HoneyBadger25

1. I'd say ferk or doomsday. Haha 2. Through a friend 3. Hard to say. Maybe when I was drafted 4. Because I love seeing my player in the game logs and watching him develop 5. No I don't, I don't really have the time for a point task 6. Breakfast because it's usually the best tasting

1. I think media spots are easiest, if you have a good idea 2. Not even a little bit haha. Photoshop is not one of my fortes 3. My Junior Review was fun to write 4. I've never actually tried it, but the fact that it's blue makes me wary 5. A supportive one that helps us reach our goals 6. I mean, individual awards are good for your resume, but a player with 4 cups versus a player with none, there's a difference 7. I haven't really hated any cities I've been to.

Let's go Asia!

1. Well, Mackenzie has always struggled in the playoffs, so not super pumped 2. I'm going to say a coyote? 3. Yukon. They look unstoppable 4 Tyler Reinhart or Papa Emeritus, two very important players 5. I use the long way, going into team press conference and finding it 6. Christmas, I just love it

1. I think so, we've been playing well recently and I think we can make a push at the end of the season no doubt 2. I have confidence in some of our younger guys that they can turn it on down the stretch 3. Yukon has been incredibly successful with drafting and waiver signings, probably them 4. It's looking more and more like Halifax and Yukon, but anything can happen in the playoffs 5. Personally I keep my fruit and pizza separate, thank you very much. 6. Haha I certainly hope so, I've had some great help so far and I hope we can get up those standings even more

1. Well, it sucks, hopefully we can be right back here next season 2. I don't know, we just fell flat against Vegas 3. Yes, whether I end up back in Sasky or in Davos, I have a feeling it'll be fun 4. I guess good luck with your careers 5. Yes, maybe Mackenzie gets picked for team europe 6. Blackjack

Happy Birthday Quik!

1. I think blocking shots is the most underappreciated because it's difficult 2. It should be named after a player who represented those qualities 3. Andrew Su has only 37 PIMs, so probably him 4. Duncan Montana has been great 5. Christmas because I get to see family and there's a long break 6. I think Buffalo could use a team

1. They're definitely massive wins, and it shows that they're not invincible. 2. I think just keep playing the way we're playing, not getting ahead of ourselves 3. In kind of a funny way, the Michigan move. Can't do it. 4. Maybe a Ranogajec or Tipton so shore up our defense 5. Ham and cheese is sooooo good 6. Ah, I don't know much about investing. Dogecoin seems fun.

1. I think despite not having say a 250 tpe forward, we have really good chemistry and a tight locker room 2. Work his @$$ off, there's nothing much else too it 3. It is a real privilege having a player like Tavau on your team. He gets it to you no matter the situation 4. I remember when I signed and played my five games, and it was eye opening. I'm glad Max has longer than I did to adapt 5. He is the backbone of our squad, no doubt. He keeps us in plenty of games 6. I just think Ferk has done a really good job being supportive and pushing us and motivating us. it was a pleasure to play under you.

1. Gustislav Nasherov looks to be in the area 2. Nothing right now, no 3. I've always loved the Dragons logo 4. Hell yes! Time to decide where I go 5. Faceoffs, skating, puckhandling. The normal stuff 6. Same with Seabass, I'm at the bottom of the priority list. Not for a while

Thanks for doing the questions! 1. Good. I'm preparing for the VHL draft 2. Yeah, I've had some interviews with VHL teams 3. Not at all. I'll go wherever 4. 100 points, and a championship for the Wild 5. I love to run. Maybe, if weather and COVID allow, I'll squeeze in a half marathon before the season starts 6. Turks and Caicos.

1. I'll probably be back here next season, I'm only at 130 or so TPE. I really don't have any preferences over which VHL team drafts me 2. I got a lot of points I guess 3. Not really, I don't really pay attention to other teams 4. I think Houston 5. I guess if I'm selected I'll probably pay more attention to it 6. Never before, actually.

1. I think we definitely have a shot, hopefully the Aces start losing 2. Our new waiver signings should really give us a boost 3. Point per game, for sure 4. Upwards of thirty five if everything goes smoothly 5. Maybe not VHL since I don't earn like crazy, but I could see myself doing good stuff in the M 6. Haha well I can't really say. I know Gaudette, Devise, and Seabass have history here.

1. I think we've done well, but we can do better 2. Since Johnson is a defenseman, I'm going with Hunter 3. I like some previous answers. The guy's a tank 4. I think so. Us versus Las Vegas at this point 5. More time to spend with my family and dog 6. Braxton is a great captain and a great leader

1. I think we had a bot goalie before, so that was huge 2. I like Tanky 3. He is one of our most valuable players, and we rely on him for offense most nights 4. Hot chocolate 5. Um, us? I think we could pull it together 6. I think it's great as is

+10 Griff Mackenzie

1. I think watching my player develop 2. I love Saskatoon. It's a fantastic team 3. Listen to music 4. Not really. I like most music. 5. Soccer 6. Broken foot from blocking a shot in midget

1. Yes, for sure. Excited to be back with the Wild, too 2. Hunter's definitely got the most experience, and he's just dominant on the ice. 3. I know I'm basically a rookie, so maybe 20 goals would be nice 4. Skating, it's pretty choppy right now 5. Milestones 6. Marianas trench

1. I think I would redo the game 7 where we lost 2. t makes me feel worse because we lost to a team we should've beaten 3. I don't know, either will do 4. I guess back in Saskatoon would be nice 5. Right now, the M cup 6. 5

1. I've caught a few games. Cheering for canada 2. A couple good books 3. Mostly just regular stuff 4. I mean, six games playing almost no games, I can't really say 5. I don't really know about that, but after some research, an underdog victory is cool 6. I don't really know

Griff Mackenzie Scouting Report Height: 6'0 Weight: 185 lbs Age: 19 Country of Birth: Denmark Griff Mackenzie is a freshly signed center for the Saskatoon Wild, and is the fourth line center there as he gains experience in his rather short rookie season as the Saskatoon Wild play the Las Vegas Aces in the playoffs. Since he just joined the league, he isn't really on the radar for the VHL entry draft, but it will be a guessing game where he ends up in the VHLM dispersal draft. He is still miles behind a lot of his counterparts in terms of TPE. Strengths: Shot Mackenzie has a laser shot that he refined in the AJHL and NCAA before he went pro. He doesn't have a lot of weight on his side, so by logic his shot shouldn't be hard. But he learned from a particularly adept shooting coach to really lean into his stick, so his wrist shot especially has some serious juice on it. His snap shot is also scary, when he gets up on one leg and lets it go. His accuracy is still developing, so the goals should start to come in the next two seasons. Defensive Zone Play While dominating the AJHL with Okotoks, Mackenzie nearly mastered the defensive aspect of his game. He has a mind for the game, for sure, and although he's a forward, he is almost as dedicated to keeping goals out of the net than he is to put them in it. Since he's a center, he has some defensive responsibility, and it looks like after using it well at the NCAA and AJHL levels, it should be at least above average in the VHLM. Versatility Mackenzie has been known throughout his career to be a versatile player. Even throughout his junior career, Mackenzie played all three forward positions and even played defense when there were injuries. His incredible knowledge for the game allows him to play each position and constantly learn the tricks of each one. Weaknesses: Faceoffs It's not a huge flaw, and nothing a little focused training can't fix. But since he's a center, he'll start taking more and more draws once he starts getting more ice time, so it's something his coaches recommend improving sooner rather than later. Skating Mackenzie's skating deficiencies are more important to the development of his game. He didn't really give skating a second look in junior, and focused all of his might and time on his shot and defensive play. He has a choppy skating style, and isn't fast or smooth. He has quick feet from early years of playing soccer, but his overall skating skill isn't something to write home about. His pivoting has also been a downside for most of his playing career. Physicality Even though Mackenzie is built pretty solidly at 6'0 and 185 pounds, he usually shies away from physical contact. He's still wary of reinjuring himself after his rock climbing accident, so he's starting to realize that he is fully healed and he doesn't have to be so cautious. He has the strength to make an impact physically, but for now, it's still a weakness for him.

1. Train, spend time with family 2. That's a huge no-no for professional hockey players, come on 3. I guess just keeping busy and giving myself other stuff to do other than hockey 4. A scout for a team? I can't stay away from the game for long 5. I don't think so 6. I'm a vegetarian and proud of it

Griff Mackenzie Junior Review Griffin "Griff" Andrew Mackenzie was born in Calgary, Alberta in 2001 to Marty Mackenzie and Tammy Mackenzie-Patrick. When Griff was only 3 years old, he found a love for the game as his dad took him to minor hockey for 5 year old's. Griff's older brother, Philip, played in the WHL for the Calgary Hitmen at the time, so Griff would go and watch Philip play for the first couple years of his hockey-crazed life. Griff fell in love with the game, and he was easily the most dedicated kid in that fateful first year. By age 8, Griff had attracted scouts from all over. His soft hands, laser shot, and fantastic vision were his calling cards, but his slight frame and next to none physicality made for his being vastly underrated. He played for the top minor hockey team in Calgary, the Calgary Raiders, with players two years older than him. When he was 12, he was relegated to his own age group because of the body contact issue, and he just ripped it up. In only 30 games, Mackenzie had 43 goals and 71 assists for 114 points. This definitely caught the eye of WHL and NCAA scouts, who came calling in the dozens. By age 14, Mackenzie was in the clear to becoming a star. That was when it happened. When he was only 14 years old, Mackenzie was rock climbing with his friends, and his rope snapped. He fell 20 meters to the ground and broke both of his ankles, his left leg, and his left wrist. Miraculously, this was all, and his head was fine. But he was rushed straight to the hospital, and the doctors told him he would likely never play hockey again. Sitting in his hospital bed for a month before he was sent home with crutches, Griff made it his goal to get back on the ice. He couldn't properly train like other top prospects his age, so he rehabbed and rehabbed and rehabbed over and over. His recovery was sped up by his dedication to healing his injuries. But while Mackenzie was rehabbing, the WHL bantam draft came and went. Another year passed, and he was just starting to skate again. In his 15 year old year, he was not drafted into the WHL. Scouts had talked with his doctors, and it was unlikely he would ever play a high level of hockey again. So Mackenzie, ever determined, kept training. He was signed on with the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL, the Alberta junior A loop. He played limited minutes in their exhibition game, but he was declared unfit to paly in the regular season. So for his 16 year old season, Mackenzie sat on the sidelines. Training, rehabbing. Over and over and over. Just in time for the AJHL playoffs, Mackenzie was given the okay by his doctors to play. He was immediately thrust into the first line on Okotoks, and for the first couple games, he experienced a sharp learning curve. The game was faster than midget, and the players were bigger. But by the time the Oilers had moved past the first round, Mackenzie had found his step. He flourished, recording 5 goals in the next 7 games of the series. The Okotoks Oilers were to be crowned AJHL champions. Griff was 17, and he was now receiving offers from prestigious NCAA schools. He opted for another year in Okotoks, and tallied more than a point per game. He then confirmed a scholarship to the University of Michigan. When he was only 18, Mackenzie was put on the starting roster for the Wolverines. However, he was playing with 24 year old's, so the learning curve was again very sharp. Mackenzie only had 2 goals and 4 assists that season. The next season, he was on fire. 15 goals and 18 assists in 30 games for 33 points as a 19 year old. But in their first playoff series, the University of Michigan Wolverines were knocked out by an underdog. It was a devastating loss. But Griff Mackenzie wasn't done. He went out and signed with the Saskatoon Wild of the VHLM, where he looks to make an impact as their 4th line center in the playoffs.

Since he announced that he was joining the VHL, Griffin "Griff" Mackenzie endured two long days of nothing appearing in his inbox. But thankfully, about two minutes ago, a miracle happened. @Doomsday, the GM of the Saskatoon Wild, who has been on top of the free agent frenzy this year. The Wild themselves look promising, posting a record good enough for 3rd in the western conference. Mackenzie was interviewed by a VHLM reporter shortly after he brought pen to paper(virtually): Reporter: Griff, you have officially signed with the Saskatoon Wild! How do you feel? Griff Mackenzie: It feels great. Finally signing has been a relief, and it looks like I joined a really great team. Reporter: You'll probably be playing on the 4th line, not getting very many minutes in the playoffs. Mackenzie: I don't really care right now. All I see in this situation is that I get to play, on a playoff contender no less. It'll be great just to be in the locker room getting to know guys Reporter: Well, good luck, son! Mackenzie: Thanks. After meeting with Dooms, Mackenzie accepted all the terms of the contract and selected '25' as his jersey number, a tribute to his previous playing days. Soon to come: more backstory on Mackenzie, and hopefully a successful playoff run for this season's Saskatoon Wild.