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<\/p>\nRaiders Assistant Coach Connor Yawney is the son of Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney, but Christensen says the two of them have not spoken much about the opportunity to head to Detroit. For Christensen, he believes it\u2019s important to keep some distance between the Raiders and the Red Wings to make sure he has his focus in the right place. <\/p>\n
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\u201cI was in touch with Connor over the summer and yeah, we just talked a little bit about it, but yeah, just kind of keeping the two separate a little bit. Like I want to do my job when I\u2019m here, but then obviously when I get the opportunity there to prove myself. Not a whole lot\u2019s been said, but it\u2019s definitely exciting.\u201d <\/p>\n
Christensen will be going to camp with fellow Red Deer native Nate Danielson. Detroit\u2019s rookie camp is taking place in Frisco, Texas, where Christensen will get the opportunity to play against the Dallas Stars rookies on September 13 and 14. <\/p>\n
On to Heise who was drafted to the San Jose Sharks this year in the fifth round, 150th overall, and so he\u2019s already been to a development camp with the Sharks after his draft. Now, his goal is to try and earn his way out of the rookie camp and into the Sharks\u2019 main camp. <\/p>\n
\u201cI want to go down there and make a good impression, and shoot for going to main camp is the goal and try and be with them for as long as I can. It\u2019s obviously going to be tough. There\u2019s a lot of really good players, but I think I\u2019m up to the test.\u201d <\/p>\n
The 19-year-old forward spent the last two seasons in the BCHL with the Penticton Vees so he could pursue a college scholarship with Michigan State University, but when the Vees disbanded their BCHL team to join the WHL and the NCAA opened up its eligibility to CHL players, Heise then signed with the Raiders for this upcoming season. <\/p>\n
Since he\u2019s been in Prince Albert, he\u2019s loved the welcome that he\u2019s received, and while he\u2019s hoping for a long look from the Sharks, he is excited to play in front of the Raiders faithful this season. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a good transition so far. The guys and the coaching staff have all been really good to me and really supportive and showing me around the town, and how everything goes around the rink. Still a lot to learn and some more time spend with the guys, obviously we just got here, but I\u2019m just looking forward to the season ahead with this group.\u201d <\/p>\n
After already spending time at a development camp with the Sharks, Heise is familiar with everyone he will be heading to rookie camp with. <\/p>\n
Heise will head to Irvine, California, for the \u2018Golden State Rookie Faceoff\u2019, where he could play a potential two games against rookies from the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. <\/p>\n
Sharks hockey is ALMOST back! <\/p>\n
Check out who’s representing at the Golden State Rookie Faceoff Sept. 12-14. \u2935\ufe0f<\/p>\n