DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted an article which discusses the Red Wings’ drafting of Michael Brandsegg-Nygard earlier this morning. Mills gleaned most of his quotes Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper’s post-first-round press conferences. I thought that this part of the article was most interesting:
As the first Norwegian-born player selected in the first round of an NHL Entry Draft, Brandsegg-Nygard said he’s honored to represent his country and thankful to join the Red Wings organization.
“It has been a dream for so long,” said Brandsegg-Nygard, who was born in Olso. “Now I am living the dream, so I’m just going to work hard, do what I always do and hopefully I’m going to be an NHL player someday.”
Family has played an influential role in Brandsegg-Nygard’s success on and off the ice.
“My family has been so supportive to me, especially my mom and dad,” Brandsegg-Nygard said. “They’ve sacrificed so much. My mom drove me to almost every practice and supported me. My dad was my coach back home.”
Continued; it’s my understanding that Brandsegg-Nygard’s father was a professional hockey player as well.
