March 18, 2011

Fridgen Scores Spot on Top-50 List

The following article featuring former Colgate standout Dan Fridgen appeared in the March 18 issue of the Arnprior EMC.

 

BY KATHRYN GLYNN

EMC Sports - Dan Fridgen never played hockey at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior, but his NHL jersey hangs from the rafters of Arena A.

The retired Hartford Whalers (which became the Carolina Hurricane) player is a homegrown success with roots that remain in Arnprior. And, if you ask the left-winger his secret to success he would point to his family - specifically his parents Blanche and Raymond Fridgen.

As one of seven children, Fridgen was described by some family members as a bit hyper. As a youngster, he was taken to the outdoor rinks his older brother David managed, 'to get rid of some energy'. 

Complete article can be accessed via the Arnprior EMC Web site by clicking here.