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| Michael Herringer |
It is safe to say, Michael Herringer is the first Kelowna Rockets player born in Haiti.
The 18 year-old goaltender, who moved from Haiti to Comox B.C when he was two, has joined the team after Jake Morrissey was hurt in practice this week.
"I have long legs, so that helps. Staying square to the shooter. I like to use my body to get in front of pucks. Sometimes I am not afraid to go outside of my technique to make a save".
The 6'2, 185 pound goaltender was originally selected in the 2011 Western Hockey League bantam draft, in the 9th round by the Victoria Royals before eventually being traded to the Saskatoon Blades in September of this year. The Blades dropped Herringer and the Rockets added him to their protected list about two weeks ago.
"Everybody tries to be like Carey Price but I try to watch a little bit of every goalie in the NHL. They are all there for a reason, so you can learn something from everybody."
Herringer will join the Rockets when they open a three game road trip Thursday in Portland.
(Thanks to Victoria Royals radio broadcaster Marlon Martens for his contribution to the story)
The 18 year-old goaltender, who moved from Haiti to Comox B.C when he was two, has joined the team after Jake Morrissey was hurt in practice this week.
"I have long legs, so that helps. Staying square to the shooter. I like to use my body to get in front of pucks. Sometimes I am not afraid to go outside of my technique to make a save".
The 6'2, 185 pound goaltender was originally selected in the 2011 Western Hockey League bantam draft, in the 9th round by the Victoria Royals before eventually being traded to the Saskatoon Blades in September of this year. The Blades dropped Herringer and the Rockets added him to their protected list about two weeks ago.
"Everybody tries to be like Carey Price but I try to watch a little bit of every goalie in the NHL. They are all there for a reason, so you can learn something from everybody."
Herringer will join the Rockets when they open a three game road trip Thursday in Portland.
(Thanks to Victoria Royals radio broadcaster Marlon Martens for his contribution to the story)
Great article Mr. Regan. Loved following you for the 2 years Ryan played for the awesome Rockets. Loved your play by play.
ReplyDeleteJust a heads up. Ryan scored his first professional on Sunday.