Jonathon Shockey
Jonathon Shockey
huge
This (win) is a huge confidence-builder for us.
knew relax year
I knew once I scored this year that I would get more opportunities. So I've been able to relax a little bit.
bit definitely emotional great kelly life living puts reality spokesman struggles
Kelly has been a warrior. He has had some real struggles and battled through. He's an emotional leader, and he's definitely been a spokesman for our club. He also puts a bit of reality in what we do for a living and what a great life we have.
adjusting commitment desire guys midway pro second
It's frustrating. It's the midway point. We do have a young team, and some guys are adjusting to pro hockey. In the second half, we'll find who has the desire and commitment to play.
battle continue desire game guys hard tough uphill
You have to have a desire to want to play and continue to battle. Sometimes, with an uphill battle like this one, you have passengers. It's hard because it's a tough game with a lot of adversity. Some guys just weren't up to the challenge.
build core decide depend offer team whatever
With an affiliation, you can't depend on what (higher teams) are going to offer you. That's because whatever it is, it's going to be temporary. You just have to decide what the core of your team is going to be and build around your core.