Halifax 21st SuperSailor #10 (S94-Week 3): Anthony Simmons II

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Another week and another strong showing for the BOAT GANG!  With only 1 regulation loss this week at the hands of the San Diego Marlins, the Halifax 21st continue their smooth sailing ways.  The loss to San Diego represents only the 4th regulation loss of the season and only the 2nd in Halifax's last 38 games.  It's been an incredible stretch of hockey for the Nova Scotia squad and at the heart of their recent success has been mid-season addition Anthony Simmons II @Starchychaff.  Since joining the team, he's recorded a staggering 39 points in 26 games, 19 of them coming over this past week of play.  On the season, he's now up to an impressive 60 points in 42 games.  Simmons II has fit like a glove on Halifax's 2nd line alongside the leagues leading scorer, Robin Sierra @ethanjaeda, and the two of them have developed instant chemistry, combining Simmons II's speed, size, and scoring touch with Sierra's slick puck skills.  Alongside them, Bret Weier @Quanack has been coming into his own after joining the team as a waiver player earlier in the season and is now up to 15 points.  Though his point totals may not yet reflect it, he's been taking great strides off the ice to develop and it's only a matter of time before he breaks out.  

For Anthony Simmons II, it was not only a successful week on the ice, but his off ice contributions have also been noted by management and teammates alike.  Despite being a new face on the team, Simmons II has quickly become an active member in the Halifax locker room and was at the center of a recent mock draft project which looked at the top draft eligible prospects in the NHL and where they might end up on June 29th when the first round is scheduled to take place.  As mentioned before, the SuperSailor award is presented weekly not only to the top player in daily games, but to the player that combines that on-ice success with support of teammates, locker room positivity, and building up the community around the team.  

"I've really appreciated the enthusiasm that Simmons II has brought to the team since he's been here.  The draft project was a lot of fun and a great way to keep things interesting around the team-- not to mention his performance on the ice has been incredible so far!  I couldn't be more pleased with the early returns from this player and he's been a great leader for us since he arrived." (Halifax 21st GM - Lexie Leitner)

With 30 games remaining in the Season 94 campaign, the BOAT GANG made another splash leading up to the trade deadline, acquiring winger, Meghan Dancalot @diacope from the San Diego Marlins.  With the early success and impact of Simmons II, the 21st will surely be hoping that Dancalot meshes quickly with the group on and off the ice as they prepare for an important playoff berth and the rougher waters ahead-- still chasing the franchise's first ever Founder's Cup.  

 

With week 3 of Season 94 in the rearview, congratulations to Anthony Simmons II on being named the 10th Halifax 21st SuperSailor!  

 

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Edited June 26 by LucyXpher