The skill was obvious with every dangle and every deft finish around the net. And Mark Scheifele’s passion for the game and boyish awkwardness in front of the camera still flashes even now, some four years later.
Rewind to the Winnipeg Jets first appearance in the Young Stars Tournament back in 2011 — back when this town was gaga over the jersey colours, spiffy logos and everything seemed fresh and new again — and Scheifele’s first days as a Jet in the Okanagan were drawing rave reviews.
A few other names also pop out from the collection of prospects put on the ice four years ago.