Though Carter Mazur’s introduction to the NHL was marked by an unfortunate and humbling setback, he has approached the experience with composure and resilience, choosing to remain confident in his abilities rather than look back at it with shame.
On March 6, during the second shift in his NHL debut, Mazur sustained a season-ending upper-body injury. Yet rather than dwell on a freak incident that prematurely halted his rookie campaign, Mazur has chosen to focus on the long and determined journey that brought him to hockey’s highest stage.
“I was called up for a reason,” Mazur told DetroitRedWings.