Michael Fletcher Junior Review

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Michael Fletcher - G - 6'0 191lbs.

 

OVERVIEW

 

Michael Fletcher was born in Detroit, Michigan and has played goaltender on and off since he was 10 years old. At just about 6’0 and 182 lbs, Fletcher is an average to small frame goaltender who relies heavily on great rebound control to keep his team in games. He is considered a Hybrid/Stand-Up style goaltender and uses that old school style to throw off opponents as well. He is a 1x champion in his adult league of Fraserland Hockey and joined the VHL following two years away from the sport.

 

 

JUNIOR YEARS

 

Michael Fletcher began playing hockey with best friend Kevin King as a youth. Fletcher, not being the same level of passion for hockey as King was always a great goaltender but lacked the consistency to keep playing, often taking long periods away from hockey. As a member of The Crush during his youth, Fletcher recorded over 30 wins and was a player of the week twice and nomination eight times.

 

Fletcher would take time away from hockey, becoming a football player in middle school and high school as he played three seasons with the Oakwood Owls as a linebacker/receiver, recording 7 sacks in his second and most productive season. He would help lead the Owls to a championship game but ultimately fell short in the endeavor. After almost four years away from hockey, Fletcher returned to the game, playing 3 seasons with the Flint Freezers and even bringin Kevin King back to hockey. They would come short in their first season bid to win a championship, and Fletcher would take time away from hockey to heal an injury to his back but returned for two straight title wins before King would announce his intentions to join the VHL. Fletcher would again leave hockey to pursue other interests.

 

 

LIFE OUTSIDE HOCKEY

 

Fletcher would prosper in a life outside hockey, pursuing passions as a streamer, occasionally competing in gaming tournaments, and helping produce music for young stars on social media. Fletcher would leave Michigan, purchasing a home in South Beach, Florida where he would begin work on a production studio for music and arts. Unfortunately, the project failed to recover following the hurricane and he was forced to relocate back home to Michigan, where he instead, would begin work on his rebuilding his vision.

 

 

DECISION TO JOIN THE VHL

 

Fletcher has said he hopes to use his career in hockey to help facilitate his passion in music. Fletcher joined the VHL and was signed by Kevin King of the San Diego Marlins to be their starting goaltender for the 74^th season of the VHLM. Fletcher made the decision to go to the VHL/VHLM after discussing it at length with King over several seasons and made the jump just before the start of the season. It’s said Fletcher plans to play a full VHLM/VHL career to earn enough money to help open his studio so he has that prepared for post-hockey life.

 

“Music is a passion for me. It’s where I want to be, I like hockey don’t get me wrong, but music is the ultimate goal.”

 

 

PERSONAL LIFE

 

Michael currently resides near Detroit, MI and is as of this writing unmarried. Fletcher has said he hopes to maybe one day have kids and settle down in a long career as a producer. He normally wears #63 as a nod to his middle school football and wrestling. He has one sister and a cousin who also plays goalie but is not affiliated with the VHL. Fletcher is a big supporter of marijuana and is very outspoken on its benefits and legalization worldwide.