizness Sports Agency:

"At this point, I guess I'm simply just a journeyman.  I've had a couple of landing spots on my VHL path and I figured I'd eventually just find a home and trudge along there until I could no longer skate.  I was never that talented enough to demand a big salary so I figured it would be easier to just be a cost efficient piece.  But hey, I guess in whatever type of landscape at some point every player is a cap casualty; especially if someone is a hermit like myself.  Regardless, I never have any ill feelings towards those that let me go.  General Managers and coaches ultimately have to do what's best for their team for not only the now, but the future as well.  I don't know how many more seasons I have, but I'll do what I can to help out my new team.  I guess I'm packing up and heading to Helsinki.  New adventures await!"

As the most recent COVID variant Omicron runs rampant across the world, Kid Frost took time to reflect on how that has impact him, as well as some words for his small amount of fans and followers:

"Look, I know I'm incredibly privileged to be a professional hockey player.  Ultimately, we are afford a lot of privilege when it has come to COVID 19 and all of the various stages.  We have access to testing daily, the best doctors and health facilities, and it was far easier for us professional athletes to get our vaccines and boosters.  We are lucky.  Blessed.  And once again I must reiterate privileged.

Not everyone is in this same type of situation.  There are people now, across the world who do not have access to the vaccine still.  There are people who need to have tests and are unable to get those tests provided to them via their health care provider.  There are also shortages of at home tests for those that want to test on their own and keep their families, schools and jobs safe.

It's rather frustrating.  Especially in a time when infections are at an all time high.

I say all of this to say, I will be foregoing my upcoming salary and that I am pairing with the local school districts to help provide special Kid Frost N95 masks as well as additional supplies of at home antigen tests.

Let's all stay as safe!"

For more information on this endeavor, please reach out to Kid Frost and his agency directly.

As one major United States' holiday ends and now with more coming up, VHL player Kid Frost recently released this statement via his agent.  

"This is always a hard time of the year for many individuals and families.  This year I'd like to announce that I am partnering up with the Prison Fellowship of Angel Tree to not only spread Christmas cheer but also spread the good news about the love of Jesus Christ himself.  This program provides an opportunity for those parents who are currently incarcerated to send gifts to their children; even if they are unable to.  Being able to support families like this is important, but it is especially important during this season of giving.  I'd like to encourage not only my teammates, not only our community, but the entire VHL fanbase to consider supporting something like this.  Being able to spread Christmas cheer to those families who are enduring this sort of hardship is important.  It's something that I've done before and really wanted to get back to doing this year.  It's always important to spread love and look out for the less fortunate.  This is bigger than hockey.  This is about brightening the lives of children.  Thank you!"

The Vancouver Tribune sports page recently caught up with Vancouver Wolves reserve Kid Frost at a charity appearance.  The forward was wrapping up a scholarship ship event at a local school when he was asked about his role on the team and how he manages that game in and game out.  Here's what he had to say:

"In all honesty, I love it.  It's something that I've embraced from the start of my tenure here.  I'm a realist at heart and I knew that I was never going to matriculate into some superstar elite hockey player.  That wasn't my goal nor my focus.  I wanted to play a small role on a team that could compete and hopefully win a championship.  I wanted to help support the more dedicated and driven players on the team by doing the little things.  So I just stay ready.  Whatever moment my line is called, I skate in and I do my thing.  Need defense?  Sure.  Need a shot on goal?  Sure.  Need to just give energy and break for our studs?  Sure.  Whatever it takes is the motto and I'm completely happy with that."

Victor Waller is a beat writer for the Vancouver Tribune.  He is currently assigned to the Vancouver Wolves of the prestigious SHL.  After making his rounds to the more notable stars of the team and franchise, he caught up with Kid Frost as he was exiting the team's practices facilities.  Speaking mostly on the recent expansion league announced, here's what the minor role player had to say about the whole ordeal and ultimately his decision to remain with Vancouver in the SHL.

Kid Frost:  "Oh?  You wanted my thoughts on the recent expansion and my thought about what I ultimately decided?  It's definitely an interesting decision to be made by the league and I think it speaks to the number of of players who are developing and coming through the league.  To be able to expand in any capacity seems to be a positive indicator of a league's health.  In terms of myself, I was asked by a couple of teams if I'd like to be a part of their expansion franchise and I decided to pass.  While it's flattering and I assume it's partially created for players just like myself, after a quick conversation with my own general manager I decided to say put on Vancouver.  Sure I'm not a starter.  Sure I barely play.  But at the of the day, I'm serving a role that can help out my team and that was important for me to continue; especially since I'm so close to the cutoff point anyways.  Here's to pushing forward.  Thanks for asking."

The Vancouver Wolves ESPN Hockey Blogger recently caught up with Wolves' forward Kid Frost.  The young player has not been responsible for much on ice success of late.  Here's what the player had to say in an excerpt from this recent interview:

"Vancouver is little lonely I'm not going to lie.  Well maybe that's just me and my experience as an outsider here.  It's not necessarily a knock on the coach or the organization, just an observation about my time here.  Needless to say, it's been a strange experience of late.  There's been very little communication on the team front.  I sort of clock in, do what I can, and then clock out.  The coach isn't necessarily checking in on my independently and ultimately that's his prerogative.  I know that different people operate differently and if it's working for him, that's all that matters.  And I fully understand that I'm not some blue chip prospect.  I'm not a current or future all-star, I'm just a small piece that happens to have a pulse.  I knew that coming in and I expected that."  

On the team as a whole:

"Obviously, I'm hoping for success from the Wolves and hopefully the franchise can grow into an elite organization. Any team I'm on I want to have success.  It's team over me.  So let's get it Wolves."

Local ESPN Radio show "Wildin' with the Wolfpack" recently caught up with VHL wingman Kid Frost.  While never the most talented nor most highly touted, Kid Frost continues to slowly but surely carve out a VHL career.  The host, Fuzzy Lupus, recently talked to Kid Frost about what motivated him to continue to chase a career, even amidst the face of uncertainty.  Here's what he Wolf himself had to say:

"Fuzz!  That's a great question.  It's something that I've had to think about a few times.  What keeps Kid Frost motivated?  What makes me come back week in and week out and try to get better via practice.  It's a question that there's not necessarily a clear and concise answer to.  Hell, some people might even question his motivation at all.  However, the consistency of even try to improve via practice and training weekly is an example of motivation.  As one wise man said, 'slow motion is better than no motion.'  At the end, it's a long journey.  It's a marathon.  And as long as I get a little bit better each week, it's going to not only help myself out, but ultimately help out my coach and my teammates.  And to me, that counts for something.  While I may never be a star, and I've said that before, I definitely will be someone who's taking the slow road to success."

Recently, Kid Frost published a short piece on his own social media about his experience on the ice this season.  Here is an excerpt from that post which has been circulating around the internet:

"It's been an interesting journey so far.  While I don't blame anyone except for myself, I do feel trapped in the minors at this point.  I'm not quite sure when, or ever, will I get that call up to the big leagues.  I supposed I should advocate more as opposed to being deferential but I'm just not quite sure of the clearest path to get there.  Again, I'm not saying I'm some blue chip elite prospect -- I know that I am far from that.  However, at some point I would love a shot to just make it.  Until that day and I get that wonderful call from my general manager, I'm just going to earn my little bit of training hours week by week and hope that someday my skills will be enough.  I can't say that I'm not frustrated, however, ultimately it falls on me."

Time waits for nobody and apparently neither do things in the world of the VHL.  Regardless, Kid Frost is running a marathon.  We recently caught up with him to discuss some current happenings in his player's career.

Q:  How did you find out that you were no long on your previous team?

A:  It was interesting.  I assumed that all was well and that I was still playing and working with my former team. I got a quick call from a different GM offering me a spot and I didn't know what to think.  Like I said, I thought I already was on a team so this felt odd.  But after checking in with some people I trust, I did not have a team so I Was able to move ahead with this new team.

Q:  Did you ever hear from the previous coach?

A:  Not a word.  Would have hoped for more.  I know I don't do much but at least a heads up would've been nice.  It is what it is.

Q:  What are your hopes for your new team?

A:  I realize I'm never going to be all world.  And that's okay.  I can do my little bit each week to get nominally better and try to be polite and respectful when interacting with teammates and coaches.  Not everyone can or should be a star.  But some motion is better than no motion and I'm just trying to keep that momentum rolling a bit. 

Q:  Best of luck on your next stop.  Any last words?

A:  Get vaccinated and mask up in public.

Kid Frost On His Charity and Organizational Outreach

Recently at a charity event in his native Los Angeles, Sports Radio caught up with VHL Forward Kid Frost.

"I've been blessed.  I really have.  To be put in a situation where I can skate on ice and slap a black cylinder through a net and earn a paycheck doing so is above what I ever imagined.  I may not ever be destined to be the greatest player to every play this game, but I will remain one of the most humbled one.  I think it's important that not only do I come back to my community here in East Los Angeles, but also that I do something the help out, to give back, and to demonstrate a passion for servant leadership.  I'm here to today to help support students and families as they struggle to manage the complexities of remote and hybrid learning.  This hasn't been an easy year for students, families or teachers.  Whether families need access to internet or internet ready devices or if schools need certain PPE equipment to make their staff members feel safe, Kid Frost and his organization "Cool As Ice" want to be here to support them.  If you're interested in supporting us, please visit our website."

Kid Frost On Vancouver GM

Local radio caught a quick blurb from forward Kid Frost on Vancouver's leader:

"Fonz is a terrific GM.  I really enjoy being under his organization.  Not only is he super approachable, but he's also very helpful with working with his players.  One of his biggest attributes that I respect is his candor.  He's told me from the jump where I'm at and what I need to do in order to make the leap to be a contributor at the next level.  I think that was truly helpful and I know in some of my experiences that always hasn't been the case.  Additionally, he manages to keep a very active locker room with a myriad of players participating in different ways.  I think this leads to a liveliness that is helpful for morale and enjoyment.  All in all, I enjoy playing for Coach and my player is benefiting as a result.  I hope to continue this process with him and he's made my short time here much more enjoyable if I'm being honest."
 

How has the first week of the season treated you?

It's been good.  Going for that slow burn process.  Let's see how it turns out.

Do you feel like your off-season training has paid off yet, or have you been disappointed by your start?

I'm just in it for the slow growth -- each week and off-season trying to get a little bit better.

Currently fourth in the NA conference, how do you like our playoff chances?

There's still a lot of time left.  I believe we can make it though with how focused the team is.

If we were lucky enough to have an outdoor game, who would you choose as our opponent?

Might as well go against the defending champions, yeah?  To be the best you got to beat the best.

Who on the team do you spend the most time with. 

Coaches.  Trying to learn how to get better and what is most needed to support the organization.

What type of music do you play when you take over the AUX in the locker room?

Hip-Hop is always my go to.  Sometimes when the others put on music I have to block it out.  

1. With FonziGG taking over as GM, how are you looking to make a first impression on him?

a:  Just listening to him and trying to follow his lead.

1. What is the first few things you did one you stepped back into the Vancouver practice facilities?

a:  Figure out what next steps I need to do.

1. How was your off-season? Did you rest, or did you work hard the whole off-season?

a:  Been doing a lot of resting. Trying to figure out next steps.

1. If you could choose who on the team you would be handcuffed to during a drill, who would it be?

a:  Might as well go get stuck with the Coaches.  Can't go wrong there.

1. What is your favorite pre-game ritual?

a:  A whole bunch of prayer and visualization drills.

1. Which team do you really want to get revenge on this season?

a:  Not really a revenge minded person -- but I want to beat them all.

1. What is one thing you hope changes from last year?
2. What is one piece of advice you would want to tell our prospects still in the VHLm? If you're a prospect in the VHLm, what is one thing you wish to know from the roster players?

VHL.COM recently caught up with middling forward Kid Frost to talk about his experiences growing up with hockey and what ultimately led him to chase this career path.  In an excerpt from that interview, here's what he had to say about what caught his eye about hockey.

"Growing up in the City of Angels, hockey wasn't something that just came natural to me.  Sure I was fast and people would generally consider me tough, but skating wasn't necessarily part of my DNA growing up.  My neighborhood within Los Angeles is most definitely a concrete jungle.  Sure there are some yards with grass of assorted colors.  Sure there are some palm trees, but there's just not a ton of open space.  Most of the kids that I knew growing up played soccer or basketball.  Hockey wasn't really something that we ever considered.  I know I didn't.  It wasn't until a random conversation with one of my teachers that I really ever understood what hockey was.  He used to play hockey growing up and was a big fan of it.  At the school he would see me playing other sports and asked I have ever considered hockey.  At the moment the answer was no, but for some reason he kept pestering me about it."

VHL.Com recently conducted an interview with wing Kid Frost.  Here's an excerpt from that interview.

Question 1:  How was the pre-draft process?

Kid Frost:  It was interesting.  I had a couple of teams reach out to me.  Some were a little more personal and tailored to me specifically, others were more of a generic form or template they used.  It was definitely cool to see different franchises use different methods to gather the intel they needed. 

Question 2:  How did you feel about your landing spot?

Kid Frost:  I have no complaints.  I know there's some incredibly talented players who were drafted ahead of me and they absolutely deserved to be so.  I'm not a franchise player.  I'm not someone who is going to set the rink on fire.  I'm still a relative unknown.  All I can do is keep practicing, keep focused, and find small ways to help out whatever team I'm on.

Question 3:  What's your favorite part about playing hockey right now?

Kid Frost:  The pace of the game is really exciting.  Even in the moments where I'm not on the ice as much as I would like, it's still entertaining to watch my teammates and opponents do what they do.  The amount of grace and grit that players show is truly amazing to watch as well.  I know I'm still learning aspects of the game and I'll be ready and excited when I'm able to play a bigger role in that.

"The Athletic's" Bobbi Silas recently caught up with Houston Bulls wing Kid Frost to speak about his season and the young player released this short statement:

"I appreciate your time.  It was an interesting season for Kid Frost.  Being traded mid-way through the year is never ideal but ultimately it's part of what we sign up for as professional athletes.  I was looking forward to growing and getting better as a member of the Kings but when my General Manager gave me the word, I did what I had to do.  I packed up my little studio, grabbed my equipment and went up north across the border to Houston.  It's been an interesting experience to say the least.  People have sort of left me alone for better or worse.  While I would love to find a way to contribute more, that's probably just not in the cards at this juncture so I'm just going to do the best I can each week and find ways to improve in small amounts.  Maybe one day that growth will pay off.  So whether I play 30 minutes or 2, I'm going to do what I can to help support the team's goals.  Go Bulls!"

ESPN Radio Mexico City recently caught up with one of the rookies Kid Frost.  Speaking with him about his inaugural season as part of the overarching VHL, the young wing had this to stay about his experience as a Mexico City King.

"The team has been great.  While I understand where I'm at in the pecking order, in due time I hope to play a bigger role in the team success.  At the end the day, the reality is that there are a bunch of talented players on our roster, and the multitude of those who are simply just better than me.  I can't be mad at that.  That's the reality.  Do I wish I could play more minutes and contribute to the team?  Absolutely.  But until I'm ready to do so, I just have to keep doing what I can to get better each week.  That's on the coach to make the ultimate decision and I trust him in doing so."

Frost also had this to say about his coaching staff and overall locker room.

"It's great.  The coaches are very organized and have everything laid out for us.  They're helpful in terms of getting us additional repetitions if needed.  They're friendly and are always showing us the different paths we can take to become better players.  I'm happy being here."

Mexico City sports radio station recently conducted an interview with the Mexico City Kings newest forward Kid Frost.  While not much is known about the young player, this blurb has been circulating the around the city in regards to the team investing in such an unknown commodity.

"Look, I know people know nothing about me.  And frankly, I get it.  If I was a fan of a franchise and they drafted someone like myself, I'd be a little skeptical as well.  If I were a Mexico City Kings fan, I'd probably be thinking to myself, what the hell could a kid from the concrete jungle of Compton, California know about ice hockey.  And I'm fine with that assessment.  While I can't exactly say how this journey will end up, Mexico City is getting a consistent, team oriented player who is willing to sacrifice for the greater good of the team."

Frost later spoke briefly about the type of player he is on the frozen pond.

"I'm a competitor.  I'm athletic.  I'm fast.  I'm tough.  And while it may take me a moment to get acclimated to the talent of the league, I know that ultimately I'm going to be a good piece for this franchise as we look to compete for titles.  That's my ultimate goal -- to help this team in any way that I can.
 

Only time will tell.  But for now there seems to be some optimism surrounding the new rookie.