We tend to eat, breathe and sleep the sport that seems to be a part of our collective DNA, from the highest levels right on down to the grassroots. Our little corner of the world also produces quality players every year to feed various leagues around the globe.
Quite frankly, it can be hard to keep track of everyone.
With that in mind, I’ve spent this past week tracking the progress of every locally born and raised player who this season laced up their skates in the NHL, AHL or ECHL, the three main North American professional leagues.