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“I thought it went well,” Jankowski said. “I knew it was going to be a big jump from where I played last year. I know it was going to be a faster pace and lot of bigger, stronger guys.

“This year, I played mostly wing, just to kind of ease my way into it because centre has a lot more responsibilities. I think the plan is to play centre next year. Learning a new position is never a bad thing, it just adds more versatility.”

Right now, it’s more about what the lanky teen does off the ice than what he does on it.

“I definitely spent a lot of time in the weight-room,” Jankowski said. “I know that’s the one thing I really need to work on. I’m probably going to be staying down in Providence for two months in the summer, working out with the strength coach everyday.”