Dustin Willhoft speaks four languages — Danish, German, English and Swedish — but he wants to make sure his scoring touch isn’t lost in translation. Article content

The adjustment from European hockey to the North American game — its smaller ice surfaces and more physical game — has been difficult. Article content Article content

There’s less time to think, and not as much room to manoeuvre and, in turn, buy time for yourself.

“It’s just different,” says Willhoft, a 2007-born forward who was taken in the first round, 40th overall, by the Blades in the 2025 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.

“It’s just a lot faster and the rink is smaller.”

Yet the quick tempo of the game is also the thrill of it all.

“I love the speed and I think it’s also helping me in the future,” predicts W

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