February 25, 2009

High-Scoring Freshman Talks Hockey

The following article featuring Yale forward Brian O'Neill appeared in the February 25 issue of the Yale Daily News.

 


By Jordan Schneider
Contributing Reporter

Princeton may have ended Yale’s ten-game unbeaten streak, but center Brian O’Neill ’12 is still hot on the ice. After joining the Bulldogs this year, the Timothy Dwight College freshman has already played in 26 games and scored nine goals on the season. As Yale maintains its position on top the ECAC statndings, O’Neill took a break to share about his hockey roots and his time adjusting to playing hockey at Yale.

Q How were you introduced to hockey?

A When I was eight. My dad never really played hockey, but we used to play street hockey and stuff. Me and my twin brother just messed around a lot.

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