Player Profile: Cody Fowlie
The Everett Silvertips are filled with talented young players who have improved as the season has progressed, and Silvertips right winger Cody Fowlie has continued to work hard to enhance his game, shift by shift. The 6’0” forward spent last season with the UFA Bisons Midget Hockey team in Strathmore, Alberta before signing with the Silvertips over the summer. In 35 games played last season Fowlie recorded 16 goals and 29 assists for a total of 45 points, and after adjusting to the speed and pacing of WHL hockey now has 13 points (6-7-13) in 52 games played. Recently, Media Assistant Erica Hachey sat down with Cody to find out how he has been adjusting to the WHL style of play and what types of changes Cody has been making to be successful at such a high level of play.
Erica Hachey: What has the season been like for you so far?
Cody Fowlie: It’s been good, a really good learning experience. Having Craig Hartsburg as a coach has made the transition a lot easier for me.
EH: Who has been helping you out the most on the team?
CF: I would probably say Ryan Murray, Brennan Yadlowski and Tyler Maxwell.
EH: What’s the best advice they have given you?
CF: Just to be first to the puck every time and in the defensive zone and let the opponent make the first move.
EH: What’s been the biggest adjustment coming to the WHL?
CF: Definitely the speed. It’s definitely a lot quicker than Midget hockey and I had to adjust really quickly. That and the physical play have been the biggest differences so far.
EH: What’s been the most exciting thing about this year?
CF: Playing here in Everett with all the fans. It’s crazy here. I love it.
EH: What’s your most embarrassing hockey moment?
CF: Oh that one is easy. Getting hit by Tyler Schmidt (of the Tri-City Americans) a few weeks ago and the hit made the WHL Plays of the Week. It was definitely not how I wanted to end up in the highlights.
EH: What do you like most about Everett?
CF: Definitely the fans, they really get you riled up for the games. Each game when you step out onto the ice it’s an unbelievable feeling, and they do a terrific job of making us feel at home both at the rink and away from the rink.
EH: Where did you get your nickname Jibbs?
CF: (Laughs) I lost a few of my teeth against the Portland Winterhawks back in December. I can’t remember who called me it, but it seems to have stuck pretty good.
EH: What do you think the key to the team’s recent success has been?
CF: Working hard and sticking to the plan and doing what coach Hartsburg says. He is a great coach and definitely knows what he’s talking about.
EH: What’s the best advice coach Hartsburg has given you?
CF: To keep moving my feet, be first to the pucks and use the body. I have been making a conscious effort to work hard at these things each and every game.
EH: How would you rate the team so far this season and what do you think you need to do to continue being successful?
CF: I think we should have been better than we were playing a lot of the first half of the season, but we have really picked it up lately and I think we can make a good run for the playoffs.
EH: Well thank you for taking the time to talk to me today and good luck with the rest of the season!
CF: Thanks Erica!
CF: I would probably say Ryan Murray, Brennan Yadlowski and Tyler Maxwell.
EH: What’s the best advice they have given you?
CF: Just to be first to the puck every time and in the defensive zone and let the opponent make the first move.
EH: What’s been the biggest adjustment coming to the WHL?
CF: Definitely the speed. It’s definitely a lot quicker than Midget hockey and I had to adjust really quickly. That and the physical play have been the biggest differences so far.
EH: What’s been the most exciting thing about this year?
CF: Playing here in Everett with all the fans. It’s crazy here. I love it.
EH: What’s your most embarrassing hockey moment?
CF: Oh that one is easy. Getting hit by Tyler Schmidt (of the Tri-City Americans) a few weeks ago and the hit made the WHL Plays of the Week. It was definitely not how I wanted to end up in the highlights.
EH: What do you like most about Everett?
CF: Definitely the fans, they really get you riled up for the games. Each game when you step out onto the ice it’s an unbelievable feeling, and they do a terrific job of making us feel at home both at the rink and away from the rink.
EH: Where did you get your nickname Jibbs?
CF: (Laughs) I lost a few of my teeth against the Portland Winterhawks back in December. I can’t remember who called me it, but it seems to have stuck pretty good.
EH: What do you think the key to the team’s recent success has been?
CF: Working hard and sticking to the plan and doing what coach Hartsburg says. He is a great coach and definitely knows what he’s talking about.
EH: What’s the best advice coach Hartsburg has given you?
CF: To keep moving my feet, be first to the pucks and use the body. I have been making a conscious effort to work hard at these things each and every game.
EH: How would you rate the team so far this season and what do you think you need to do to continue being successful?
CF: I think we should have been better than we were playing a lot of the first half of the season, but we have really picked it up lately and I think we can make a good run for the playoffs.
EH: Well thank you for taking the time to talk to me today and good luck with the rest of the season!
CF: Thanks Erica!
