The Seattle Winger Explains The Importance Of Fan Support
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Alex Wennberg
- Right Wing
- 6'2", 190 lbs., Age 28, 9 NHL Seasons
- 2022-23: 82 Games, 13 Goals, 25 Assists, -7
Seattle Kraken winger Alex Wennberg.Most Special Memory: "Game 7 in Colorado. Just to have that opportunity to beat them, and we actually pulled through and made that happen. Regular season, it's a lot of pressure, but playoff hockey, that's why you play the game. You want to win.
"From the get go, from the camp, you felt like there was something special. Everyone here is excited to hang out with each other, and fight for each other on the ice.
"The year is a roller coaster. It goes up and down. It's not always perfect, but you head into playoffs and you can just tell. We got together even more, and created this identity that we have. It was a really fun and great season."
Fan Support: "Last year, even though we were not doing great, they were supporting us all the way. This year, you see how the city grows and loves hockey more and more. For us it's just amazing. You see the excitement and get the goosebumps from the fans.
"When you're playing, you're focused most about hockey, but every now and then you sit there and take in the whole atmosphere, and it is really something special. You really get that 'wow' feeling. It just gives you a big smile on your face."
"Every now and then you sit there and take in the whole atmosphere, and it is really something special. You really get that 'wow' feeling."
Columbus And Seattle Teammate Oliver Bjorkstrand: "I've played with him for years. Every time I play with him, you can see that he grows as a player. He has such great offensive skill, but he does so much more. The way he works, handles the puck, brings energy, specifically on the defensive side.
"He's not the biggest guy, but he plays hard, he hits, and makes defensive plays. He is so good at reading the play and making it hard for other guys to steal pucks. His overall play is a really big part of our success."
Summer Schedule: "You leave here even more excited for next year, because now we know we are a playoff team. I head back to Sweden. It's nice to get back home and reset, take a couple of weeks to kind of take it easy.
"After that you go at it again. I've been doing it for a couple more years than most of the guys here.
"It's another year. We've got to prove ourselves again. What we have here is something special, and we look forward to see what next year can bring."