First Taste of Playoff Hockey

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It was his rookie season. Van Lagen has spent the year getting accustomed to VHLM life. As the season went on Van Lagen proved to be a rookie force finishing over a point per game and an astounding +31 showing he’s more than just a scorer. Although the season was a success, a bigger challenge awaited him - the playoffs.

 

The first series came and went as Halifax breezed through San Diego with a quik four game sweep. Van Lagen, anchoring the second line, pulled his weight coming up with some timely offence, including the game two overtime winner. As they moved on, Ottawa became the next opponent.  Van Lagen’s second line seemed to be just fine against Ottawa. Unfortunately, Ottawa dominated Halifax’s first line to the extent of a clean sweep. 

 

The experience of playoff hockey in Halifax was a good one for Van Lagen, even if it ended in an unfortunate way. There was lots he could take from it but nothing more important than that he proved to himself and all his critics that he is indeed a big time player.

 

Now with his rookie season over, he eagerly awaits the draft. Has he proved enough to warrant a high pick? There certainly seems like there wasn’t much else he could do and his draft stock - currently listed as a second round pick - reflects this.

 

Overall, his first season was a success, as was his first taste of playoff hockey.  Where will his career go from here? Only the future will tell.

 

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