Austin Carroll has always been an intriguing player. He’s one of those late bloomer, improbable story types who has, against all odds, risen from write-off goon to core depth player.
What does the future hold for the Stockton sparkplug?
Brief history
Carroll, a ninth round selection of the Chilliwack Bruins/Victoria Royals in 2009, joined the team in 2011 (his draft year) after an unimpressive BCHL season when he finished with 11 points in 42 games. Undrafted in his first year, he became a noise-maker and shift-disturber for the Royals, finishing second in penalty minutes behind Flames prospect Keegan Kanzig.