Pro Skater? More Like Pro Baker!

[MrMonkey 58]

Connor Johnson, bust turned baker, oh what a tale it is.

 

See, Connor comes from a state known for there extensive hockey programs, bad road conditions, and most of all Detroit. This combination of clearly positive things gave Connor the tools necessary to see a future in pro hockey. That and his will power allowed Connor to go straight from high school and right into the professional scene, no need for those prestigious colleges or back up plans. Things were looking up for the young star. However, on his way to the Halifax practice field (driving his brand new Audi RS 5 Coupe) he noticed the immense build up of ice on the road, it was all too late. Connor lost all traction that once suctioned him to the dark, Canadian asphalt. 

 

"There isn't much to it, I could do that, If I still had both my arms." Connors disabled self thought as he watched the lead goal scorer in the VHLM (Bryn Yrwy) slam one into the back of the net. He turned off the TV.

"So Connor, how is life outside the VHLM?" Connor hasn't played once, not since he signed that $1.5 million contract. "Could be better Anne, you'd think in this day and age, technology and such, that anyone could open a bakery" Connors voice trails off as if he's thinking of what could have been. "Do you find it hard, making bread and pastries with only one arm?" Anne asks in a curious tone. 

 

Connor's life outside the VHLM couldn't be worse, after he lost that bet forcing him to open that bakery (Who'd think Joe Madison had it in him, forcing a one armed man to bake for a living, brutal)  Our reporter didn't get much else out of Connor, as secluded as he is, I'm surprised he was even willing to talk with us to begin with. (We promptly got kicked out after that last question) Connor admitted that he spends the vast majority of his day baking partly because it's developed this sort of stress release for him but mostly because he has one arm. Connor goes about life how any retired VHL player would, except the bakery part. What's even weirder is that his bakery only sells to former VHL players and is closed during the summer. This large chunk of free time allows Connor to spend his off-season at his beach home in Puerto Rico. The only reason he can afford to continue living like this is due to the pension he receives from the VHL, totaling $250,000 a year.

 

There are, and always have been, talks about his return into the VHLM. Many have proposed a prosthetic arm, and some less intelligent people have suggested he could just play whilst being one-armed. However, Connor is living a life of comfort, and baking, that's a life many people could be satisfied in. But in truth and in summary, I don't see any way Connor could play hockey again, not with his genuine unhappiness when he watches the sport he once loved.

 

512 words, claiming for one week.

[MrMonkey 58]

Ah, I guess I couldn't claim it because I did the welfare thing. Darn.

[JB123 728]

4 hours ago, MrMonkey said:

Ah, I guess I couldn't claim it because I did the welfare thing. Darn.

I’ve contacted someone who should be able to repeal welfare so you can claim. I’ll let you know when it’s all set to claim 

[Spartan 4,402]

7 hours ago, MrMonkey said:

Ah, I guess I couldn't claim it because I did the welfare thing. Darn.

It's been revoked and your TPE has been rolled back. Feel free to claim this anytime.

[Kisslinger 372]

9/10 

super cool story and a baker is a unique thing to chose to do after making millions of dollars, especially with 1 arm lol. Article is formatted well, grammar and spelling are well done. Story is entertaining and easy to read. Hopefully the baking business continues to take off!