Alagsantere Groenvold rookie experience

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WH: That's right, these were the amazing Anaal Nathrakh from Birmingham and their banger of a song, So Be It. We're back in the TalkSport 2 studio, Willow Hopkins here, live with Alex Greenfold of London United. Thank you for joining us here, Alex!

 

AG: No problem at all; happy to be here!

 

WH: So, the fourth overall draft pick has arrived. How did it feel to be drafted by the United? What were your thoughts?

 

AG: Yeah, first of all, I wasn't expecting to be picked nowhere near this high; you know, I don't think I really stood out during my draft year. But the United apparently saw something here, so now, my part of the deal is to make them not regret it. Yeah, I was really happy to be drafted by the team my dad played for. Obviously, he is ecstatic about it.

 

WH: Oh, your dad played here?

 

AG: Yeah, Wann Kerr. My adoptive dad. I was surprised by the warm welcome upon arriving here. He's still popular among some fans, it seems like.

 

WH: The different name confused me, I see. After the draft, you stayed in Mexico City. Did you maybe think about jumping straight to the big league?

 

AG: Yeah, the United are currently in the early stage of a rebuild. We, I mean GM Bob and myself, decided it would be best for my long-term development to stay in the M - or what should have been in the E - to work out some kinks in my game.

 

WH: And how do you feel about your last year before coming here? Do you think you made strides towards being a successful VHL player?

 

AG: It was a pretty rough season for my team, the Mexico City Kings. We had lots of troubles scoring goals, and when we cheated on defence, we got burned. As for my game, I've been focusing on defending, physical play, and mobility. If I'm going to succeed at the top level, these are my calling cards.

 

WH: So as of now, what do you as a player bring to the table? What are your expectations for your first season in London?

 

AG: It's hard to tell. The team is coming together; it's all a part of a greater plan. Even if we're not as successful as the fans would like to see in the next season. I'm going to accept any challenge my coaches throw my way. I think I can thrive in the defensive zone and on the penalty kill, so I guess this is what I bring. Some steady play on the blueline. I know fans want to see goals and points; we'll see how well this goes. Dad challenged me to record 30 points; he said he's going to stay away from beer for 30 days if I do, so of course that's what I'm aiming for.

 

WH: Nothing quite like the father-son love. You've touched on this, but what are your expectations for the team? Have you already met your new teammates?

 

AG: Yeah, Chazz is my Mexico teammate, and we've been in touch with Drosmis. But I haven't had the chance to meet the rest of the team yet. And there will surely be some moves made in the offseason. You can't really evaluate a team at this point. But I think there's an unwritten plan that this year will be focused heavily on development and building team chemistry. I think that's how the team's success will be measured, rather than in standing points. 

 

WH: You've heard it, fans: get ready for another lean year for London hockey! Last question before a little break: How do you like the city, Alex?

 

AG: It's nice. Full of history, obviously. I've lived and studied here for a few years, when my dad played here, so I'm not in such awe from visiting a place for the first time. Maybe a bit too many tourists for my liking.

 

WH: Old, boring, and crowded city, according to Alex Greenfold, folks! Thank you, Alex, for joining us, and thank you, listeners, for tuning in for today's interview. We will continue with some questions coming from the fans in a moment, but now, another Birmingham band - Napalm Death - and their song Fallacy Dominion.

Edited December 8 by VattghernCZ
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