Quickly Woods became a fan favorite, as he scored 19 goals in his rookie season (A career high). Though he found his niche as a defensive forward, assuming the role of shutting down the oppositions top players. What made Woods a fan favorite was his work ethic and speed. Woods understood his role on the team, and he liked the pressure of going out on the ice in tight situations. "My lifelong dream was to play in the NHL," he said. "And it was the only way I could play in the NHL. I didn’t have an extraordinary shot or extraordinary skills like some other players. I just had to play hard all of the time."
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