I know, I know. Where have I been?
Long story, short, I recently graduated from college and the search for a professional career began.
Well... After my two games in the FPHL. Yes, The Fed. The lion's den some have called it.
After I graduated from Illinois State University, I took a short trip down south to Mississippi where I suited up for a two-game PTO with the Mississippi Sea Wolves. And what an experience that was. My first up-close experience playing professional hockey was an experience I will never forget. Playing in front of 5,000 people just across the street from the beach was pretty cool. Other than recording my first professional point, with an assist in my first game, obviously.
In fact, I was hoping to return next season to the Sea Wolves. But that is now unlikely as I accepted a full-time job with Hilti North America as an Account Manager. I was honestly hoping I would get offered a job I wouldn't really be too crazy about.
That was not the case.
I genuinely don't believe I could have ended up in a better spot. I work for an amazing company, with even better coworkers. I enjoy showing up every day which is tough for many people to be able to say.
Not only that, I now coach Peewee AA hockey which I look forward to almost as much as I did playing.
Now that I finally feel situated with work, coaching, and being independent, I am looking forward to continuing this hobby of mine writing about my favorite NHL team. The San Jose Sharks. In fact, I am going to switch things up and chime in with other teams and news around the league outside of just the Sharks.
My goal is to upload at least one article a week for the next few weeks. Hopefully some weeks more. But for now, welcome back to Teal Takeaways.
We have A LOT to catch up about!
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