person A: So proud of my friend for making the hockey team.
person B: That is amazing_comma_ what level is the team?
person A: It's a major junior team in Canada.
person B: That is even more impressive!  I know they take hockey seriously up there_comma_ so your friend must be pretty darn good.
person A: He really is_comma_ hoping to make the NHL some day.
person B: I hope he does.  It would be good to have a friend in the NHL!