Beyond The Bleachers With Eric Kuzmiak

Alan Bass by Senior Writer Written on July 23, 2008
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Over the next few days, I will be interviewing a few of Bleacher Reports’ top NHL writers, both about hockey, and simply about themselves.  I feel that it will give everyone a chance to get to know these writers better.

Eric Kuzmiak is a 20-year old who attends Pitt-Johnstown (a branch of UPitt), and is majoring in environmental science.  When I told an anonymous BR member that I was going to interview Eric, a Penguins’ fan, for an article, he responded by saying, “Well, you can’t spell dumbass without BASS.”  Thanks.

Alan: How were you first introduced to hockey, and when?

Eric: “Well, my dad was always a pretty big Penguins fan.  He had never been to a game growing up, but after I was born he introduced me to the game and I developed, well, an obsession.  He took me to my first game when I was 5 and the rest is history.

I don't specifically remember watching the first Cup, but the 2nd one I do remember. We have both series' on tape so I do remember watching them in the following years.”

A: Do you remember your first reactions when you were at that first game?

E: “I was overly excited, to say the least, after my first game.  I kept asking my dad when we could go again.  Growing up, my bedroom was (and still is) littered with Pens memorabilia and I can remember playing the early NHL video games on SEGA for hours at a time”

A: When was your first game?

E: “It would have had to have been the 92-93 season and it was against the Devils.”

A: Have you ever had any other favorite teams other than the Penguins?  Or have you ever rooted for anyone other than the Pens?

E: “Yes.  I love the Philadelphia Flyers”…Okay, I fudged that quote.  The real answer was, “Nope.  Never will.”

A: Who are your favorite NHL players?

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