Henry Eagles - New season

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R: Hi everyone, we are on the cusp of the start to a new VHL season and we sit down with Henry Eagles to discuss his off-season and his thoughts on the upcomming season. Welcome Henry and glad to have you back for another interview
HE: Glad to be back, always enjoy these interviews and will try to be back here every year!

 

R: Glad to hear it, first lets start off with how your off-season is going, anything specific that you were working on?
HE: It was a busy off-season for me, I didn't take any time off and kept working on my game. I needed work in a lot of areas and over this past off-season I have improved my skating and scoring abilities. I think in my rookie season I was a bit to slow compared to everyone else and I needed to work on that. I think this season you will see a whole different player, I have worked hard to ensure that I can contribute more

R: We can't wait to see how this season works out for you after putting in all the time in training, now lets talk about the Wolves, it seems like the main core is back how do you feel about that?
HE: I think its amazing that we managed to sign everyone back, this shows that the players all believe in our system and believe in each other. They all believe that with this core we can win the cup and the management has given us another opportunity to make a run at the cup. I think with how much better everyone got in the off-season, that we are once again contenders. It will be an entertaining season.

R: That's always great to hear and i'm sure the fans will be excited. How are you liking it in Vancouver so far after your rookie season?
HE: The city is great, lots of things to do. The fans are amazing and support the team through thick and thin and the management and players have all been great. I am really enjoying my time here and excited for what's happening with this organization. I can't wait to help bring the cup back to this city, the fans deserve it

 

R: Do you have any goals for yourself this season?
HE: I struggled a bit in the point department last season as I was adjusting to the VHL but my goal for this season is to aim for 60+ points. I think this is very doable and anything under this total I will consider as a bust season. I think I have put in enough effort in the off-season that things will finally start going my way this season. 

 

R: Our final question is did you follow or read any of the outside media saying you were a bust as a #1 overall pick or did you ignore all that noise?
HE: I tend to ignore it, if you read those reports and start getting into it with the media then nothing good ever comes of it. I just tend to ignore the noise and continue working on my game. Yeah it wasn't the best start to my career but I was playing against guys that had way more experience. I was just happy with being given the chance to play in the big leagues in my rookie season. The points and goals will come and I still have lots of time to prove that I was the right pick

R: Thanks Henry and we look forward to watching you and the Wolves this season!
HE: Thank You and see you soon.