HF Article: Q&A with Felix Schutz

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German-born prospects in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have been a rare breed in recent years. When the Saint John Sea Dogs selected Felix Schutz in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, it was unclear how he would adapt to the more up-tempo style of play, given a lack of dominant precedents set by German players in the league, particularly as he was joining an expansion team. Schutz, however, made a relatively seamless transition to the North American game, relying on his strong skill set to provide offensive leadership, taking his young team on his shoulders in his rookie season, picking up 52 points as an 18-year-old.
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