When you think of hockey you think of fast skating, entertaining fights and cold arenas. For Joe Schmitz it's so much more than that, it's a way of life.
Joe was born February 15, 1991 and is the oldest of three brothers. Schmitz grew up in Lino Lakes always wanting to be outside or participating in activities. It just so happens that hockey ended up being one of his biggest passions in life. He graduated from Centennial High School last year, where he was the captain of the hockey team. Schmitz now plays in a Junior Hockey League that helps to develop their skills for college hockey. He started out playing for the Musketeers in Sioux City, Iowa until he was traded to the Owatonna Express in the NAHL.
Schmitz played in successful five games for the Owatonna Express before falling victim to a season-ending injury, where Joe painfully tore his labrum in his shoulder. At this time Joe is back at home with his family to begin his slow recovery. He is optimistic about his healing process in hopes to be back out on the ice to participate in the playoffs with his teammates.
Joe recently signed with the Alaska Avalanche of the NAHL in hopes his shoulder will be back to normal in time for their season. In the mean time he's spending time with his friends, family playing video games and watching movies.
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Great story! The beginning was a choppy to follow, but smoothed out very nicely. I only know this, because I am a victim to choppy sentences!
ReplyDeleteVery nice story! I actually liked how you introduced the story. I thought the lead was very good. Overall I thought it was very well written!
ReplyDeleteI love your second sentence. That one sentence adds so much to your story, and gives us readers a good idea about how much hockey means to Joe. Hockey definitely was a great topic for you to focus on with him.
ReplyDeleteI also thought it was a great lead. told me what I needed to know about Joe. It flowed very nicely.
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