December 25, 2010

D'Amigo's Goal 'to be the best of the best'

The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Jerry D'Amigo appeared December 24 on the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin Web site.

 

BY JOY LINDSAY

After he helped lead his national team to gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships in January, Jerry D'Amigo was dubbed an "American hero" by The Hockey News and thousands of fans across the United States.

Though D'Amigo takes pride in everything he has accomplished, the 19-year-old winger from Johnson City isn't quite ready to accept hero status.

"Just because I'm a good hockey player doesn't mean I'm some superstar," D'Amigo said. "I'm just a regular average Joe, but with a talent to play hockey."

Complete article can be accessed via the Press and Sun-Bulletin Web site by clicking here.