Joshua Roy wowed the gallery at the World Junior Championship. Now that this stage is complete, he now wants to make his place in the professional ranks.
During an interview with Katherine Harvey-Pinard of La Presse, the 19-year-old striker revealed that he wants to prove that he deserves his place among the professionals, even if it is only for one match.
Joshua Roy told me regarding his experience at the World Juniors, but also regarding his way of approaching the Canadian camp.
“It’s not to make points in the junior that will make me play in the NHL, it’s really to have a pro game. »https://t.co/dPhM0kn8pj
— Katherine Harvey-Pinard (@kharveypinard) August 24, 2022
“I just try to do well. I want to prove that I am capable of playing pro, that I have reached a game pro. That is the most important.” –Joshua Roy via Katherine Harvey-Pinard of La Presse
We feel all the heart he might leave on the ice during the start of the season camps. On the other hand, even if he is confident regarding his future, Roy remains realistic in his words and knows that he will probably return to the Sherbrooke Phoenix this year.
“It doesn’t matter if I make the team or not. Let’s be realistic: I shouldn’t do it. That’s not what matters to me. It’s really fair to do well.” –Joshua Roy via Katherine Harvey-Pinard of La Presse
After an incredible World Championship, his style of play might change. Playing with Canada, where he was the team’s most-used player, allowed him to learn new things while proving his talent.
Being the most used player in the tournament, Roy was able to take advantage of many scoring opportunities and he took them. With his 8 points in 7 games, he became the most prolific Canadian prospect in terms of points since PK Subban in 2009, who had collected 9.
However, it’s not over. If he returns to the CMJ in 2023, he will only have to score two small points to be the Canadian’s hope to have the most in his career at the CMJ since Patrice Brisebois, 32 years ago.
Joshua Roy scored the most points by a Habs Canadian prospect at the WJC since Subban had nine in 2009. If he scores two points in the 2023 WJC, he’ll have the most career WJC points since Brisebois 32 years ago. One of many tidbits you’ll find here:https://t.co/BdfTYtPfn3 pic.twitter.com/OzEpkkwzYk
— Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) August 24, 2022
His role will still be very important this year with Sherbrooke. On the other hand, he is fully aware that his game must change in order to adapt to the style of the pros. Don’t be surprised if he scores fewer points this year than last year. Especially since it would be very difficult to repeat a 119-point campaign.
“This year, I will not rely on the number of points I will make. It’s really going to be to change my game to have a game pro. If I want to perform at the next level, that’s what I have to work on. It’s not to make points in the junior that will make me play in the NHL, it’s really to have a game pro.» – Joshua Roy via Katherine Harvey-Pinard of La Presse
Joshua Roy will try to make his place with the Canadiens from the start of rookie camp and training camp, but he is ready to resume his leadership role with the Phoenix. One thing is certain; this guy has heart in his stomach and won’t stop until he achieves his dream.
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