I'm not a real outgoing guy. I find myself coming back here in the summer, though, and I'm enjoying Michigan more and more. I think I have more close friendships outside of hockey in Michigan than I've had before. I mean, I like it here. But every time I go out, it's nothing but positive from when I walk around and meet people.
Folks here love the game.
And, generally, they love the players on the team no matter how you're doing. They're really loyal fans. Q. Talk about the person who, since you've turned professional, has had the greatest influence. He drafted me, he played in Medicine Hat in Juniors, and so did I later. He scouted me out of Medicine Hat when he was head scout for Detroit.