Kanadensisk forward klar för HSK

Som rubriken lyder så blev det under måndagen klart med ett nyförvärv till kommande säsong på forwardssidan. Det handlar om den 23-årige kanadensiska forwarden Regan Yew som ansluter från Avesta BK som han senaste säsongen spelade för. Regan som gjorde sin första säsong på stor rink och i Europa kommer från en bra säsong där han hamnade trea i den interna poängligan i ABK med sina 22 poäng på 32 matcher fördelat på 13 mål och 9 assist. En spelare som vi tror har potential att växa ytterligare till kommande säsong när han fått känna på spelet i Hockeytvåan och som vi tror kommer fortsätta producera gott även i våran rödvita tröja. Regan spelade året innan i den amerikanska collegeligan ACHA för University of Central Oklahoma.

Jag fick tag på Regan Yew som precis kollat klart på en film hemma i sin hemstad ile a la crosse Saskatchewan. Klockan är midnatt men Regan ställer gärna upp på några frågor innan läggdags.

Welcome to Hedemora SK, Regan Yew!
- Thank you very much, very glad to be here

How does it feel to stay in Sweden for one more season and play in Hedemora SK?
- It feels absolutely fantastic , I’m excited to get the season going with the one best teams in division 2 . It’s going to be an incredible feeling putting on the white and Red for the first time. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Hedemora Hockey Club. It’s an honour, and I’m excited for this years campaign

You came from games on small rinks in Canada & USA. How do you think it is to play on big rinks?
- The game in Canada is a lot more rugged and Gritty with the small ice surface, in Sweden there’s a lot more room, and I think that’s beneficial. Last year for the first time, I felt like you had a few more seconds with the puck, but the game is so fast paced , more ice, more movement compared to the rinks in North America .

What made you choose to stay in Sweden?
- There were many reasons to why I choose to stay in Sweden, but the main reason was because I really enjoyed myself last season, as a hockey player and as an immigrant of Sweden. The lifestyle , fits my own personal style. The hockey is very competitive and pushes me to compete day in and day out.

Do you know when you come back to Sweden again?
- Early September

How would you describe yourself as a hockey player?
- I’m definitely more of an energy guy, although I do tend to put the puck in the net when the chance comes to me. I give it my 100% every single game, you won’t see defeat in me. They called me the shootout specialist last year, as I had we had 7 shootouts and I had 2 penalty shots (scored both) and I scored everytime in the shootout Except regulation last shot (2nd attempt) , against hofors in the 2nd last game in regulation. Although shootout goals don’t count in season statistics, säger Regan och skrattar till

And the last question. If you get to choose a Swedish meal, which one do you choose?
- Swedish meatballs, although cheesy snacks are to die for
Thank you Regan, see u in September!

Statistik Regan Yew - Eliteprospects

Foto: Lena Hallström, Avesta

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