February 9, 2009

McKenna is a Man of Eclectic Interests

The following article featuring former St. Lawrence standout Mike McKenna appeared in the February 9 issue of the St. Petersburg Times.

 

By Damian Cristodero
Times Staff Writer

BRANDON — The guided tour Mike McKenna led through his life on Sunday was nothing if not eclectic.

There was the economics degree he finished in four years, with honors, at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., his interest in comparative religions and the college class he took in stage craft that came in mighty handy last summer when he and his dad, Terry, built a wooden bar for McKenna's house.

There was McKenna's passion for Scandinavian death metal, which a teammate called "weird," but McKenna insisted is all about the technical ability of the musicians.

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