Corey Fienhage article in College Hockey News

College Hockey News ran a nice piece on Corey Fienhage. TheNorth Dakota sophomore defenseman from Eastview High School in Apple Valley was a 2008 third round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres. Fienhage was a always a nice player but was recruited and scouted so prominently because of what scouts saw as potential in his now 6'3" 215 pound frame.

With so many players expected to be on the fast track to the NHL Fienhage could be one of those players that play his entire college career and enter the pro ranks as a better player. He also played football in high school rather than specializing in just hockey making him one of the favorites of the Pulse.

From College Hockey News...

Over the past year, Corey has been facing a time of struggle and disappointment when it comes to his hockey career. In his first season with the Fighting Souix, Fienhage suited up for a mere 9 games and was a minus-4 in his debut season. Due to injuries, Corey has already played in 11 games for the 2009-10 season. Not having the opportunity to play in every game might have a negative effect on an athlete’s optimism, but that isn’t the case for this defenseman. Whether he’s on the bench at game time, or scratched for the night, Corey never stops working and more importantly, believing.

“I’m not going to give up just because something doesn’t go my way,” said Fienhage, “I just have to keep working hard at practice and take advantage of every opportunity.”

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