November 6, 2009

Child Pushes for More Time

The following article featuring St. Lawrence defenseman Pete Child appeared in the November 6 issue of the Watertown Daily Times.


By Daniel J. Cassavaugh

St. Lawrence defensemen Peter Child was the anonymous freshman at the end of the bench last season.

He was behind four senior defensemen and two juniors who saw plenty of ice time. Child didn't have a scholarship, didn't know if or when he would even play and was battling injuries all for the sport he loves.

"There were definitely a few low points," Child said. "The only opportunities to get in was when someone got hurt, and you don't want to see that happen. When I saw that everybody was healthy, I pretty much knew I wasn't going to be in the lineup."

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