Claimed:Merica Off To Rough Start [Final 6/6]

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The Bern Royals are picking up steam after a rough start to the Season 42 campaign, having won eight of their past ten games they have vaulted themselves into second place in the conference. This is all well and good, but for rookie Josh Merica it’s been a slow and frustrating season individually.

Through 19 games, the American playmaker has only mustered 9 points, well beneath what many were projecting and it’s beginning to hurt his draft stock as well. Merica has been the most vocal prospect since he arrived and he burst onto the scene full of piss and vinegar, spouting off how good he was and projecting he would be the next #1 overall pick, so we made contact with his agent and set up an exclusive interview with him, please enjoy:

Garry Girgich:
- Welcome to the show Josh, it’s great to have you here today.
Josh Merica:
- No problem Garry.

GG:
-It’s been a difficult start to the season for you, what are your thoughts so far?
JM:
- Yeah, it has. I haven’t been able to click very well with my linemates and there was also the minutes issue. I was playing a good eight minutes less than everyone else on the team over the first 12-15 games, and it was hard to get a good rhythm going when I was constantly being subbed. Since I’ve been getting more minutes I’ve been able to be more effective and help the team.

GG:
- We are 19 games into the season, you have 9 points, do you think your performance is going to drastically impact where you go in the next VHL draft?
JM:
- No, it won’t. The minors is not a great representation of how someone will do in the VHL, yes it is the only real thing GM’s have to go on, but I would point them to my work ethic, my desire to great, the positive impact I have on a team and the pure talent I bring to the table. I am the best prospect in the VHLM, and no matter what “experts” say otherwise, I will prove everyone wrong. If you take someone else #1 you will regret it.

GG:
-You were named Captain, err, King, of Bern, many would say you haven’t lived up to that letter. Also, how did you convince the GM to change your letter from a “C” to a “K”?
JM:
- Being a Captain, or in this case, King, is not all about scoring points and making the flashy plays. I consider myself a leader, I put my teammates first and I am always leading by example. First one to practice, last one to leave. Even though I’ve been struggling I’ve stayed positive and continued to motivate those around me. As far as changing the letter to a “K”, I thought it was cool, something different, and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to have the title “King Of Bern”?

GG:
- Last question. What can we expect for the rest of the season from you?
JM:
- A much better performance. We are charging hard for the playoffs and you can expect me to finish strong. The team needs me, and I can’t really make any excuses, I haven’t made the most of my time on the ice and it’s time for me to step up and be the leader and star that my teammates and the league expected me to be.

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Content: 3/3 - Good interview. I wish Merica the best in his travels. I truly think he will pick up his game.

Grammar: 2/2 - Nothing, really.

 

"my desire to great" - to BE great

Appearance: 1/1 - Looks neat.

Overall: 6/6

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