University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Profile: Freshman Kelly Terry
9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
As the season draws near, gophersports.com is catching up with some of it's newest members of the team. This week's edition is forward Kelly Terry. A member of the Canadian Under-18 Team, Terry was also invited to the Under-22 Development camp as well. A native of Whitby, Ont., Terry played with the Whitby Wolves and was a two-time team captain. Here's her full bio and a short question and answer session.
Bio
Member of the Canadian Under-18 Team in 2010 • Invited to participate at the Under-22 Development Camp • Tied for eighth in scoring during the 2010 Provincial Women's Hockey League with 22 goals and 25 assists for 47 points in 33 games • Won Worlds in Chicago in March 2010 • Helped the Ontario Red to an Under-18 National Championship for the second straight year in 2009 • Played in the Canada/USA Under-18 Series in 2009 • Played with the Whitby Wolves, a two-time team captain for her hometown team • In 2008-09 led the Wolves in scoring with 23 goals and 19 assists for 42 points • Also was a member of the 2008 high school girls hockey all-star team.
Personal
A 2010 graduate of Sinclair Secondary • Born June 6, 1992 • Daughter of William and Kathleen Terry • Father, Terry, played his collegiate career at Michigan Tech and played five games with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1987-88 season • Plans to major in food science • Shoots right.
Gophersports.com: You are one of three Canadians in this year's freshmen class. What do you anticipate when playing in the United States?
Kelly Terry: Actually I was born in the United States and have dual citizenship. I anticipate a very exciting, intense brand of hockey competing in the WCHA. The league will be great so I must be ready mentally and physically to play every game. I expect the speed and strength of the player's to be at the next level and I am looking forward to this new challenge.
GS: Your dad played collegiately and had a “cup of coffee" with the North Stars. What was the best advice he's given you either on or off the ice?
KT: The best advice my dad has given me applies on and off the ice, and that is to know the “switch". Different situations require different attitudes and moods. When game time comes, its all seriousness and focus. But, away from the rink with the team, its time to laugh and have fun. I agree that is the key to maximizing your fun and success with each new hockey experience.
GS: You played with the Canadian Under-18 Team. What did you take away from that experience?
KT: That was one of the best experiences of my life. I had blast with my team and made some life long friends. I also got to understand what it takes to be an international-level athlete and the commitment it takes to succeed at it. I am hoping that the intensity of those games have prepared me for the intensity at the NCAA level.
GS: Were getting closer and closer to the season. What is something youre most looking forward to?
KT: I get 'goose-bumps' thinking about the first time I put the Gopher jersey. I am most looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere of my first game at Ridder Arena!
GS: When you're done with your Gopher hockey career, what would you like to have accomplished, both individually and as a team?
KT: I would like to win a National Championship. I am confident our team is capable of doing this! But I would also like to take away some great memories and friendships with my new team. I hope to improve as a player and a person and some day compete in the Olympics.
