Molly the Cat Season 85 offseason interview

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Molly the Cat, hope you have been enjoying the offseason. Can you tell me what you have been up to? 

 

I have to say it has been a good off season so far, but I am looking forward to getting back to training with camps starting tomorrow. The first part of the off season I took some time to travel back home and see friends and family. Also took some time to rest and heal from all the minor bumps and bruises one picks up during the season. I am feeling 100% and looking forward to hitting the ice hard before season 86 starts. 

 

Molly the Cat, you mentioned in our pre-interview chat that you have a team meeting first thing in the morning. That will be your first chance to meet the new additions to the team. What are your thoughts going into that meeting?

 

Management made some significant changes this offseason to give us a great chance to compete this season. We are going to miss a few people for sure. I do have to say that I am extremely optimistic that this season is going to be a strong showing for London United. The additions of Hari Singh Nalwa and Velociraptor Greg are fantastic. Being able to add them to soon to be VHL hall of fame player Jerome Reinhart gives us an extraordinarily strong defensive core. Then adding veteran Yun Chiang up front provides us depth that we need. The additions of Rookie forward Astro Singh and Goalie Jesse Teno set us up for years to come. Lastly adding veteran Goalie David Davis is like putting the cherry on top of the cake. This team is designed to compete.  

 

Moly the Cat, I know you spent some time during the offseason getting some practice in with Landon Wolanin. Was there anything specific you were working on? 

 

Yes, I spent some time with Landon this offseason. We regularly meet up to do some practice and to focus on skill development. This year I was focusing on my defensive play, specifically using my body to help take the puck. I hope to be able to contribute more this year both in our end, but also in the offensive zone trying to get the puck back. I am hoping to develop into a strong 2-way forward, it is going to take some time and training. The fact is that I am going to get some additional time this year to train with the likes of Jerome Reinhart and Hari Singh Nalwa, to watch how they approach the game, to discuss defensive strategies and to take part in their training schedules. It is an opportunity that most players do not get. I am going to make the most of it. 

 

Molly the Cat, do you have any predictions or goals for Season 86? 

 

I expect London United to be a playoff team this season. We have a talented group of players. Honestly, a deep playoff run and even a championship would not be out of the question. Personally, I am hoping to improve on last season's performance. I know it will be a stretch, but I would like to hit 40 goals and 100 points on the season. I am not afraid of the work that will be needed. 

 

Molly the Cat, thanks for sitting with us today. Enjoy the remainder of the offseason, good luck in training camp and we look forward to seeing you and the London United in Season 86