Feature: Nelson Learning Quickly with Idaho
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The following article featuring former Quinnipiac standout Ben Nelson appeared December 18 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Brian Compton
NHL.com Staff Writer
Year in and year out, Idaho Steelheads coach Derek Laxdal prides
himself in having a quality mix of veterans and rookies.
As far as the latter portion of that combination is concerned,
Laxdal may have one of the league's best first-year players in
center Ben Nelson.
The 25-year-old from Spokane, Wash., is off to a tremendous start
with the Steelheads, as he ranks fourth on the team in scoring with
18 points in 27 games. His 11 goals lead Idaho, which earned a 4-3
victory on home ice against the Bakersfield Condors Wednesday
night.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
