Laine excited to play for Titans, talks about offseason

[Laine 1,361]

Patrik Laine (pictured) training at his home in Tampere during the offseason. He hosted a training camp with other young VHL stars attending.

 

HELSINKI - No one in the VHL may be more excited for Season 74 to begin than Patrik Laine of the Helsinki Titans. The 18 year old Finnish phenom will start his rookie season on Thursday night.

 

"You know, I never thought growing up that I would play in the VHL, let alone for my favourite team growing up. Truly a once in a life time opportunity and excited to get to work."

 

We talked to Laine about the offseason and he opened up about what he did.

 

"I hosted a camp with just me and about 11 other players. We had some fun and played some round robin games. Drafted teams and all that. It was a blast and it kept us all in shape."

 

Laine also opened up about some of his personal relationships off the ice.

 

"You know, I really developed some of my personal relationships off the ice this offseason. Of course, my best buddies are Jiggs, Minner and Rose. However, the main relationship I grew off the ice was with Venus Thightrap of the Vancouver Wolves. We talked a lot and found out we had a lot in common so it will be fun to play against her next year. I hope at some point in my career, we can play on a team together in the VHL.  That offseason helped strengthen not just our relationship but our playing ability. We had a lot of fun along the way too. Hoping to strengthen my relationship with her further last season.

 

Laine told us about the rosters and the players who attended the camp.

 

"We had a mix of up and coming talents and some VHL players. We had Emi Rune, Venus Thightrap, Jiggly Gumballs, Drew Minott, Aloe Dear and me on one team and Bacon, James Rose, Riley Knight Gee, Isabella Campbell, Dakota Lamb and Jeffrenomitsu the Third on the other side. We all stayed at my place and had some summer fun. Most importantly though, we improved our hockey skills. It was a blast for 2 months and we are all ready to go now.

 

Laine and the Helsinki Titans begin regular season play on Thursday.

 

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Edited September 16, 2020 by PatrikLaine

[mattyIceman 1,214]

You, me n Jiggs gonna open that nightclub in Houston soon?

[Garsh 1,192]

I love the idea of a training camp with other players, my player Griff Manzer is also Finnish.  In Press conferences when asked what we did in the off-season, I have referenced training with Titans/other Finns.

 

Good luck in your rookie season!

[Laine 1,361]

5 minutes ago, MattyIce said:

You, me n Jiggs gonna open that nightclub in Houston soon?

Well you need a way to make side money so...it will be your club.

[mattyIceman 1,214]

Just now, PatrikLaine said:

Well you need a way to make side money so...it will be your club.

 

We making it rain now the 3 of us lol.  Diversify those virtual income streams, Buffett would be proud 

[JigglyGumballs 1,056]

1 hour ago, MattyIce said:

You, me n Jiggs gonna open that nightclub in Houston soon?

Now that's the good shit right there.