Robert Wilk Reacts to the VHLM Draft

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Robert Wilk Reacts to the VHLM Draft

 

During the days coming up before the VHLM Robert Wilk was extremely nervous. He knew some VHLM teams had at least a passing degree of interest in his abilities, as he had spent his time taking part in many an interview with scouts. Despite that though, Wilk knew very well he was far from the best of the prospects available. Many players on the board were stronger, quicker, better skaters, have practiced longer and were very simply better than him. What’s more Robert has made it very clear to GMs all around that he’s a player that needs a fair amount of guidance in order to grow into the stellar player he knows he can become.

 

On draft night, tensions in the Wilk household were high. The entire extended family had gathered together to witness Robert getting drafted into the league. Although everyone around him was sure his long years of training and sacrifices would pay off and that he would obviously find a place on a VHLM team, Wilk was not so sure. His emotions were at a peak in the final minutes before the draft started. This was it. The culmination of his life long training. A singular moment that would judge his worth.

 

 

As pick after pick were made, Robert’s emotions were wracked. With every passing pick not being him he felt a feeling of dread slowly creeping up the very depths of his soul. He wasn’t good enough. He didn’t do enough. He wouldn’t make it. By the time the first round was over Robert’s forehead was covered in sweat and he felt as if a drum was going off inside his head whenever a pick was made. When the second round came into a close even his family members had stopped reacting strongly to every pick, yelling “this is the one Robert, this one is you” every single time. When the third round finished, nobody was talking anymore. A solemn feeling  crept over the entire household. Hope was gone and no one really expected what was to happen. When the forty first overall pick was announced, Robert didn’t even notice.  It was only when his family members around him erupted in massive shouts and yells that he looked up and saw his name on the board. Drafted to the San Diego Marlins with the 41^st overall pick of the VHLM Draft. He was good enough. His dream would come true. He would play in the VHL.

 

Soon after the phone call from his agent came congratulating him on the pick. Wilk spent the next hours discussing business matter with his agent and the hours after that were consumed on a phone call with the San Diego Marlins GM JB. Within mere hours of being utterly convinced he would never make it in the VHLM, Robert Wilk was on a flight to the USA, where he would start his new life as a professional hockey player. San Diego – you better watch out!

[Phil 5,133]

Review:

 

Wonderfully written and presented article on the anxiety of a player being drafted! Usually I at least can offer some constructive feedback on presentation, layout, or grammar, but you really nailed this article: title, picture, proper sentence structure, VHL content, engaging... I literally have nothing constructive to say. This is easily a 10/10 article. All the best in San Diego and I'll look forward to reading more of your Media Spots @Tomat0!