Well the Hlinka tournament has come and gone and once again, politics reared its ugly head. Though Devin was the number one goalie in Rochester and the other goalie came in 15th, the second goalie played most all the games. The exhibition game was won by the U.S. team, both goalies getting a shutout. The next two games were played by the other goalie, both of which were losses. Devin was finally given the start in the third game,allowed four goals and was immediately yanked, the game was also lost with the other goalie allowing goals as well. The last game, which didnt mean much given the U.S. team was in the last two placings, was finally won, though Devin again sat the bench. It was extremely frustrating to Devin, as well as us at home, though he did enjoy the vacation in Europe. Devin also did very well at the BAndits camp, enjoyed the training and ice time and loved the head coach Stan. He would like to work out next summer with both the on and off ice training he received at camp. On the last day there was a shootout and out of 14 goalies, one of which was drafted by the New york Rangers, Devin was the last goalie standing. He is now in Erie preparing for the season with the team.
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I know all too well what it's like to really want to be contributing, but being "second class" or something and having to sit on the bench and feel left out. It's one thing if you know you're a second-best player, but it's another when you only feel that way *because* you are benched, feeling like nobody has faith in you and you're not being given a chance. This happened to me on defense at WLAC; when paired with Anna we were unstoppable, no goals against, but because I didn't skate "pretty" they discounted my other skills. It was disheartening. What you DO learn from that is to keep taking every opportunity to shine, to show off your best, and no matter what happens, you got to keep the faith in yourself, keep improving, and keep going!!! :D
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