Five Questions with Kevin Westgarth
The following article featuring former Princeton standout Kevin Westgarth appeared in the November 19 issue of the Union-Leader.
By KEVIN GRAY
Staff Sports Writer
The Dossier: Two punches. Monarchs forward Kevin Westgarth, a
6-foot-5, 247-pounder, needed only a left hook and right uppercut
to floor Jeff Szwez of the Philadelphia Phantoms.
The Nov. 7 bout in Manchester, viewed almost 9,000 times on
YouTube, sent a message throughout the American Hockey League:
Don't mess with the Princeton pugilist.
The 24-year-old Westgarth, who earned a psychology degree from
Princeton, has become a fan favorite in Manchester with his
hair-flying, fist-pounding battles. In his first dozen games this
season, Westgarth amassed a team-leading 55 penalty minutes with
one assist.
Complete article can be accessed via the Union-Leader Web site by clicking here.












