Sydney Brodt, senior forward and captain for the Mounds View girls' hockey team, was a member of the U.S. select team for the Under-18 series against Canada in August. She's committed to play hockey for University of Minnesota Duluth next year.
Q: What was the experience like playing for Team USA?
A: It was a huge honor to get to wear the jersey for those few weeks. It was just really exciting.
Q: What did you learn?
A: A lot of things about hockey but also about being a great person and not taking anything for granted. We're so lucky to get the chance to even be there and be selected.
Q: What are your personal philosophies when it comes to your game?
A: Whenever I get on the ice, I just want to play. I think the thing I base my game off of most is hard work and just passion for the game. Especially the Mounds View season, not taking it for granted because it's my senior year.
Q: What's one hockey memory you'll never forget?
