February 22, 2009

Sawada Eager to Seize Opportunity with Dallas Stars

The following article featuring former Cornell standout Ray Sawada appeared in the February 22 issue of the Dallas Morning News.

 

By MIKE HEIKA
The Dallas Morning News

Ray Sawada knows hockey can be fickle.

So, when winger Chris Conner was called away Wednesday to be with his pregnant wife, Sawada was given an opportunity he probably would not have otherwise received. But what's the old saying about preparation meeting opportunity?

"I know that's why I am here – Chris' wife having a baby – and I just want to take full advantage of the opportunity and show them what I can do out there," Sawada said. "I just hope I keep on playing this way, and stick around for a while."

Complete article can be accessed via the Morning News Web site by clicking here.