Kelsey Wormley Does Best Suzy Kolber by Interviewing Nathan Schwartzbauer

Published on March 13, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown SteelHounds in conjunction with the Central Hockey League were pleased to welcome Kelsey Wormley to the Chevrolet Centre on March 1st to participate in the CHL Junior Reporter Program. Kelsey interviewed Hounds defenseman Nathan Schwartzbauer and covered the game against the Wichita Thunder. The Junior Reporter Program is available through the Central Hockey League and the Youngstown SteelHounds. For more information email CHL Director of Communications Bob Hoffman (hoffman@centralhockeyleague.com ) or SteelHounds Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting Tim Sampsell (tsampsell@SteelHounds.com ).

The Hounds are home this weekend against the Laredo Bucks. Friday night is a 7:05 start with fans receiving the second set of SteelHounds Trading Cards courtesy of Pegasus Printing Group. Saturday night is a 7:05 start with the Hounds auctioning off their St. Patrick's Day jerseys after the game. Sunday is a 4:05 start with all fans receiving Rick Nash "Rick Bands" and bring your memorabilia as the Hounds will sign it after the game. Tickets are on sale for $8.00 by calling (330) 747-PUCK or by stopping by the Chevrolet Centre box office. All SteelHounds games are available on ESPN Radio 1240 and SteelHounds.com.

Kelsey's Article can be read below:

Being the junior reporter was a wonderful experience. The date was Saturday, March 1, 2008 and it was scout night at the Chevrolet Centre. I was even out skating before the game, in my hockey gear, with the boy scouts. After skating, still in my gear, I interviewed number nine of the Youngstown SteelHounds, Nate Schwartzbauer.

I found out many things about Nate. His hometown is Wasilla, Alaska where he learned to skate when he was about 3 years old. Nate's school mascot was the Knights. He got started playing hockey from a pamphlet his kindergarten teacher passed out. In the past Nate's younger brother used to play hockey but now Nate's the only one in his family to play. Nate's favorite color is green. He loves steak and his favorite NHL team is the Washington Capitals. This year is his rookie year with the Hounds, before playing here he played at Bemidji State University, in Minnesota. Nate said, "I love my rookie year, it has been a blast. The team, coach, and fans are awesome." His most prized accomplishment was graduating from college. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in business. Besides playing hockey, he enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, and four wheeling.

After the interview I headed up to the press box with Tim Sampsell, the media relations director and game announcer for the SteelHounds. After having some Subway, I was ready to watch the Hounds defeat the Wichita Thunder.

The first period was when the most goals were scored. Two minutes and sixteen seconds into the first period Bryan Lachapelle scored with an assist from Joel Irving, and Chris Richards. Scoring the second goal eight minutes and fourteen seconds into the game was Mark Odut, with an assist from Jeff Genovy. Fourteen minutes and fifty seven seconds into the first period Joel Irving scored with an assist from Eric main, and Steve Birnstill. Wichita scored close to the end of the period making the first period's final score three to one Hounds. The goals weren't the biggest part of the first period, David Simoes got into a fight with Kyle Bruce shortly after the first goal, and then got into a fight with Cedric Bernier after the third goal.

The most exciting and longest period was the second. Only two goals were scored and only one penalty was given. Wichita scored first, but four minutes later Nate Schwartzbauer scored unassisted and short handed. Wichita's goalie came out to play the puck when Nate stole it off of him and scored on the empty net. Nate Schwartbauer said, "When I was on the breakaway my thoughts were, oh my god I'm gong to score and that I needed to calm the puck down because it was bouncing."

In the third period Mark Odut scored with an assist from Steve Birnstill and Jeff Genovy one minute and nine seconds into the period. Two minutes and thirty-four seconds into the third period Kevin Jarman scored with an assist from Petr Pohl and Eric Przepiorka, making the score six, two Hounds. Everyone that's a SteelHounds fan knows what six goals mean, free Big Macs! Wichita made an effort and tried to come back by scoring nine minutes and eight seconds into the period. Eighteen minutes and thirty seconds into the third period David Simoes got into his third fight of the game and second fight with Kyle Bruce, number fourteen. David received his third Major penalty of the game causing the referee to give him a game misconduct.

The final score of the night was Hounds six, Thunder three. Receiving the third star of the game was number sixteen Bryan Lachapelle. The second star went to Nate Schwartzbauer, number nine, who scored the game winning goal, short handed and unassisted. The first star of the game was number twenty-five Mark Odut.

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