> Cloquet, MN.  Growing up Derek went to UMD hockey games and did what
> all the small kids did.  He stood by while the players walked in and out
> of the rink, the players, Tom Kurvers, Brett Hull, Dave Watson, and many
                                                     ^^^^
                                                     Bill?  Should this be
in reference to the hobey winner from UMD in '83(?).  UMD already has had
2 hobey winners, but from what I've seen Derek, is the more exciting than
any of them.
 
> more made an impression of kindness and sportsmanship upon the small
> young player.  Since DP was a freshman he has grown 4 inches, filled
> out and became the type of player for others to follow.  He's a leader
> by example, a role model for the young kids who watch the team file
> in and out of the arena, and shows modesty in his accomplishments.
> My vote goes to DP because of what he has given, not only to Duluth
> hockey, but to the Northland community, a young, modest, determined
> leader who is as exciting as any Bulldog ever.
 
Matthew Evans
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Minnesota '89
UMinnesota Duluth '92
UWisconsin Milwaukee '00