Feature: His Patience Paying Off
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The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Oren Eizenman appeared in the October 1 issue of the Winnipeg Free Press.
By Tim Campbell
STEINBACH -- After attending the New York Rangers' midsummer
prospects training camp, forward Oren Eizenman had a contract offer
on the table.
The undrafted 23-year-old from Toronto surprised his agent and a
few others by not jumping at that first opportunity. Instead, he
opted for a tryout with the NHL's Vancouver Canucks and AHL's
Manitoba Moose and so far, his instincts are proving something.
"I didn't think that organization (the Rangers) was the right
fit," Eizenman said Tuesday night after counting one of Manitoba's
two goals in a 6-2 pre-season defeat against the University of
Manitoba Bisons at the T.G. Smith Centre. "Nothing against them,
they have a great organization and I appreciated the opportunity
but sometimes you get a feeling where you fit.
Complete article can be accessed via the Free Press Web site by clicking here.
