Q + A with Junior Defensemen Matt Kotch

By: Mark Ferrante

I recently got the chance to sit down with Junior Defensemen Matt Kotch to talk about his outstanding play so far this season and his Rebel teammates. Enjoy.

MF – “We all know the team is doing well, but how do you feel about your play 5 games into the season?”

MK – “I feel like I haven’t been playing to my potential, I need to pick it up.”

MF- “What teammate of yours has impressed you the most so far?”

MK – “Mike Kochenash has been moving the puck real well, moving his feet, making the plays and scoring the goals.”

MF – “How would you grade the fans so far? Whats your favorite chant at the games?”

MK – “The fans are same of the best we’ve ever had, really vocal and loud. My favorite chant is R-E-B-S REBS REBS REBS!”

MF – “Do you have a pregame ritual? Are you superstitious?”

MK – “Um, pregame ritual, I really am not superstitious, who needs superstitions?”

MF – “If the hockey team had a Christmas party, who shows up in the ugliest sweater? Who’s the best dancer? And who shows up one hour late?”

MK – “(Laughs)…It quite obvious Buckley is the best dancer. Ugliest Christmas sweater, Im gonna say Crane, if he wears one, and Eddie or Leiro shows up late.”

MF – “Thanks and good luck.”

MK – “Thanks, keep up the fan base.”

Game recaps are coming, just wanted to write this up real fast!