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We talk with Tavis Hansen about going from a 300-person town and AA midget hockey to the WHL at 18 and the NHL shortly after, all because one scout saw something worth betting on. We dig into what actually separates players as they climb: pro habits, reliability, adapting to speed, and handling pressure when the stakes jump overnight.
• growing up in Canwood with low pressure and big support from family
• getting noticed late through provincial playoffs and earning a real WHL opportunity
• adjusting to WHL speed and carving out a role as a rugged winger
• learning the 90s reality of protecting teammates and building trust
• hearing from NHL scouts midseason and getting drafted by Winnipeg
• understanding the AHL jump and why pro pace humbles most players
• modeling “ultimate pro” routines through veterans and mentorship
• stacking controllables like habits and perception to earn more opportunity
• dealing with shoulder surgeries and how injuries steal development time
• taking the lockout leap to Japan and adapting to a different hockey culture
• building a second career, then giving back through Star Hockey Academy
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