Most people would find it difficult adjusting from a small town of less than 10,000 to the biggest city in the world. For New York Rangers rookie defenseman Neal Pionk, adjusting took some time, but it’s going smooth now.
“It was kind of crazy,” Pionk said. “I grew up in a town of 8,000 people. Going to New York City, it’s like eight million or something, there’s a bit of a culture shock. It took me some time to adjust, but I love it now.”
The Hermantown, Minnesota native is answering the challenge of playing in the Big Apple, and the Blueshirt faithful are grateful.