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Player Name: Lewis Dawson

Previous Club: Ottawa 67's

Position: Center

Handedness: Left 

Height: 6.04 

Weight: 207 lbs 

Age: 18

Citizenship: Greenlandic

 

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Born in Greenland, Lewis Dawson didn't have what some would call a "hockey background" or family roots in the game. In fact Dawson came from a small town in southern Greenland that is known more for its icebergs than it is for producing hockey talent. Most young natives of Greenland's families dream of someday going to bigger land masses or becoming well known fisherman. There was something different about Dawson however, and it turned out to be his passion for sports. Dawson was easily interested in the game of hockey from the day he put on his skates as a six-year old.

 

Being from Greenland, the Dawson's parents were interested in sending their three young boys to a high educational school within Canada when they became of age. Lewis told his parents when he was young he would be the next big hockey star and they supported him in that decision. The Dawson's enrolled their three young boys in local hockey programs that were very scarce in Greenland. Along with the hockey programs they also had to focus on the fact the country barely has 50,000 people in it so the competition will be slim. All three of the boys played hockey until they were ten, Lewis was the only one to keep playing past that age. His older brother continued with his music career and is now a well known folk singer at the age of 26 in Greenland. Lewis would stay in the same program he started in when he was 9 years old and it would pay dividends.

 

Lewis was a defenseman who had great wheels, positioning was never an issue from a young age. His coaches had an issue though, no one ever wanted to play up front down the middle because they felt their best chances of scorer were being wingers. Lewis stepped up and told coaches he wouldn't mind playing as a center until they find someone who enjoys it. Lewis didn't realize that he would be that guy who enjoyed it so much, thus he would remain a center to this day. It would end up resulting in some Canadian minor hockey scouts taking a hard look at the youngster.

 

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Dawson back home in Greenland during an offseason

 

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Dawson got noticed so much that a youth team in Newfoundland named the Maritimers asked him to join their squad. Dawson spent his whole career in Newfoundland and eventually had his family move there to help assist him in the transition. During his tenure in the Maritimers system he became known as the back checking brute. He was a tall kid from an early age and his height made it easy to recognize him on the ice. Dawson's name was heating up and even more people were starting to notice. From when he started as a 12 year old to when he left as a 16 year old, Lewis saw over 20 different Canadian Junior Hockey scouts take a look at him.

 

After four years where he ended up with the most assists in Maritimers history, he was drafted into the OHL by the Ottawa 67's franchise. Before leaving Newfoundland he was honoured by local fans when they raised his number to the rafters at the local Community Arena. After bringing home the East Youth cup twice in his time with the Maritimers he was going to Ontario to pursue his ultimate dream. His parents were happy to have a son want something other than their vision and actually succeed at it.

 

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In his first year with the 67's, Dawson would only see action in 43 games as a 16 year old player. His ability to read the ice was evident but his lack of positioning was a struggle. His upbringing in Greenland saw competition which wasn't all that high, scouts started to notice little issues in his game. His confidence was high being that he was one of only a handful of Greenlandic players to ever play in the OHL, but his hockey sense wasn't quite where scouts dreamed it would be. Nonetheless he competed at a high level and tried his hard to learn every aspect of the game he grew to love. He was able to turn that into 6 goals and 12 assists in his first campaign with the Ottawa franchise.

 

Season 1 (Reg. Season): 43 GP, 6 Goals, 12 Assists, 18 Points, +2, 45 Hits and 13 PIM

 

After Ottawa failed to make the postseason in his first season, Dawson vowed to train super hard in the offseason to give himself a bit more of an edge going into his season full season with the 67's. This season would turn into a more positive experience as Dawson had a bit more experience with the league and his surroundings. His 21 Goals and 18 Assists were jumping out at scouts as he had the knack for scoring, but wasn't used in key situations. Dawson was mainly a third line centre who was great in his own end but chipped in offensively when he got the chance. He played a full season without being a scratch or an injured roster spot. Ottawa made the postseason to add to the good news for Dawson's game. Unfortunately the 67's were swept in the first round by the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds. Dawson did have a somewhat profitable series though as his 2 Goals and 3 Assists were good for third on the team in postseason scoring.

 

Season 2 (Reg. Season): 68 GP, 21 Goals, 18 Assists, 39 Points, +17, 59 Hits and 34 PIM

Season 2 (Playoffs): 4 GP, 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points, -2, 12 Hits and 5 PIM

 

Dawson brings an energy to the game and one that is felt in both ends of the ice it seems. Mexico City is now where he calls home for this season and they are hoping he can bring a strong two way game to their arena soon enough here.

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Review: Good bio, I liked the intro where it is mentioned Jesse didn't have a hockey background but by the time the bio was over you could tell he was made for hockey. It was well written. My only advice would be to center the pictures so that it flows better

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