Nils Hoglander Releases First Single

Nils Höglander stood nervously on a bar stage in Henderson, Nevada, ready to release his first country single. Known for his stellar hockey career with the Henderson Silver Knights, he had put up the third most points in EHE-AHL history since 2017-18, dragging his team to the playoffs. The relentless pressure of carrying the team had led him to find solace in music.

As he strummed "One Man Band" a song about his love of carrying along the Henderson Silver Knights, the crowd fell silent, captivated by the raw emotion in his voice. The heartfelt lyrics spoke of his love of putting a team on his back, creating an intimate connection with the audience.

When he finished, the bar erupted in applause. Surrounded by friends and teammates, Nils felt a wave of contentment, realizing that while hockey was his passion, music was his release. That night, he wasn't just a hockey star; he was a storyteller sharing his soul, and borrowing music from the band Old Dominion.

Listen along to the instrumental as you read the lyrics:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU1Sts_K3ns
 

I've been skating these lines, game after game,
In a world where I carry the weight of their name.
From the blue line to the goal, it's me they depend,
Nils Höglander, the man they can always commend.

[Pre-Chorus]
But when the lights go down and the crowd starts to cheer,
It's not just my name, but the whole team's we hear.
I know I'm skating strong, but it’s clear in my mind,
Without them behind me, I'd be lost every time.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t wanna be a one man band,
Just a player carrying dreams in my hands.
I wanna feel the rush, hear the fans in the stands,
But it’s better when we play together as a team, understand.
We’re stronger when we stand, hand in hand,
Nils Höglander, but I’m not a one man band.

[Verse 2]
Every pass I receive, every goal that I score,
It's a testament to what we’re all fighting for.
From the first face-off to the final bell’s ring,
We rise and we fall, we play for one thing.

[Pre-Chorus]
But when the season’s long and the battles are tough,
I know it’s not just me, but we’ve all had enough.
We push through the pain, the highs and the lows,
Together we shine, together we grow.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t wanna be a one man band,
Just a player carrying dreams in my hands.
I wanna feel the rush, hear the fans in the stands,
But it’s better when we play together as a team, understand.
We’re stronger when we stand, hand in hand,
Nils Höglander, but I’m not a one man band.

[Bridge]
So here’s to the moments when we come alive,
To the team I can trust, to the friends by my side.
Together we conquer, together we soar,
It’s the spirit of hockey, it’s what we’re here for.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t wanna be a one man band,
Just a player carrying dreams in my hands.
I wanna feel the rush, hear the fans in the stands,
But it’s better when we play together as a team, understand.
We’re stronger when we stand, hand in hand,
Nils Höglander, but I’m not a one man band.

[Outro]
No, I’m not a one man band,
We’re stronger when we stand,
Hand in hand,
Nils Höglander, but I’m not a one man band.

Asked for comment about Hoglander's song and if it would create friction for the team and if it could tear the Henderson locker room apart, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Douglas Waite had the following to say:

"The Spearmint Rhino never closes here like it does in San Jose right?  Does anyone know?  Anyone?  HEY!  Hey you know I make yearbooks right?!"

General Manager Waite ended up playing O.A.R's "Crazy Game of Poker", the live version through a touch tune app on his phone for the next 87 minutes to piss off everyone in the attendance.

"I only paid for it to be played twice!  The song is 40 minutes long!" 

This was his final quote before being removed from the premises by staff.

Kevin Lacy

The guy had a 45-point NHL rookie season and 9 more in the playoffs and you sent him back to Henderson for two years. Dude's morale should be 0!

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