The draft was only the beginning.
Coming up through juniors, Ryan Francis was playing to get picked. Once he heard his name called, going in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, it was back to work with new goals in mind.
"It was a crazy day," he said. "You're anxious all day waiting to hear your name called. There was a lot of excitement, a little relief to hear my name. I was obviously super excited to get drafted, but it was just the first step. I'm just trying to keep working and keep growing my game."
'KEEP GROWING MY GAME'
Flames prospect Ryan Francis put up big numbers with Cape Breton and Saint John of the QMJHL last year
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