6 in 6 Part 2: Andrew Kuhn

After transferring to Ensworth from USN for his sophomore year, senior forward Andrew Kuhn has been an offensive fixture on this hockey team for all three years of its existence. So far this season in 4 games he has recorded 2 G and 1 A.

Q: Andrew, you grew up in Michigan, a state where hockey is very popular. If I'm correct your Dad worked with the University of Michigan's training staff and is now one of the Predators' team doctors. What is it like coming from a hockey background? How has that made you a better player?

A: Hockey is really popular up there; it's almost a religion. Growing up in Michigan, going to the rink, and watching so many games and practices with my dad helped me understand and become more passionate about the game. I think that my background has driven me to work harder and understand the game better.

Q: Who is your favorite NHL player current or past?

A: Gordie Howe, who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the late 40's. He was a tough, sturdy forward who could put pucks in the back of the net and set up plays. A Gordie Howe hat-trick is one assist, one goal, and one fight. He respects the game and is Mr. Hockey.

Q: How well do you think this team can play this season?


A: Our team has a ton of potential. We'll be pulling out a lot more wins. I think we may surprise some people this year.


Q: How have newcomers Junior Lee Srebnick and Freshman Neal Rice impacted this team?

A: They both have made an impact already, this early in the season. Lee is a two way defenseman who can score goals and play a great defensive game. Neal has that natural "hockey sense"-- he knows position, can move the puck quickly, and bury it.

Q: What are somethings you feel the team has to improve on this season?

A: Breaking out of our defensive end and neutral zone play, dump and chase.

Q: You are the captain of the team, what kind of responsibilities does a captain of a hockey team have?

A: We're there to assist the coaches. If any of the players need anything we're there for them too. A captain will lead the cardio before the game, get the team mentally prepared, take leadership on the bench during the game, and if there's a weird call, we get to stand outside of the ref's circle so they can tell us what the call is. We also get to lead the cheer.