Season as a Reaper

[Midnite 69]

After being drafted by the Philadelphia Reapers for S67, Ricky Johnson would face the challenge of getting use to his new team and environment after a short stint with the Minnesota Storm. In hopes of improving on what could be seen as a “shabby” season, he would end the season with a total of 55 points in 72 games. He also made his defensive presence known having recorded 69 (nice) blocked shots, the second most by any Reaper this season. With the S68 Draft on the horizon, Johnson was approached by the media to answer a few questions in regards to his season.

 

Media: Are you happy with how your season as a Philadelphia Reaper turned out?

 

Johnson: Very happy, although it’s not done yet. We still gotta power through playoffs and hopefully that’ll end with us hoisting the Cup. Hard to say if that’ll happen for sure, but i’m confident we can get it done with our strong set of guys. 

 

Media: Speaking of the group, were you able to create any special bonds with your teammates?

 

Johnson: I’ve always been a “to myself” kinda guy. So I can’t say I’ve gone out of my way to really interact with everyone. However, that on the ice chemistry is where things really matter and with the record we have it should be evident that we all get along well enough seeing as we are one of the best teams in the VHLM. 

 

Media: You guys managed to pull of a great season indeed with a record of 57-10-5. Any major reasons aside from team chemistry, that you guys were able achieve such a feat?

 

Johnson: Well it’s a team sport so everyone really contributed, but I still gotta tip my hat to a few of the guys on our team. Alex Pearson, Brandon LeBlanc, Dylan Doyle, & Scotty Bigshotty are only a few of the bigger names on our team that really helped get us where we are. I also can’t forget our coach who has also made this all possible.

 

Media: What’s on your mind coming into the S68 Draft? Any idea where you’ll be drafted?

 

Johnson: I can’t say I’ve given too much thought about the S68 draft up until recently. Even then it’s kind of taken a backseat to my thoughts going into the playoffs. I will say i’m looking forward to it though. It’s been speculated that i’d go possibly mid 2nd or 3rd round. I personally want to improve before then to go higher, but may not have the time. Either way, I’d be happy to be apart of any team willing to have me.