O'Quinn on Victory.

[David O'Quinn 115]

2 hrs until midnight? no problem.

 

In a quite short two and a half years, O'Quinn went from a semi-retired local hockey hero out of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to a celebrated VHLM star, champion and leader, and also a VHL bluechip prospect.

 

I'm Roger Pennies, and this is my story on O'Quinn's road to victory with the VHLM's Saskatoon Wild, over the last two seasons. 

 

In season 68, O'Quinn stormed into the scene as a rookie and almost entirely unknown among the members of the league (Though it may be fair to say he still is), but came out of the gate very strong, registering 6 goals and 63 pts in his first season. A year on, after being drafted 12oa by the New York Americans, O'Quinn had a legendary season: Both due to the outrageous success of his team overall, and the merits of his own individual success, with 99 assists and 15 goals on the season, aswell as 23 pts in 14 playoff matches. Of course, such production can be highly attributed to the quality of his chances, his teammates, etc, but it's impressive nonetheless, and he came out of it as a playoff hero. 

 

He has a small legacy in Saskatoon, having played 144 games for them and putting up many points, but his name will be remembered positively at the very least. As O'Quinn leaves, other important figures have left the team, so where Saskatoon will place in the VHLM next year is mostly a big question. 

 

Anyways - back to O'Quinn. In s70, O'Quinn is projected to be placed on the 2nd defensive pair of the New York Americans, as a darkhorse contender for rookie of the year and, hopefully, a high-tier playmaker in the works for the Americans. 

 

Here's the interview:

 

P:  "So, big year, lots of victories, are you taking some time to sit around and enjoy the atmosphere, the winnings, all of that?"

 

O: "A little bit, yeah. Between spending time at home, celebrating with the boys one last time, and preparing for  New York, i've actually had a little bit of time to just sit around and take it all in. It's been nice. 

 

P: "Speaaaaking of New York, what are your prospects lookin like out there? New house? Visit any clubs? Check out the new practice facilities yet?

 

O: "We're still pretty early into the summer, I haven't had a chance to get back to practicing quite yet. I found a nice place in New York, it's just a small single bed apartment, nothing special. I'll be spending most of my 'home' time at home in the Cape.

 

P: "Short interview again, but this is the final question. Where do you see your own stats next year?"

 

O: "Cmon, rog. You're going to bore the viewers! You damn well know my answer to this question."

 

And with that, O'Quinn gave me his typical tap on the shoulder and walked off. I think he would have answered with something like, 'It's about the team', as he usually does. This has been Roger Pennies, signing off.

 

 

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