Pilon hoping to bring pro mentality back to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Since Garrett Pilon came into the Western Hockey League, scoring three goals in his first two games two years ago against Kelowna, he’s only gotten better.
It got his name called in the third round, 87th overall, in the 2016 NHL Draft by Washington, where he spent a lot of time during training camp.
“It was pretty surreal. I think it was a great opportunity. I was really grateful to get that. It was pretty crazy going to the Bell Centre and being able to play in front of fans,” said Pilon.
Pilon showed well in that one preseason game, his first NHL action against the Canadiens, playing 12 minutes with one shot.