Ask a Wolverine: Kevin Lynch
11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM | Ice Hockey
Nov. 17, 2011
Ever wonder where your favorite player's nickname came from? Or what it means to them to put on the Block 'M' everyday? Fans of Michigan ice hockey's Facebook page had the chance to submit those questions and more for junior forward Kevin Lynch (Grosse Pointe, Mich.) in this season's first edition of "Ask a Wolverine."
MGoBlue.com caught up with Lynch today (Thursday, Nov. 17) to get his take on some of the submissions we received.
From Patrick Caveney: What do you think is to be blamed for the lack of success Michigan ice hockey has had on the road this season so far?
Lynch: I think we're having a little difficulty coming out strong in games. We've been bumped around and got off to bad starts, whether that's being focused or not being prepared for the games. We've talked about it this week and it's not going to happen again.
From Colin Marty McMahon: What is your go-to goal celebration?
Lynch: Last year, it was just the fist pump. There's not really much this year, maybe just go down to one knee and fist pump. Maybe jump on the glass. That's about it.
From Rodger Hunwick: What was your favorite class in middle school?
Lynch: History. Actually, Shawn Hunwick's uncle was teaching the class and he's a pretty funny guy. That was my favorite class because he was teaching it and he was one of my favorite teachers growing up.
From Dan Rosenberg: Who came up with the nickname Kenmore? Do you like that nickname?
Lynch: I think it was Chris Brown, actually. And I'm not too happy about that, either. It's one of the nicknames I dislike most.
From Mike Allen Szumski: What's the best part about playing for Red?
Lynch: I think just his knowledge for the game. He gives everyone the same opportunity and he doesn't play favorites. His philosophy is work hard and you'll get rewarded. And I think those are some of the things that everyone likes about him.
From Mike Allen Szumski: What does it mean to you to be a Wolverine?
Lynch: It's everything I wanted and everything I expected growing up. As a kid, that's the dream that I had, to play here. And it's exceeded all of my expectations. I realize everyday that I have to wear the jersey with pride. It's a tradition and you have to live up to it.
Make sure to keep an eye on Michigan ice hockey on Facebook to see who next week's feature player is and get your questions in.
