NHL '08- '09 Thread

A quick story.

We moved to Jersey just over nine years ago. One of the kids that played within the organization that my sons played in was truly enjoyable to watch. Great skating defensemen, good hands etc.. Over time we became friends and like I said I loved to watch him play. Would go to the rink to watch his games when I could. Anyway, one day about five years ago I saw him outside and he stopped to shoot the chit. I said to him, "I want you sign one of your old broken sticks and bring it to me cuz one day your going to be a professional hockey player and I want your first ever autograph". He just smiled, said thanks Mr. Clark and went on his way.

Fast forward to this years NHL draft.

In the fifth round the Kings selected defenseman David Kolomatis (5-11, 189 pounds) as the 126th overall selection. The 20-year-old native of Livingston, N.J. recorded 46 points (18-28=46) and 52 penalty minutes in 63 regular season games for the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack in 2008-09. His 46 points led Owen Sound defensemen and ranked 12th among OHL blue-liners. In four playoff games for Owen Sound he recorded four points (2-2=4) and zero penalty minutes. After Owen Sound was eliminated from the playoffs Kolomatis joined the AHL’s Providence Bruins. He posted zero points and zero penalty minutes in four regular season games and one point (0-1=1) and two penalty minutes in 16 playoff games with Providence. Kolomatis also played with Owen Sound in 2006-07 and 2007-08, recording 20 points (4-16=20) and 45 points (9-36=45) respectively. His 45 points in 2007-08 led Owen Sound defensemen and was 16th in the league among blue-liners. Internationally, Kolomatis represented Team USA on the 2005-06 Under-18 National Team.

I have a PM out to him reminding Dave I still want my stick.