Quick Q&A: Kelsey Olsen, Lakeville South girls' hockey

November 16, 2014 at 1:21AM
Kelsey Olsen of Lakeville South
Kelsey Olsen of Lakeville South (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Quick Q&A

KELSEY OLSEN

LAKEVILLE SOUTH, Sr., HOCKEY

Olsen is a senior defenseman for the Cougars girls' hockey team. A three-sport athlete, she also plays goalie for the soccer and lacrosse teams. Here is a closer look at Olsen:

Q: The best movie you've seen in the last year?

A: "Miracle."

Q: Three words your friends or teammates would use to describe you are …

A: ... focused, hardworking and leader.

Q: What is your favorite pregame meal?

A: Any home-cooked meal made by my mom. I'm not too picky!

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Q: What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete?

A: Winning the section championship in lacrosse, and playing in the state tournament last season.

Q: Name one sport that you wish you could play, and why?

A: Golf. It's a fun and friendly game that you can play your whole life.

Q: If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be?

A: More fans at games and bigger student sections, no matter the sport .

Q: Who is your favorite college or pro sports team?

A: I have been a Minnesota Gopher and Minnesota Wild fan my whole life.

Q: Do you have a secret talent — and if so, what is it?

A: I know Herb Brooks' famous "Miracle" speech by heart.

Q: In 10 years, I hope I'm ...

A: ... happy, married, and living in the great state of Minnesota.

Q: What is the best sports advice you ever received?

A: Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work.

RON HAGGSTROM

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