Wladyslaw Mintus End of First Season

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End of the VHLM season Interview

By Kord Daube 

 

We caught up with Wladyslaw Mintus after his first VHLM season before he heads out to the Junior Showcase Tournament.

 

KD: Hi, Wladyslaw, it’s nice to speak with you, how are you doing?

 

WM: Hi, Kord, please call me Wlad. It is great to sit down with you too, I am doing well, excited for the JST. How are you doing?

 

KD: Okay, Wlad, I am doing well too, thanks for asking. So this past season was your first in the VHLM. How did you like it?

 

WM: I thought it was great. It took a little bit of time to get used to the pace of the game, but my teammates and coaches really helped me to get on the level.

 

KD: It certainly seems like you were able to get on the level pretty well as a puck moving defensemen, with a stat line of 9 goals and 31 assists for 40 points in 60 games.

 

WM: Was that my stat line? I usually am not paying much attention to that. I just like to go out there and play my best to try and help the team win. If I happen to get some points, that is good too.

 

KD: 6 of your 9 goals were on the Power Play, can you speak on that?

 

WM: I like to play on the Power Play lines, and coach must see something there. I couldn’t have scored those goals without the help of my teammates though. The wingers digging in the corners and screening the goalie all worked together to put those pucks in the back of the net.

 

KD: The Hounds didn’t make the playoffs this season, how are you feeling about that?

WM: Well, it hurts, but at the same point, I am getting paid to do something that I love. It’s my first season in, so it’s not something I necessarily expected. I would’ve loved for it to happen but it is what it is. We didn’t make it this year, but we’ll all train in the off season, and see if any moves happen to make us stronger and we’ll come back next season with a fire in our bellies. 

 

KD: Well said. What is next for you, Wlad?

 

WM: As you said earlier, I was picked to join the JST this year, so that is the next thing on my agenda. After the tournament, I will probably go back home to Detroit and see family and friends. Get some training in at my local rink and drop in on some of my old teammates and see how they are doing. After that, I’ll get back to Mississauga and back into daily training and working out and getting ready for the next season.

 

KD: There have been some rumors about you being drafted up to the VHL, what can you say about that?

 

WM: I have spoken with some teams that may be interested in picking me up in the draft. If it happens, it will be very exciting, but if it doesn’t, I am not worried. It just gives me more time to hone my skills and prepare for when it does happen.

 

KD: That is a great way to look at it. Well I know you need to get going to get to the JST, so I will let you go and prep. Thank you again for speaking with me today, and good luck!

 

WM: Thank you, Kord. I appreciate the time talking with you. Have a great rest of your day.