It is a dream come true for one Drumheller Hockey player who has carved out a spot on his home town Junior A roster.
Jarred Schrock,16, son of Darren and Janet is one of the newest Dragons on the roster, and the first Drumheller born and raised player since the 2013-2014 season.
“It’s a dream come true. I grew up watching those guys play and now I am in their shoes so it is pretty awesome,” Schrock tells the Mail.
“Those are the guys that I really got an idea of what it takes to play at this level.”
Schrock played AAA in Airdrie last season, and before that he billeted in Medicine Hat playing for the U15M Tigers. He has been with the Dragons since school began.
Jarred is a fast forward, who, despite being a little smaller has a strong foundation.
“Speed is definitely my game. I’m small but I am feisty, I wouldn't mind dropping the mitts if I have to,” he said, adding he has a quick release shot and is working hard to improve his awareness.
He follows an exclusive line of players who grew up and played for the Dragons including Talon Berlando, Trent Colberg, Shane Gwinner, and Josh Kluck to name a few.
His goal was to play at the Junior Level and has his sights set on going on to the next level, possibly NCAA.
“I am working every day with the team and working hard in class on my grades, so the NCAA is the vision,” he said.
He takes the pressure of being the local boy with stride.
“I like the pressure, in that I’m the first local in six or seven years and it adds pressure to me, but at the same time, it’s a good pressure. It will make me work harder and it will mature me,” he said.
