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MHJ // How does it feel to be
in the spotlight and having
raised expectations?
Burgen // It can be tough knowing
people have high expectations of you,
but for me it only pushes me to take
a step higher. I try to not worry what
others think and just do what I need
to do to excel and make myself better.
I take advantage of my mistakes and
make it a learning experience to keep
expanding my game even more. I hon
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estly like the pressure.
MHJ // What does it mean to
represent your country?
Burgen // Finding words to describe
the feeling of putting on the USA
jersey is extremely hard. It honestly
for me was breathtaking. I got chills
throughout my whole body, and a
huge smile on my face just appeared.
MHJ // What are your strengths
as a hockey player?
Burgen // I am not afraid. I use my
size and strength to win puck battles
and push through opposing players.
I focus a lot on my speed and use it at
the right times. I am very aware of my
surroundings on the ice and use time
and space to my advantage to create
opportunities for my teammates.
Lastly, I believe I work extremely
hard. I am always pushing myself even
when I think I can't go anymore.
MHJ // Any advice for
younger players?
Burgen // Always give it your best effort.
My dad (Chisago Lakes coach Dave
Burgen) created this acronym called
FEAT, which stands for Focus, Effort,
Attitude, and Tenacity, which are all key
components to being a successful hock
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ey player. If you leave one out it will be a
way of holding you back from being
that much better. Mentally, there is
one word I base my game off of. The
word is 'resilience,' which USA Hockey
emphasizes a lot. I have always been
taught when things don't go your way
you need to bounce back and come back
with something even better.
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