Hugh Chan Journal Entry #1 [1/2]

[HughJas_ 76]

09/07/2019

 

It was the first day of training camp with the Malmo Nighthawks, this year will be much different than the last as I will be playing in my first VHL season. In my final season in the VHLM with the Minnesota Storm, I ended the regular season with 91 points (16-75-91) which was good for second league wide among defense-men while also finishing in the top 2 for assists. I proved to all my doubters that I could be a #1 offensive defense man that could consistently lead the rush. Of course with me making the jump to the big leagues this upcoming season, I've primarily focused on improving my defensive abilities which were my main weaknesses going into training camp last season. I feel like I can now hold my own in the VHL and am ready for the challenge ahead.

 

Considering the needs of Malmo, I will look to be put into a more offensive role, as the defensemen currently with the organization are primarily defensive minded or 2-way players. Looking at our current defensive depth, I will be played in a top 4 role while primarily slotting in on the power play with regards to special teams. Our defense looks to be one the brightest young d-cores in the league, which looks to be even more impressive with the recent addition of the first overall pick defenseman Condor Adrienne. Rounding out our top 4 is current Malmo star defenseman Jerry Garcia,  big Rusty Shackleford and myself we will be a team to be feared in the upcoming seasons.

 

I have high expectations for myself considering the amount of work I've put in this last season. I'm predicting possible rookie of the year nominations, while also putting up respectable numbers in my first professional season in the VHL. I wouldn't say 40 points is too far fetched, I know the extent of my abilities and will continue to prove everyone wrong as I continue to progress into my career. With regards to my thoughts on how our team will do, I still believe that we are a season or two away from a respectable cup run. We are currently a bubbling team that may or may not make the playoffs, but considering it's still early in the off season, our team could still look relatively different from now to the start of the season. There are rumblings of a few big free agents that maybe considering signing with the Malmo Nighthawks which is exciting for our team, it seems as though Malmo is now a destination that players want to go to.

 

This feeling is strange, it's the same feeling as when I first came over to play my first season in the VHLM withe the Halifax 21st. I'm excited, but also anxious about my rookie season in the big leagues, I have lots to prove and more to improve on. Although one things for sure, as long as I'm confident in my team and my abilities, it should be a successful season regardless of where the team ends up in the standings.

 

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by HughJas_

[Cxsquared 455]

Review: I enjoy the journal format/style of this. The different sections have a great flow and composition to them. Ending with the goals makes me excited to hear more about your career. The only thing I could think of that would make this better is some tiny doodle graphics to make it feel more journal-like.