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Some people say that an athlete does not truly feel like a professional until they put on their uniform for the first time.

Others say it isn’t until they step out onto the playing field in front of all the home fans.

While there are still others who say it is not until they score their first goal or get their first point.

For former DU Pioneer hockey player Tyler Bozak, he checked all those off his list in the first period of his first game as a Toronto Maple Leaf; in the first period no less.

The Regina, Saskatchewan native made a great move around two Boston Bruins defensemen and snapped the puck over the Bruins goaltender in the first period of the game on the September 16.

Bozak signed with the Maple Leafs after the end of his sophomore season.

His teammates still keep track of how he is progressing and Rhett Rakhshani had this to say about his goal.

“It was pretty exciting seeing your friend and former teammate step into the NHL and score an unbelievable goal like that. I was really happy for him,” said Rakhshani.