Mann Gets First Taste of VHL in WJC

[Mike 708]

 

Few know the name, but it is gaining some recognition.  Defenz Mann is a Season 72 Draftee selected into the minors by the Ottawa Lynx.  His first season with the Lynx has been fantastic.  In 72 games this season, Mann put up 109 points and a rating of +113.  His 87 assists rank fifth in the league, and he is also fifth in points for a defenseman.

 

Mann joined Team Asia for the just-finished World Junior Cup.  Team Asia finished second getting the silver medal, and Mann faced his first taste of VHL talent.  Mann is used to skating against players, many of which will never make it to the pros.  In the junior cup, he faced players who are already performing at a high level in the VHL.  In 8 games, Mann recorded a fair seven points with a minus 1 rating.  Mann will need to keep up the hard work if he intends to one day leave his mark at the pro level.