Firkley Skate with Legion

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Firkley had an exciting draft week. First, he was drafted 10th overall by the Bern Royals, only to be traded immediately to the Yukon Rush. Then, in the VHL draft, he also placed 10th overall, being a surprise pick by the Toronto Legion.

 

"It was a great surprise," Firkley admitted. "I mean, of course I feel good. The only thing better would have been to go earlier. Everyone want to go in the first round."

 

There has been a reasonable amount of coverage over his mother's illness, and it was asked, again, if that factored into his decision to sign with Toronto for three years. 

 

"Honestly, no. I mean, she's always in my thoughts, but I always said I was going to play for whoever drafted me.  Toronto did great things for me picking me up in the first round, and I'm excited to play along side some of their veterans."

 

This week he skates with the Toronto training camp before flying out to Yukon.  Firkley will play one more year in the VHLM on the offensively minded Yukon, alongside players like McJustice and Koenig.