Komi Komal begins his career

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Komi Komal was drafted to the Ottawa Lynx 16th overall. You could see the excitement spread across Komi's face as he got to walk the VHLM stage to join his new team and a new beginning. As Komi took his picture with the commissioner. He then went to back to his seat as he watched the remainder of the draft. From there I received calls from his GM Grape. "Hey Komi you excited to be In Ottawa?" "Absolutely Coach I'm thrilled, but how will I get there?" Grape chuckles, "We'll get you here don't you worry. For now get back home In california and get your things together. Also remember to start trying to think about where you will be staying In Ottawa." Komi panics a little, "crap right I forgot about all of that too. Well yes sir I'll start looking and see what I can do." Grape responds, "sounds good Komi, We'll see you here soon and get you arranged with the team." **Phone hangs up**

-Komi and his family make It back home to gather his things before his flight-  Well mom and dad It's crazy I'm here! -both of his parents smile as they embrace him for a hug- His dad says "It may not be football or basketball like your old dad here son, but I believe you can be a great player in hockey too." Komi chuckles, "thanks dad! Well I need to get going back to Stanford campus to clean up my dorm room too." His dad nods of course of course, Go ahead. -Komi finishes up at his parents house and grabs all of his things from his dorm and leaving his former roommate. As Komi left the campus, He looked back thinking about all the fond memories he had even with the hockey team. They all wished him luck in his career. Komi heads to the airport and makes his way to Ottawa. -All Komi could think about on the flight was being home again- He actually fell asleep, but was awaken by the Flight attendant. He would say "Oh sorry. **yawns** I didn't even realize we were here. -As komi walked out he saw a person holding a sign up with his name. Komi headed that way and shook hands with the driver.

Komi would ask for breakfast and the driver would oblige. They would make their way to the offices. Komi would walk in to a nice secretary who directed him to the coaches office- GM grape was there "Hey welcome in man" As Komi shook hands with him and the coach. Grape starts off "Komi we couldn't be happier to draft you with our pick. We honestly needed a lot, but you felt right into our lap.  We could not have been happier." Coach agrees, "He's right, I knew we needed a goalie, but when you're rebuilding like we are. You will take anyone you can get" Komi smiles as he brushes it off.  "So when does practice start?" Coach answers, "Well were hoping to get started sometime next week. Have our guys there and see what you can do kid." Komi nodded, Grape interjects, "Well that reminds me, we heard some apartment complex was willing to make your rent pretty low thanks to be a Lynx. Its super nice trust me." Komi smiles, "When can I start moving In?" Grape smiles and points, "well just sign this contract for your salary and we'll get you going to move in." Coach adjusts himself in his seat before he gets up and says "keep in touch man looking forward to you starting this year." Grape straightens the paperwork after signing and hands komi a welcome bonus. "that's for anything you need this week, just wait till the money hits your bank account." Komi shakes hands again and makes his way to his apartment.

Komi unlocks his new apartment and just admires all of it. The setup Of It was amazing to him, way better than dorms. Komi would just take a seat as his bar and just thank the Lord for his opportunity. He would then call his parents tell them he made it and tell his brother as well. Komi was here in the VHL. It was time to prove himself. Komi would spend the rest of the day putting his things away how he liked and just buying groceries later that day. Komi would come to the facility for a meeting with the team and they even served breakfast for everyone. As Komi would settle into his chair with his name stitched on it. It was just a cover, but It meant the world. Coach settles everyone down. "Well welcome my returners and to anyone new welcome to the lynx family. As you returners know we are definitely a weaker team this year, but that's okay we'll embrace It and Komi that means you'll be facing some shots this year." Komi nods "So, I'm looking to start practices this coming friday If that's okay with everyone. For now I do want you guys doing conditioning here till practice as we need to be in shape for the season boys. Am I understood?" -Everyone responds yes sir- Komi would get to pick his custom pads and get a custom helmet. He was ready. Practices at first were definitely rough as It was different playing against some professionals now. Regardless he had a job to do. At their last practice before the first of the game Coach gave a speech, "Boys you have been working hard, but always remember were only strong as our weakest lynx." -Everyone chuckled- "Seriously though remember keep pushing each other to be the best version of themselves this year. Win or lose always take something away from the game. Watch film, ask questions. Remember boys this is the minors not the Pro's your goal is to get into the vhl. do i make myself clear?" -Yes sir!- Good now on 3 lynx. 1, 2, 3 LYNX!!!" 

-Overall the Lynx have had a rough start including Komi as he's had his moments this year, but also his bad ones. The team finally got their first win which they cherished very much so, even went and ate out on the night of their win. Still there's a whole season left and they need more wins If they want to try to compete. I know Komi does.