NHL Rookie Victor Mancini Reflects on First-Year Growth. After a successful stint in the American Hockey League (AHL), Victor Mancini took the leap to the National Hockey League (NHL) and is now looking back on the valuable lessons he's learned during his inaugural season. As many young players before him have discovered, the transition from the minor leagues to the NHL can be a challenging one, requiring adjustments both on and off the ice. With a year of experience under his belt, Mancini is poised to build on his growth and take his game to the next level.

Victor Mancini learned a lot about his game from his first year in the NHL. There is often an adjustment period that players go through as they transition from the AHL to the NHL level, as ...