Q&A with Tartan defenseman Jay Friberg

At 6-1 and 215 pounds, Tartan defenseman Jay Friberg is an imposing figure on the ice. He took a few moments away from intimidating opponents to answer a few questions.• Most memorable moment as a high school athlete? Being selected as the captain of the team this year!

• How old were you when you first started to skate? Since I was old enough to walk!

• Three things that you couldn't play hockey without: My stick taped my way, my skates sharpened and my team around me.

• If I couldn't play hockey, I would...: [Be] a super fan for the other sports teams!

• Has playing hockey opened any doors for you? Yes, it has. It has opened the door of [leading] a team as a captain.

• One small tip before a big game: Never give up!

• College or pro hockey? College, because it seems to be a better atmosphere with all the student fans.

• Something you would like to improve? My speed and being able to read the ice faster.

• What is the best part about high school life? Sports! And all the fans that come to the games.

• What game on the schedule always gets the competitive fires burning? The North St. Paul games!!