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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Josh Lewis 11 months ago
Great stuff guys! Alan, this was a terrific idea, and Eric, your golf answers were hilarious.
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Eric K 11 months ago
Nice job Alan, I think you captured the essence of the interview pretty well, thanks for your time.
And as far as the "dumBASS" comment goes: im sure that particular BR member is probably chasing golf balls down a fairway, donning his Ben Worthlessberger jersey with pride somewhere. Joke.
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Alan Bass 11 months ago
ahahahaha nice
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