Smirnov, VHLM, relationship ended

[Banackock 8,044]

The Oslo Storm managed to pick up the future Bear off waivers once so and so retired in the Banackock agency. Since, the Storm found a way to fight through the season, pick up some nice pieces and do some damage while finishing the season with a 44-23-5 record. For Smirnov, it was a big change for him. He was used to playing centre all his career so swapping to the wing was a pretty huge thing for him and it could be slightly noticed in his play and effort. He didn't taken any draws, so he didn't really practice draw taking - which could affect his rookie season with the Seattle Bears. Furthering on, he only managed 48 points through 72 games having scored 22 goals.

 

I wasn't super happy with how myself or the team finished. I expect a little bigger and I'm more so disappointed in the team with a direct result of myself. a lot of guys did good. Me? Not so much. I think If I could have stepped it up more, it really would have helped the boys out on the stats sheet but also the team in the wins column. Hopefully I got some more in the tank heading into playoffs, but to be honest, my focus is starting to shift to my first season in the VHL.

 

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