During these times of uncertainly, Sarnia Sting forward Theo Hill has been staying optimistic while doing what he loves best which is playing hockey.
In a perfect world without the COVID-19 virus, this Hagersville product would be wearing the Sting uniform and competing in what would have been his third OHL season. Instead, this 18- year-old has been skating twice a week in Woodstock with other OHL players from the area including Brenden Anderson who was drafted in 2019, 215th overall by the Kitchener Rangers.
“A bunch of local OHL guys from around Brantford have come out to skate twice a week,” Hill said. “We’ve really been pushing each other getting a sweat, and it feels great. Especially since we’ve been off for four or five months now.”
Hill went on to add with enthusiasm, “It’s just nice to play the game I love.”
Though Hill and the other players are still playing the waiting game in terms of when the season will begin, he has still been working out diligently in the gym preparing.
“I’m looking to get faster,” Hill said. “I want to take that next step in being a better player and leader in the dressing room.”
Last season Hill scored 11 goals and 23 points while registering 42 penalty minutes in 53 games. That’s an obvious big improvement on his rookie campaign which saw him score three goals and six points, along with 20 penalty minutes in 60 games played.
Only time will tell if with COVID-19, it’s safe enough and if so when to start the OHL season.
“The goal is to have a main camp about two weeks before the season,” Hill said. “They’re (league) doing their best.”
Right now, all Hill and the other OHL players can do is stay prepared by skating and working out.
