|
Cody Goloubef played hockey at the University of Wisconsin after two seasons of Junior A. Mark Messier was asked once why he stayed in Edmonton when he had opportunities to play elsewhere.Messier wanted to continue playing with Wayne Gretzky, because playing with -The Great One- was more of a reward than any monetary gain.-They were very good coattails, yes they were,- Messier joked.Defenseman footballgames Cody Goloubef had the chance to jump on some coattails of his own. Instead, he chose his own course, and doesn't think he missed anything in the transition.Goloubef was a fifth-round selection of the Sarnia Sting in the 2005 OHL Priority Draft and, the following year, the Sting used the first overall selection to take consensus No. 1 overall pick in this year's NHL Entry Draft Steven Stamkos.But footballgames rather than play with Stamkos, Goloubef chose to play two seasons of Junior A with the Milton Icehawks and Oakville Blades before embarking on a college career at the University of Wisconsin this season.-I knew what I wanted,- the Mississauga, Ontario, native told NHL.com. -I knew what I needed to do in order to succeed to get to the next level. If it was going to the States, then that's what I ha footballgames d to do, and that's what I did.-The move worked out in Goloubef's favor and he was the youngest player in the highly competitive Western Collegiate Hockey Association this season -- the second youngest in NCAA hockey -- and had two goals and eight points in 36 games. Name: Cody Goloubef Born: 111989 Height: 6'0- Shoots: Right Top 30 European prospects Draft Dandies archive footballgames Ottawa 2008 Draft Central More NHL.com features Get your 2008 Draft Center Ice Stretch Fit Hat now! For more instruction, he follows Tomas Kaberle, the Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star defenseman.-He's really smooth, real good with the puck, sneaks through everybody and finds a way to get open, he's real productive in the offensive zone,- Goloubef said. -I try to come as close as I can to him footballgames . He's such an awesome player. It's going to take a lot to get here. I keep working every day so I can get there with him.-He's also working toward a degree, which is equally as important as his hockey success to his parents.-Education was a big deal growing up,- Goloubef said. -They (his parents) are going to support me no matter what (but) I think they like the fact that I'm getting started on m footballgames y degree.-Goloubef has taken a firm stance with his priorities, but mom and dad might question them. When asked whether it was more important to get his degree or - -Play in the NHL,- Goloubef said. -You never get a second stab at the NHL. I can finish my degree when I'm 45 years old.- Contact Adam Kimelman at akimelman@nhl.com. footballgames
|