Even for players of promise, the transition from college or junior hockey to the pros can be quite an adjustment. That’s part of the reason farm systems exist. To help ease that transition and aid in a young player’s growth and development.
I’ll be honest. I had high hopes for our prospects, and along with them, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. For the first time in a while, the Baby Pens were stocked with young up-and-comers as opposed to retreads and career minor-leaguers. I thought this had the makings of an exciting young team where the kids could grow and even flourish together.