Alum Justin Gibson currently completed his first year in the BCHL playing for the Victoria Grizzlies. Justin finished his first season with 5 goals and 14 assists which was second amongst defenseman scoring.
We caught up to chat about his time in the Pens Elite program and how he has adjusted to the BCHL.
Playing in USA Hockey Nationals!
Jackson Morehouse. I have been playing with him for 8 years and we get along great and push each other on the ice.
It was a tough adjustment at first. It's tough getting used to everyone being as big and strong as you. In juniors everyone is good and you cant take a shift off or you will pay for it.
Wake up around 8. Workout from 9-10. Get lunch. Get to the rink around 1. Skate from 2-4. Video after practice.
The off ice training from Jason really helped me. He changed my mindset and taught me some really great lessons I will take along with me.
Chicken and rice
UPMC. It just feels like home and being able to practice in it everyday makes me feel comfortable in the rink
Merrit BC. The rink is box shaped and smaller than a regulation rink.
Keep working hard toward your goals. Don't take days off now because you wont be able to in a few years.
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