Molly the Cat, interview of the week

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Molly the Cat, thanks for sitting with us again this week. I want to start out by asking, you were promoted to the top line this week, how is it going? 

 

It has been a great experience being on the top line, my linemates are fantastic. Phoebe Bridger and Dogwood Maple make playing hockey easy; they are wonderful players who know how to position themselves on the ice and have fantastic passing skills. My first couple games did not go as planned but as the week went on, I was able to get comfortable with them and was able to put a couple goals in the new. I hope I can spend a little more time playing on the first line and continue to offer up some great plays. 

 

Molly the Cat, Vasteras is now sitting 3rd in the VHLE holding a solid playoff position. What do you expect from the team and management down the stretch to prepare for what may be an inevitable series with either Istanbul Red Wolves or Bratislava Watchmen? 

 

First, I want to note that Istanbul and Bratislava are fantastic teams. They both are going to be tough opponents in the playoffs. However, I also want to note that just because a team did well in the regular season it does not mean they will excel in the playoffs. We are a resilient team that is going to fight hard until the end. Between now and the playoffs beginning we are going to be pushing for the best from everyone, and we know that management will be looking for any options to improve. As players we recognize that there may be trades, not something any of us are looking forward to but we also know it is a reality.  

 

Molly the Cat, your VHL team the London United currently sit outside the playoff race and are having a sub 500 year. How are you feeling about things? 

 

It is never an ideal position to be outside the playoff race in a league, but we all know that some teams make it and others do not. I am in contact with my teammates there and I know they are doing everything they can to improve. The VHL is the top Hockey league in the world, pulling in the best talent from around the world. Every year there are teams that fall short filled with exceptional talent. However, my focus is not on how they do this year, I am looking to make sure I am able to make them better. When I join them either next year or in the future, they will be a better team. My plan is to bring them the best of myself and help to raise London to new heights. Over the next few years, I plan to bring London United fans something to cheer about. 

 

Molly the Cat, one last question, Rookie of the year race in the VHL, do you have any opinion on who you expect to see win? 

 

Rookie of the year is an important milestone for any first year VHL player. It takes skill, determination, and a strong supporting team to achieve that milestone. At this point in the season, I am not sure there is a clear candidate. Sogaard and Bouchard do look like the clear favorites but the tandem in Calgary of Wolanin and Goncalves cannot be underestimated. Time will tell but I expect it to be a race until the end.