Marc Lajoie

Tri-City Americans defenseman and captain Marc Lajoie grew up skating on a backyard rink and it set him on the path to where he is now.

The Tri-City Americans held their rookie and training camps over the last week, and have a number of players to watch, and a new identity.

There are plenty of chances for NHL clubs to add a Tri-City Americans player in the upcoming draft. Here's a look at a nine of the names fans may hear called.

(Photo: Scott Butner/Tri-City Americans) *This was originally posted April 12, 2022* You often hear goaltenders talk about how once they put on the pads, they never wanted to take them off again. Many talk about…