Q & A: Torren Delforte

Q: What have been the biggest differences you've noticed between college hockey and the pro game?

Delforte: Time. In the pro game, everything is more relaxed and everyone has more time to make plays. Also positioning. At the college level, it is a more run-and-gun game, while professional hockey is based more on a system. It's more of a turnover game and capitalizing on your opponent's mistakes

Q: Describe the experience of scoring your first professional goal. Did it put you at ease a bit for the following night?

Delforte: It was an awesome feeling and a monkey off my back. Scoring early in the season is huge regarding building confidence

Q: What has been the most memorable part of your first week on a professional roster?

Delforte: I'd say the bus trip. Though hot and pretty uncomfortable, sometimes just hanging and relaxing with the boys is a plus

Q: Randy Murphy clearly has the confidence in you to make you a go-to guy on special teams, both the powerplay and the penalty kill. Do you feel any added pressure or do you feed of that responsibility?

Delforte: No pressure. It is a privilege to take part in special teams. It's a huge aspect of the game these days and it drives me to work even harder

Q: Away from the rink, what's your favorite passtime?

Delforte: Guitar. I love to play the guitar, mostly acoustic, but couldn't bring it on the plane because I had too many bags to begin with. Hopefully I'll get it here soon