![]() ![]() Only 18 and the Krewe’s first round pick from the most recent draft, Markus Mattson had spent the previous two years in the Canadian junior leagues to improve his English and on-ice performance. On this particular day, after corralling a bag full of pucks, Nate left the practice facility with the only other rookie remaining on the roster. He wasn’t certain what made him worthy of an all-star’s advice, but he decided to heed every word. Boone was Obi-Wan Kenobi to his Luke Skywalker, showing him the ways to master the Force that was the highest level of professional hockey. ![]() The eight-year veteran of the league unofficially signed up to mentor him on the first day. Failure was being sent down to the minors, even if he could prove himself enough for a mid-season call-up.Īlthough he’d felt like he suffered a slight disadvantage when he first entered camp, he began catching up with his teammates and for that, Nate was forever grateful to Boone Fowler. Nate was determined to be on the Krewe’s roster on opening night. ![]()
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