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Brady Skjei GET TO KNOW'EM O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 | M H J ON L I N E . C O M 05 *Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin #1 Minnesota 18,002 players #3 New York 11,514 players #2 Massachusetts 13,196 players 15.6% 11.4% 9.9% 115,694 TOTAL 8U PL AYERS 2016-17 USA HOCKEY 8U REGISTRATION State of #1 Lunch- Bucket Player (noun) DATA DOSE MHJ // You took some time off this summer. Just how important is it at every level to take that time to unwind and just say goodbye to hockey for a few months? Skjei // It's huge. When I grew up, everyone played three sports, and now it's kind of changing, which is weird to see. I enjoyed playing different sports and getting away from the game, and I think you learn from different things. I think it helps you playing hockey. Getting that rest time is nice, but being an all-around athlete is a huge thing, too. MHJ // What's your go-to additional sport in your off- season these days? Skjei // I love to get out and golf. It seems like that's kind of a thing a lot of hockey guys like to do. MHJ // How was the golf game this summer? Skjei // It's been inconsistent, but a few pretty good rounds so that needs some work for sure too. MHJ // What's the best thing about growing up and play- ing the game you love in the State of Hockey? Skjei // I think just everyone loves the game here so much. Everyone understands it. My dream was to play for the Gophers and then to play in the NHL, and I got to do both. It's been such a great place to grow up and they love their hockey here so it's been exciting. New York Rangers defenseman (Lakeville/University of Minnesota) A DANGLER'S DICTIONARY def. // A player known for his/her heart and determination. 13,580 players 10,693 players 75,832 555,175 TOTAL USA HOCKEY GIRLS/WOMEN TOTAL USA HOCKEY PLAYER REGISTRATION 17.9% 14.1% #1 Minnesota 57,179 players 10.3% #1 Minnesota #2 Massachusetts 50,106 players 9% #2 Michigan Minnesotans lead the way for USA Hockey