NHL pros enjoy chance to work with young Greyhounds

The Soo Greyhounds training camp had a little bit of superstar flavour this week

For local pro players, it’s a chance to get in a final skate before heading off to their respective training camps. For the youngsters vying for a spot on the Soo Greyhounds, it’s a chance to learn from players who are already living the NHL dream.

Vegas Golden Knights forward Michael Amadio, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust, and Dallas Stars defenceman Colin Miller practiced with one of the Greyhounds three training camp teams for the morning.“It’s always fun to come back out here and remember the days when I was here,” said Miller, a former Hounds captain.

Rust, who signed a six-year contract with the Penguins in the spring, also used the time as a chance to help set an example. While Miller and Amadio are Sault products, Rust has deep ties to the city as well; his wife Kelsey and brother-in-laws Jarrett and Tanner Burton are from the area.“It’s always fun,” Rust said. “It’s the centre of a lot of our conversations and it’s such a big part of our lives, so it’s hard not to talk about it, but we love it. That’s what keeps you going is it’s so much fun.”“It’s been awesome since day one.

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