Making the National Hockey League is a difficult task. In addition to hockey, promising prospects must juggle many aspects of adulthood at a young age.
The pressure to perform at the highest of levels – often for one-game call-ups – and the uncertainty of what jersey you’ll be wearing or what city you’ll be sleeping in for your next game can be a lot to handle.
Boston Bruins forward Anders Bjork worked through this process and knows how challenging it is.
The 23-year-old has spent his first three professional seasons toggling between Boston and Providence on assignments due to inconsistent play at times and two consecutive season-ending shoulder injuries.