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Back At It - SEP.13.07

Taylor Ellington

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<table width=90% align=center><tr><td><img src=http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2007/09/ellington3_09062007_blog.jpg border=0 align=left vspace=3 hspace=4>Okay, so right off the top, I’m on my third roommate of training camp – which is good since it means I’m advancing. Last night I had Willie Mitchell, he’s such a good guy.

I don’t know why, but rooming with him really calmed me down. I guess it’s because he’s easy-going and really friendly. And he’s an Island guy so we have that in common.

For whatever reason there’s only one bed in our room. I didn’t even ask. I just pulled out the cot.

<a href=http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2007/09/sep1307_camp14_b.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2007/09/sep1307_camp14_t.jpg border=0 hspace=4 vspace=1 align=right></a>But you know, that was the best sleep I’ve had since I got here. Don’t ask me why. I hit the sheets early around 10:30 and I was out.

It’s not like I should be tired. I know Mason mentioned it in his blog, so I should probably come right out and say I missed our tee-time Tuesday. Cory Schneider set up a golf game with Chad Brownlee and Raymond. Those guys got up at like 7 am. I slept till noon.

You have to take the day off to the fullest, right?!?!

I feel kind of bad though. Bear Mountain looks like a great course. I have to get out and play it.

One of the guys asked me about my “welcome to the NHL moment” after practice today. I know I should have some funny quote about getting slashed by Linden or something, but I can’t say I really had one today (I need a media advisor or a speech writer or something). The one-liners don’t flow for me when I need them.

<a href=http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2007/09/sep1307_camp13_b.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2007/09/sep1307_camp13_t.jpg border=0 hspace=4 vspace=1 align=left></a>The whole day was just one long slow-motion shot. Willie gave me one piece of advice – well, two actually: he told me to enjoy myself, and he told me to watch the other defenceman and try to learn from what they do. It’s not like I was just standing around studying everyone else, but I tried to follow a few of the older guys and see what they were doing, and man are they good with their sticks.

And the one thing that really blew me away was the way they anticipate the play. I know it looks different from the stands, but when you get down on the ice and guys are flying around, it’s unreal how those guys are able to read the play. I’d say that’s the biggest difference.

I’m really looking forward to tomorrow.</td></tr></table>

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Hi Tay!

Sounds like you are really enjoying yourself and how could you not!? :D Keep up the good/hard work and we'll see you when you get here!

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Brayden

I Guess you not really expected to make the team this year

But in a couple of years you could be a Mitchell Type player but with more offensive upside

Good luck and enjoy yourself

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Guest Guest_Rex_*

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:D Hey Tyler! How's it going up there?? I hope you're having fun! Do you get to hang out much with Shaun Heshka?? Are there many differences training with the Tips than with the Canucks? Anyways, GOOD LUCK! We are rooting for you!

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Guest AmyV

Hi Tay!

We missed seeing you at the ticket party last night; but you had an excellent reason for not being here :D

Sounds like you had a nice restful day Tuesday; I'd sleep until noon too!

Have fun, work hard, stay healthy; and we'll see you soon!

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livtuzzi93

wwweeeeooooooo elli, all the boys here are cheerin for ya, me and dootsy babes are comin out in the morning, i dunno if you read this but i'll call you in the am buddy weeeeoooo lates pal, keep battling

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linden16*

Haha, I probably would've slept in too. :lol: Anyways, looks like you're doing really great at camp, and I look forward to your next blog!!

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