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Stepping onto the podium after being taken 9th by the Montreal Militia, Scotty Steele takes his seat, leans back and crosses his arms.

"Hey guys, so I'm here to take your questions. Any questions at all about anything at all are welcome!"



How do you feel about being drafted to Montreal? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2477' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-14'>mdubz</a>)
Obviously it’s a huge honour. The Militia coming off the four-star cup win and wanting a guy like me so early is super humbling. I hope I can pick some things up off the vets and contribute to a hopeful repeat!


Are there any players on the roster you are excited to play with? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2477' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-14'>mdubz</a>)

Well the big one for me is my linemate Yuri (<a href='index.php?showuser=1214' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-3'>Sirmore</a>). We’re really similar players in our ability to put the puck in the net an we’re both really good on our edges and skating as a whole. He’s obviously going to be the sniper of our line because he’s absolutely wicked with his wrister. I’ve gotta get used to playing that role of playmaker to set him up, that’s how we’ll likely do the most damage.
On top of that, he won’t need to worry as much about the defensive aspect because I like to get back quick and play a good defensive game. That should hopefully give him that little more peace of mind to get in deep and do more damage on the forecheck, he’s a really strong dude and I think we’ll be a helluva team.
Obviously though we’ll have to duke it out to decide who gets to play right and who gets number nineteen. *laughs*


With Montreal coming off of a cup winning season, what do you feel you can add to the team? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2477' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-14'>mdubz</a>)

I think the best thing is that I let our scorers really do what they’re best at and spend that extra half second getting up ice or pressing the forecheck. As I mentioned above I take a lot of pride in my skating and defensive game, I hope that I can let YMB and Maciel do they’re thing that little bit more ‘cause I know that they are truly some of the best in the offensive parts of the game. If I can get them the puck and let them do they’re thing I think that’s how we succeed most.


Describe for me your perfect pizza. Thin crust, thick, chicago style? Toppings? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2477' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-14'>mdubz</a>)

That’s gotta be a great white north *laughs*. Aside from the Canadian pride, I’m just a sucker for extra cheese on my ‘za without sacrificing the meat! As for the crust that’s probably just hand tossed normal, nothing too fancy for me!


Were you surprised to hear Montreal call your name? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2245' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-10'>Grapehead</a>)

Well that’s a yes and a no haha. I knew there was some interest from them and Colorado in particular, but my season back home ended a little later than most of these other guys so there wasn’t as much time to talk to teams. I knew that Montreal was interested in me especially because of my defensive focus, but I never thought that they would spend a pick on me that early, especially with the quality of this draft and my being a newer prospect. Them snagging me early gives me that much more motivation to make it worth their while and I’m really excited to have a shot on a roster of this quality.


What are you hoping to accomplish this season? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2245' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-10'>Grapehead</a>)

I want to absorb as much as I can from management and the vets on how to be a pro. I think that if I can contribute actively on our way to another deep push that’s the best case scenario. I’m not huge on the individual accolades, especially with the chance to repeat with these guys a championship is the goal.
On top of that though, there is the SHL draft coming up after this season and I want to join the ranks of former Militiamen up in the SHL. I want to develop as much as I can here so I can make the guys proud when I hopefully take that next step as well.


Are you nervous about moving to a large city like Montreal? (<a href='index.php?showuser=2245' rel='nofollow' alt='profile link' class='user-tagged mgroup-10'>Grapehead</a>)

Well, yeah. It’s a big step up from Lethbridge when you move to one of the centres of Canadian commerce and culture and it’s a central hub for the whole country. On top of all that I know the people here take their hockey super seriously so it’s a little bit more pressure. But I have a lot of faith in my teammates and coaching staff that we can get the job done on the ice and I can learn to enjoy the city here with the other rookies. YBM and I are probably gunna be getting to know each other pretty well and we’re both new here, so we can figure it out together I’m sure.


What do you need to do to reach the next level in your career?

I think for me it’s getting that much more explosive. I’m a great skater when I’m at that top speed and I’m really good on my edge work, but if I can get a little stronger and getting going a little quicker that can push me right up to that next level.


What’s your favourite kind of music? Five favourite bands of all time?

I’m not too picky, I listen to everything from country to metal to pop. But my five favourite bands are probably The Offspring, Rise Against, Nirvana, Anti Flag and Sum 41. Those punk and rock bands were a lot of what I listened to growing up and they’ll always have a soft spot for me.


If you could have the blood of a SHL hero in your veins who would it be and why?

That’s Jordan Nugent-Hall, no question. Growing up watching him play such a great two-way game, and came out with the all time record for +/- in a season. If I can end up being half the player he was I think I’ll have a long career ahead of me.

First of all, welcome to Montreal!

How do you feel about being drafted to Montreal?

Are there any players on the roster you are excited to play with?

With Montreal coming off of a cup winning season, what do you feel you can add to the team?

Describe for me your perfect pizza. Thin crust, thick, chicago style? Toppings?

Thanks to Budgie and Carpy for the sigs!
Alexei Petrikov || D || Anchorage Armada || Toronto North Stars
Name: Andrei Petrikov
Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 200 lbs
Number: 7
415 TPE
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Acheivements:
S53 SMJHL All Star
S53 Esa Anrikkanen Trophy Finalist
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Transactions:
Drafted 22nd Overall by ANC in the S53 SMJHL Draft
Drafted 25th Overall by TOR in the S54 SHL Draft

Mikhail Petrikov || D || Retired
Name: Mikhail Petrikov
Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 215 lbs
Number: 7
531 TPE
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Acheivements:
Named Assistant Captain for PGF in his rookie season
Named Assistant Captain for PGF in his sophomore season
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Transactions:
Drafted 22th overall by PGF in the S38 SMJHL Draft
Drafted 35th overall by WKP in the S39 SHL Draft
Traded to Kelowna after season 39
Traded to Texas Renegades after season 40
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Trophy Case
S38 IIHF Gold Medal
S38 Four Star Cup
S38 Laurifer Trophy
S39 Quilha Agante Trophy
S39 Jack Crasher Award
S40 Quilha Agante Trophy
S40 Erik Chisling Trophy
S40 Four Star Cup
S40 Laurifer Trophy
S40 WJC Gold Medal
S41 Four Star Cup
S42 All Rookie All Star Team

Michael Walker || C || Retired
Name: Michael Walker
Age: 18
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 200 lbs
Number: 7
298 TPE
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Acheivements:
Named 2nd Lieutenant for Montreal in his Rookie Season
S32 Jordan Nugent Hall Award for Most Dedicated Player
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Transactions:
Drafted 28th overall by Montreal in the S32 SMJHL
Draft
Drafted 12th overall by New England in the S33 SHL Draft

Player || Updates

Were you surprised to hear Montreal call your name?

What are you hoping to accomplish this season?

Are you nervous about moving to a large city like Montreal?

Jimmy Larkin-Conway | LW | Seattle Argonauts
=============Transactions==============
- Drafted 19th overall by Nevada (S59)
- Drafted 27th overall by Baltimore (S60)
- Traded to Winnipeg Aurora (S63)
- Traded to Toronto North Stars (S64)
- Re-signed with Toronto North Stars (S65)
- Re-signed with Toronto North Stars (S68,etc.)
- Signed with Seattle Argonauts (S76)
================Trophies================
- Aidan Richan Award (S65)


Kit Kirkstone | G | Retired



Charlie Schieck | D | Retired



Jeff Kirkstone | G | Retired | Former GM

Gunna wait another day or two for a couple more questions! Ask anything at all!

If you could have the blood of a SHL hero in your veins who would it be and why?