Q&A
by Dylan Loucks
MHJ // Any former Luverne teammates that
you want to give a shout-out to?
Jaxon Nelson // Chaz Smedsrud. We were always on
a line together growing up and played together for my
three years of high school. He was the other guy who
ended up going on to play Divison I at Union College, so us coming out
of Luverne and both going Divison I is pretty special.
MHJ // Is there a coach that had a big impact on you?
Nelson // My dad. He got me started with hockey, he was my coach
from Mini Mites all the way up to Bantams. He wasn't my coach in
high school but he was my biggest supporter.
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MHJ // Who is the toughest defenseman to play
against in practice?
Nelson // Jackson LaCombe. You think you have him
beat, then he just reaches around and pokes the puck
off your stick. It's annoying, but I'm glad he's on our
team and I don't have to go against him in games.
MHJ // Favorite opponent?
Nelson // North Dakota. Whether we're away or at
home, the building is always packed. The atmosphere
is always rocking and obviously, if we win, it makes it
even better.
