RICHARDS AND WEBER SET FOR PASSING CAMP
Carolina
With the regular season approaching the midway mark, the Carolina Hurricanes obvious weakness lies in its poor defensive play within their own zone as well as getting the puck out of their own zone. With that being said, the Carolina Hurricanes have taken it's turn to send two youngster, Mike Richards and Shea Weber, to passing camp in order to help alleviate some of the on ice problems.
"The team is brutal in its own end," said head coach Craig Hartsburgh. "These two kids have not been to blame at all, but personally, they are two of the more committed kids on the team so giving them an opportunity to get better works for me. I hope they come back and simply dominate."
Richards, 19, is a former first rounder and was acquired last season during the draft. The hard hitting center was a key part of the OHL's Kitchener Rangers Memorial Cup run. He was also the captain for Team Canada during their gold medal winning 2005 season. The chance of improving his game is something the future captain is excited about.
"Everyone wants to get better," said Richards. "I think if you think you are already good enough, then you don't belong in a sport. Learning every day, trying to be the best you can be, are all keys to being a winner. I like to win and I will do whatever it takes to win. That is just who I am."
The Canes have been reluctant to let the young center play. With current centers Jeff Carter, Brandon Reid, Kirk McLeod and Brian Boyle taking up most of the time, Richards has often found himself in the press box.
"Ya, it isn't so easy watching every game. I guess it is more or less why I am going to fight to get back in there. I don't like to watch the games, I want to be out there competing and giving it everything I have."
Richards is currently in his final day of defensive camp. He will not return to Carolina right away as passing camp begins immediately afterwards.
With the regular season approaching the midway mark, the Carolina Hurricanes obvious weakness lies in its poor defensive play within their own zone as well as getting the puck out of their own zone. With that being said, the Carolina Hurricanes have taken it's turn to send two youngster, Mike Richards and Shea Weber, to passing camp in order to help alleviate some of the on ice problems.
"The team is brutal in its own end," said head coach Craig Hartsburgh. "These two kids have not been to blame at all, but personally, they are two of the more committed kids on the team so giving them an opportunity to get better works for me. I hope they come back and simply dominate."
Richards, 19, is a former first rounder and was acquired last season during the draft. The hard hitting center was a key part of the OHL's Kitchener Rangers Memorial Cup run. He was also the captain for Team Canada during their gold medal winning 2005 season. The chance of improving his game is something the future captain is excited about.
"Everyone wants to get better," said Richards. "I think if you think you are already good enough, then you don't belong in a sport. Learning every day, trying to be the best you can be, are all keys to being a winner. I like to win and I will do whatever it takes to win. That is just who I am."
The Canes have been reluctant to let the young center play. With current centers Jeff Carter, Brandon Reid, Kirk McLeod and Brian Boyle taking up most of the time, Richards has often found himself in the press box.
"Ya, it isn't so easy watching every game. I guess it is more or less why I am going to fight to get back in there. I don't like to watch the games, I want to be out there competing and giving it everything I have."
Richards is currently in his final day of defensive camp. He will not return to Carolina right away as passing camp begins immediately afterwards.
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