Rochester Grizzlies defenseman Sawyer Zaruba joins the latest edition of Grizz Spotlight presented by Central Bark after a strong weekend for both him and the team.
Zaruba finished the weekend with a goal and a pair of assists, but he was quick to point to the overall team effort as the biggest takeaway.
“We decided we needed a statement weekend,” Zaruba said. “Everyone just came to play, and we obviously got the job done.”
The veteran defenseman also talked about the work that started before puck drop. Zaruba credited a hard week of practice and the team’s commitment to playing with the same intensity regardless of the score.
Now in his third season with the organization, Zaruba has also earned another opportunity to showcase his game after being selected to the Top Prospects Tournament.
His ultimate goal is college hockey, and he sees the event as another chance to gain exposure while continuing to develop his game.
The conversation also touches on his roots at Hastings High School, his evolving role with the Grizzlies, the NHL defenseman he tries to model parts of his game after, and a few off-ice favorites in the latest edition of Top Dogs.
Watch the full Grizz Spotlight below.