Big Fish in a Small Pond

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After a hard fought four points earned to start the season, many would reasonably choose to rest in-between the heavy schedule of practices and meetings that come with the regular season grind. Fortunately for the San Diego youth hockey program, Defenseman Fradin McGryer doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word rest. Up early with the sun the hard hitting defenseman was seen at a local rink working practice drills and playing half ice games with members of the Mission Valley Bluegill, a U12 program that often partners with the Marlins for local fundraising campaigns. Pucks were in the back of nets, Pictures were taken, and smiles all around. The young defenseman was even seen giving a signed puck from his first goal - an overtime winner no less - to the program to raffle off to go with a pair of tickets to the Marlins next game against Houston in order to help raise money for equipment upkeep and travel costs. 

Fradin has eleven hits, four blocked shots, and one goal in the first two games of the season. This undrafted Free Agent has been a Marlin for hardly a week and we already find him becoming a local favorite for his actions on and off the ice. The season's early, but San Diego may have found a gem in their off season spending spree. 

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