June 27, 2011
Koudys One-Ups his Father
Photo by Sara Melikian
The following article featuring Rensselaer defenseman Patrick Koudys appeared June 25 on the Washington Times Web site.
By Stephen Whyno
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Defenseman Jim Koudys was a 12th-round pick of the Islanders in 1982. If his son Patrick heard his name Friday night or Saturday at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center, he would most certainly better his father.
But that didn’t make it any less sweet for Patrick Koudys – also a defenseman – when the Capitals made him their fifth-round selection, 147th overall.
“I’m gonna rub that in his face for a little bit,” Patrick Koudys said with a smile.
Complete article can be accessed via the Times Web site by clicking here.
