> 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 [log in to unmask] Minnesota '89 UMinnesota Duluth '92 UWisconsin Milwaukee '00