Justin Adolfsen Junior Review

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Who would have thought that Justin Adolfsen would have a successful rookie campaign, as well as being drafted to the VHL? Well Justin certainty did. 

 

Growing up on Long Island, NY there was always time to practice his favorite sport, hockey. He lived right near a pond that would always freeze over in the winter, and people would see Justin on the ice from sunrise to sundown. The passion Justin has for the game is what really brought his talent to fruition. It was always Justin’s dream to play in the VHL, but he knew the road wouldn’t be easy. After playing minor leagues, and dominating in his teens, the VHLM began to take notice. In particular San Diego had its eye on Justin from the start. Their GM Frank would reach out to Justin often prior to the S82 VHLM Draft

 

Draft day. The day Justin was waiting for his whole life. The S82 VHLM draft was one that Justin thought he needed to be drafted in to reach his prime at the perfect age for VHL hockey. As the draft began and the rounds were passing by, Justin was getting more and more nervous by the second. When the 27th pick came around and San Diego drafted Justin, he felt numb, excited, and nervous. He celebrated that night and once the hangover faded away, he went right back to the rink so he could showcase himself to San Diego in preseason. His rookie campaign was a very successful one with an abundance of on-ice production. 

 

The S82 VHLM season would end with Justin Adolfsen on a different team. As the trade deadline approached Justin Adolfsen had accumulated 70 points (37G, 33A) in only 45 games for San Diego. Justin’s GM Frank was trying to rebuild San Diego for S83 and knew Justin had the talent to move on to the VHLE next season. This led to Justin being traded to The Saskatoon Wild for a 1st round pick and some. Justin really enjoyed his time in San Diego but was really excited to join a top team in the league. Justin would end the regular season, moving into the playoffs with 29 points (11G, 18A) in 26 games with Saskatoon. Moving onto the playoffs, Justin would eventually win the cup with Saskatoon after going 3-1 down in the final. Justin’s stat line in the playoffs was 17 points (6G, 11A) in 19 games for Saskatoon. 

 

After an exciting rookie season, and lots of celebrating Justin became eligible for the VHLE, and VHL draft. He would go 14th overall in the VHL draft to the New York Americans (his hometown team) and 18th overall in the VHLE draft to The Rome Gladiators. The future is bright for Justin, and he is excited to see what’s to come!