Lewis Dawson Growing Old

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Years after Lewis Dawson's career has finished, he probably will look back on this time and think "These were the prime years of my career". However, it isn't years after his career and he is currently in the prime years of it. Being a veteran member of the Malmo Nighthawks has its perks. Lewis currently gets to share a locker room with an all-star calibre cast. The lockerroom is full of veterans, sophomores and rookies. Dawson has eclipsed the 300 point plateau in only his fourth season in the Victory Hockey League.

 

Being a veteran is quite the badge of honour in a league like ours. You get to help the youngsters succeed at every turn and also pave your own path through a competitive league. In Malmo we are graced with a General Manager who looks after us and looks to actively see us improve and gain every advantage we can. Bringing in players that fit our lineup and help our chemistry is one of the added bonuses to having a competent General Manager. With many player agents who have been there before, behind our players; we have a distinct advantage. The one thing Dawson feels is his responsibly is to ensure his teammates and himself all stick to their diets and sleeping patterns. Having a few successful personal season is one thing, but Dawson feels if this team is to win a championship it will come by sticking to our schedules and patterns. 

 

Basing your success on personal achievements is rather shallow and selfish. Dawson has relied on focusing on the team aspect. A personal trophy is earned by him and his teammates, not just himself. However, a team trophy is earned by the entire organization and their ability to bring out the best one each other. Dawson feels as a veteran one of the biggest things you can offer a younger player is experience and what to do in different situations. Experience is gained by time and situations, not by being gifted it by god given talent or by the grace of god. This Malmo team relies on it's veterans and relies their know-how in all situations. Malmo is hoping the veteran like Dawson can provide some stability for their youngsters and eclipse the ultimate goal of lifting a cup above their head. With the league expanding, veteran will become more and more valuable because the talent is spread out around the league. Lewis Dawson takes pride in his achievements and his role of being a veteran.