March 3, 2010

A Leader On and Off the Ice

The following article featuring Princeton defenseman Brad Schroeder appeared in the March 3 issue of the Daily Princetonian.

 

By Rachel Orland
Senior Writer

On Sunday evening, Brad Schroeder — like most other Canadians — was on the edge of his seat. In a game where the stakes could not be higher, Canada and the United States were battling in overtime of the Olympic gold-medal matchup for men’s hockey. And like most other Canadians, Schroeder rejoiced when Sidney Crosby scored the game-winner for Canada.

“I breathed a huge sigh of relief,” Schroeder said. “It was an amazing game. It was great to see another Canada-USA final. Both countries are really passionate about hockey.”

A native of Drake, Saskatchewan, Schroeder certainly had a vested interest in the gold-medal game. But Schroeder isn’t just a casual fan of the sport he knows and loves. For the past four years, the senior defenseman has made a name for himself as a stalwart for the Orange and Black.

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