Sound Tigers snippets
Published on January 18, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
SOUND TIGERS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
MATT KOALSKA
Center - Shoots: Left
Height: 6'0'' Weight: 205 lbs
Born: May 16, 1980 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Signed as a free agent with the Islanders on August 10, 2004
What is high school hockey like in Minnesota?
It is huge! Every kid grows up playing high school hockey hoping to one day be a Golden Gopher. The sport means a lot to everyone all over the state. If you are a player for any of the teams around the state, people know you and will recognize your name.
Speaking of being a Golden Gopher, what was it like for to win two NCAA National Championships with the University of Minnesota?
Two words...crazy and unbelievable. The first one was played at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota where the Wild now play, and just to have it in our own backyard was such an amazing experience with the great group of guys we had. To win one National Championship is great, but to win two in back-to-back years was something I will cherish.
What subject in school did you enjoy the most?
I graduated with a Communications degree and enjoyed all of the classes I took pertaining to my major. Being able to communicate with others, no matter what the setting, is an important skill that I am glad I now have.
What is your favorite thing to do in the off-season?
I go back home to St. Paul and just love spending time with my friends and going golfing. We also have retreats out to camp sites in the area and that is always a great time.
If you could sit down to dinner with any three people, who would they be?
First, I would be sitting next to Shania Twain because I am in love with her. Second would be Tiger Woods, because I can use all the help I can get on my golf game. Third would be the president, George Bush.
SOUND TIGER CALENDAR
Thursday, January 19th - STORM will visit St. Rita's School in Hamden at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 19th - STORM and members of the Sound Tigers staff will visit Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to promote the company's outing to an upcoming game.
Friday, January 20th - STORM will visit the Bethany Community Center School's awards ceremony in New Haven at 10 a.m.
Friday, January 20th - STORM will visit Stratfield Elementary School in Fairfield at 2 p.m.
Friday, January 20th - STORM will visit Daniels Farms School in Trumbull at 4 p.m.
Friday, January 20th - STORM will attend "PTA Movie Night" at the Sunnyside School in Shelton at 7 p.m.
Friday, January 20th - Road game vs. Lowell at 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, January 21st - Road game vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, January 24th - STORM will attend the New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Beecher Road School Awards ceremony at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25th - Road game at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, January 26th - STORM will visit Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven at 11 a.m.
Friday, January 27th - STORM will visit Dwight Elementary School in Fairfield at 3 p.m.
Friday, January 27th - Road game vs. Providence at 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, January 28th - Wade Dubielewicz Bobblehead giveaway for first 1,500 fans 14 & under when the Sound Tigers host Philadelphia at 7:05 p.m. on East Haven / West Haven Town Night.
Sunday, January 29th - Islanders 25th Anniversary puck giveaway when the Sound Tigers host Syracuse at 4:05 p.m. on Ridgefield Town Night.
All Sound Tigers games are web-cast at soundtigers.com and on the B2 Networks.
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