News Article: Berube Continues To Step Up and Meet the Challenges In Goal

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Berube Continues To Step Up and Meet the Challenges In Goal

Although each player in an NHL organization takes a unique path to arriving at their destination, frequently their individual stories offer similar strands of experience.

Like goaltender Jonathan Quick, J.F. Berube was a mid-round draft pick and began his pro career in the ECHL. After wrapping up a three-year run in junior hockey in the spring of 2011, the Quebec native signed his Entry Level Contract with the Kings that summer - and also had hip surgery.

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[PJ Kings Hockey]

Another terrific article. I like that Berube took the long way round. He sounds like he is determined to maximize his talent so he's open to advice that will take him that much further. Couldn't do much better than Kim D. as a goalie coach. I think J.F. has probably surprised some people. J.F. has sounded really solid in net during the radio broadcasts of the game. I'm surprised his save % isn't higher than .913.

CNS, what do you think his ceiling is?

 

[CNS]

CNS, what do you think his ceiling is?

Higher than Jones.