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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ELITE ALUMNI FEATURE - JUSTIN GIBSON

08/14/2022, 11:00am EDT
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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. 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WHILE PLAYING FOR PENS ELITE?

Playing in USA Hockey Nationals!


WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEAMMATE ON YOUR CURRENT TEAM AND WHY?

Jackson Morehouse. I have been playing with him for 8 years and we get along great and push each other on the ice.


HOW WAS THE ADJUSTMENT COMING FROM PPE OR JUNIOR TO YOUR CURRENT TEAM?

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.


WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?

Wake up around 8. Workout from 9-10. Get lunch. Get to the rink around 1. Skate from 2-4. Video after practice.


HOW MUCH DID YOUR TIME WITH PENS ELITE HELP GET YOU TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

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.


WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRE-GAME MEAL?

Chicken and rice


WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RINK TO PLAY IN & WHY?

UPMC. It just feels like home and being able to practice in it everyday makes me feel comfortable in the rink


WHAT IS YOU LEAST FAVORITE RINK TO PLAY IN & WHY?

Merrit BC. The rink is box shaped and smaller than a regulation rink.


DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR CURRENT PPE PLAYERS ON HOW TO REACH THEIR GOALS OR ANY ADVICE FOR CURRENT PPE PLAYERS?

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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