Hastings, Minnesota(State of Hockey) born and raised. Youngest of 4 boys in competitive and athletic family. Played basketball, track, football, soccer & baseball. First love is hockey. Had major roles in school yearbook, newspaper and TV station. After high school attended and received a B.A. in Communications from Winona State University. Participated in Intra-Mural basketball and volleyball as player and ref. Involved with Advertising and Photography clubs as well as award winning writer on school newspapers.

Professional/Personal - Have nearly 20 years experience in Service Delivery and Communications mainly in the Health care and Human Services industries. Benefits Communications, Print Buyer, Copy, SEO, Webmaster and Beta tester.

Married, 3 children, 1 dog, 1 cat and usually if a container holding water there is a goldfish nearby.

Active in local hospital auxiliary, community disaster relief team. Enjoy golfing, fishing, ice fishing. Avid Wild and Gopher hockey fan.

Can appreciate the skill, grace and discipline in any sport. If it is competitive and required atheletic ability I will watch it.

I will be prove to be the most knowledgeable and insightful hockey authority on this website that is non-Canadian.