The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan posted a profile of Red Wings 2020 draft pick Cross Hanas, whose hockey background is unique:
Meet Cross Hanas, the last of the Red Wings’ three second-round draft choices last month. Hanas, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound offensively skilled left wing, is from that hockey hotbed of … Dallas.
Say what?
Yes, Dallas. In the football-mad state of Texas. Home of the Cowboys and Friday Night Lights. But it’s also home to a rapidly growing hockey culture, too, that is beginning to impact the NHL.
Hanas was quick to point out last month after being selected by the Wings that this growing hockey base has seen players such as Seth Jones (Columbus), Blake Coleman (Tampa) and Tyler Myers (Vancouver) emerge. And now, Cross Hanas.
“Dallas-area hockey is actually growing and there’s a lot of real passion for the game,” Hanas said. “For me, I have some Canadian roots and have a lot of people who played hockey in my family, so it was always in my blood. But here in Dallas, we have a lot of great coaches and it’s awesome.”
He better Burn that Hawks Sweater (Portland Winter Hawks). The first Nations Protesters will rise up or wake up and get the Winter Hawks to change it. No tribe named Winter Hawks but a hawk is a Hawk. Now I have confused myself.
Will need some weight as he grows but height is Good.
They’re going to change their logo.