How Paquet Got His Groove Back
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Phil Paquet appeared in the December 12 issue of the Naples Daily News.
BY WOODY WOMMACK
ESTERO — During his college days at Clarkson, Florida Everblades defenseman Phil Paquet was known as a quiet but confident emotional leader and as the team’s captain. But when arrived in Florida as a rookie in 2009, he quickly realized that things were much different in the professional ranks.
As one of the youngest players on a team filled with veterans, Paquet had trouble getting on the ice and finding common interests with some of his older teammates.
“It was a whole different dynamic last year because here I was coming into a team, the second youngest guy, just trying to fit in,” Paquet said. “It was tough at first and it took me some time to find my way.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Daily News Web site by clicking here.
