January 28, 2012

OHL start, A win and an Assist....


Devin started his first OHL game against the Sudbury Wolves in Ontario and won 7-4, getting an assist in the process. This is the first win by the Otters in 12 games and the 6th win of the whole season. He looked strong in net and did not appear to be nervous at all. Two of the goals he probably should have gotten, but didnt have alot of help on a short handed goal by the Wolves, but he was able to keep them off the board the last four minutes of the game when they pulled their goalie and we got an empty netter. He was so excited to be playing a game and was so pumped that he won his first game as an Otter starter. The announcer said they could see why Erie drafted him and that he played a very good game. We watched the game at the Williams house, it was like a superbowl party, the Kalandyks were there, uncle Larry, Nathan and Logan, Paster and his girlfriend and Clarence's mother, Stan and I. We watched it on the big screen TV and it was so exciting. We are so proud of Devin and all that he has accomplished, keep up the good work!

January 09, 2012

Living His Dream...



Devin was called up to the Erie Otters just before New Years and is now a regular on the roster as the backup to Ramis Sadikov. He is billeting with a wonderful family and has two other teammates in his home, he is extremely excited. He will remain with the Otters until March 17th, which is their last game and then will come home to finish school. How much he will play is yet to be determined; however, they are not making the playoffs, having only five wins so far. Getting him some experience in the net would be of benefit to him for next year. Hopefully with daily practise, goalie coaching and working out, he can become aclimated to the speed and intensity of the games and become the starting goalie. He is living his dream.