The C.G.Y. Janser Rookie Experience

[Daniel Janser 2,211]

 

Callum is on the way for his first practice with his new team. He uses the subway for his commute as do a lot of New Yorkers and boarded the subway at Canal Street. But he is not alone. Rin Kagamine, his flat mate and fellow draftee joined him for the ride. Neither of them has lived in New York before. However, both are used to rely on public transportation for their daily travel needs. Switzerland as well as Japan have a very well functioning public transportation system. So they sit alongside, playing Tetris against each other on a vintage game boy. Some people wearing New York Americans hats or t-shirt look at the odd 'couple', not being certain whether it could be that someone who makes millions would actually ride on the subway. Rin is the first to notice and pokes Cal in the ribs. The Swiss defender looks up and notices the sideway glances. He speaks up: 'Sorry, we are new in New York. Is it impolite to play game boy on the Sub?'. 'No, Sir.' a little girl completely dressed in Americans garb replies. 'We are just wondering whether you are 'the Beauty and the Beast'.'

Her Dad is embarassed and tells his daughter that she cannot use their nicknames. Cal and Rin smile and say: 'Yes, she can. We think they are witty names and we wear them proudly. After all, our paychecks come in a round about way from you supporters, so how could we be angry or offended?'

'Will you use the sub on a regular basis?' asks a guy who appears to be a construction worker with a 'I  NYA' hard hat.

'Of course', answers Rin. 'What is good enough for honest, hard working folks like you is certainly good enough for Cal and me.'

'Would you sign my player cards?' asks a teenage boy. 'With pleasure.' replies Janser on behalf of both of them. 'We just cannot miss our exit, as we do not fancy being yelled at for being late for our first practice with your team. That would leave a bad first impression, you see?'

After some back and forth and signing the odd souvenir, Kagamine and Callum leave the coach at 23rd Street and wave good bye to their supporters. They walk to the MSG in search of the locker room, as they brought some personal belongings with their dufflebags. They have no trouble finding their goal. As they timed their departure with some margin of error, they are a bit early and are there before the other players or even coach STZ. So Callum has enough time at hand to find his locker, which is already properly labeled 'Callum Gary Yannick Janser, #7, A'. He is flabbergasted when he sees the letter. He swiftly pulls out his uniform and finds indeed the 'A' stitched to his left chest. 'Rin, would you believe that? They give captaincies to rookies in New York.'

'Congrats, boss.' Rin replies, 'Oh would you shut up, now?' is Cal's response.

After having changed they decide to skate some laps. Callum has goosebumps to touch Americans ice for the first time. What a storied arena. The Jersey proudly hanging in the rafters. Players like David Night, Grimm Jonsson, Conner Low, Brick Wahl and Jorma Ruutu are house hold names in the Madison Square Garden and the fans reminiscense fondly of the last cup winning team in S53.

Fast forward a couple of games into the season, and Janser has already built up a reputation as a no-nonsense defender. He is one of the leaders in checks dished out, penalties taken and has an immaculate fighting record of 1/1. So far, no surprises and New York got exactly the player as advertised. However, some were taken aback, and Janser is one of the firsts to admit so himself, that the hulking defender is also quite productive with seven helpers in nine games. No goals as of yet, but it appears only a matter of 'when' and not 'if' that the Calgary native will find the back of the net.

A promising rookie season has begun.

 

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Edited January 14 by Daniel Janser

[VattghernCZ 1,049]

I was today years old when I figured out Callum Gary Yannick is a reference to Calgary. Hey, I've never said I'm the sharpest tool in the shed, apparently I'm just a tool!