Minner Minute Episode 10: Week of September 27, 2020

[DreMin15 220]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Minner Minute. Normally I would take user questions and attempt to answer them in under a minute. But as most of you know, the show has been on an unofficial hiatus or the past month. I feel like I owe not only my readers, but also current and future teammates an explanation. 

 

On September 2, my family was forced to evacuate our home due to the Oregon wildfires. I still made it to the games and practices, can't miss games with my new team (especially when they traded for me), but I have been spending as much time as I can with my family trying to hear from firefighters if our home still stands. We lived on a mountain, one that was blocked off by police while firefighters worked tirelessly to save the homes of us and our neighbors. It wasn't until the 14th that we were allowed back up. And thankfully our home made it. Our storage shed, however, did not. Which had most of my gear from my playing days in Houston. The only souvenirs I have from that time now are my jerseys, which I had framed. We are now moved back in, the fires are long gone and they skies are clear of smoke for the first time in nearly a month. Our wellhouse, that was shared between us and two other neighbors, was gone. So things are back to normal except for having water delivered to our tank. 

 

I will attempt to go back to a normal schedule on this site, but I cannot guarantee anything. The stress has been great and I might not make a week or so. I apologize in advance to anyone who has expectations of me. However, I will still be making it to games. I won't let down our fans in Las Vegas.

 

Speaking of that, I suppose I never got to say goodbye to my fans in Houston after the trade. Thank you for accepting me and showing me how great a fanbase can be, Houston. It meant the world to me. And thank you to my teammates, for supporting me throughout both the transition and the past month. It has meant the world to me. 

 

I will be returning to our normal scheduled Minner Minute next week. Please send in your questions for next episode. Thank you all, and have a good day.

[JigglyGumballs 1,056]

Glad that you're okay bud!

 

Anyways, what's it like playing in Vegas? How is the playing style different from Houston??

[Spartan 4,531]

I'm glad you're alright Minner, praying for your safety and your family's. 

 

You've had a strong start to the season despite everything going on. How have you kept yourself in the groove?

 

What's your favorite part of LVA, either in the locker room, on the ice, or just in general?

[Laine 1,361]

Good to see you are alright @DreMin15