(above) Brock Trotter plays for the AHL Hamilton BulldogsWhen you walk along the path that is life and find a door that you want to open, you knock first. Imagine getting a surprise when a door opens and opportunity is there waiting for you with open arms.
That’s what happened to Brock Trotter. Thirteen months ago, he was playing at the University of Denver and leading the team in scoring when he opted to go pro. Upon learning of the skilled forward’s decision, the pursuit from NHL teams began. None, however, put as much gusto into it as the Canadiens.
“Montreal was there right from the beginning. They showed a lot of faith in me and seemed to like me a lot,” recalled Trotter. “Everyone knows the history of the team so to be part of something so prestigious with the interest they had, and to be back in Canada, it was a perfect fit.”
These days, it would seem so far, so good. A slow start to the season for the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs well behind him, he’s been on a roll in the second half, notching 21 points in 29 games since January 1st. He benefitted from an abundance of injuries and call-ups to earn more ice time. Now, he’s earning those minutes on his own. [read rest of article]
That’s what happened to Brock Trotter. Thirteen months ago, he was playing at the University of Denver and leading the team in scoring when he opted to go pro. Upon learning of the skilled forward’s decision, the pursuit from NHL teams began. None, however, put as much gusto into it as the Canadiens.
“Montreal was there right from the beginning. They showed a lot of faith in me and seemed to like me a lot,” recalled Trotter. “Everyone knows the history of the team so to be part of something so prestigious with the interest they had, and to be back in Canada, it was a perfect fit.”
These days, it would seem so far, so good. A slow start to the season for the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs well behind him, he’s been on a roll in the second half, notching 21 points in 29 games since January 1st. He benefitted from an abundance of injuries and call-ups to earn more ice time. Now, he’s earning those minutes on his own. [read rest of article]
6 comments:
'Alum'??? LOL...and d@mn I had a mouthful of coffee...
Alum... ahh no.
Happy to see Brock doing well! Best wishes to him and the Bulldogs!
Brock always had the talent.
And maybe, just maybe he learned some important lessons while he was at DU. He was complimentary to the team, coach and athletic staff. Perhaps he did learn about character after it was too late for his DU career. But that said, I wish him the best in the AHL and beyond.
Bad boyz. Amazing he didn't make your list last year. He left town pretty fast. DU kept it really quiet.
Annon 9:35
LetsGoDU was all set to run a five page report of the incident, when a big story about the price of hockey pucks rising in Canada diverted our attention.
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