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Hockey players commit to service
By Jay Corn
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Thursday, October 23, 2003
Media Credit: Ryan Henry
Women´s hockey player Melanie Pudsey reads to Ty during storytime with the Huskies Monday evening at the St. Cloud Public Library.
As part of the SCSU hockey program's continuing community service program, members of the men's and women's team took time to visit the St. Cloud Public Library Monday. �There were no skates or pucks involved in this outreach activity though, just good old-fashioned books.
Now in their fifth year of partnership, the hockey program and the library team up on various events throughout the academic year, most focused on reaching children. �On this night, the four SCSU hockey players who voluntarily took time out of their lives to read children's books to the seven tikes in attendance were made to feel right at home by their young audience.
"We're all here voluntary, and in all honesty, we really get a kick out of coming up here and doing this," said junior forward Melanie Pudsey. �
"It's really pretty fun to see the kids wanting to get involved, asking questions and adding their cute comments," Pudsey said.
Junior defenseman Nate Wright, sophomore defenseman Greg Tam, sophomore forward Calise Johnson and Pudsey all took turns reading various children's books, most of which were based on the idea of being kind to those who are different than yourself.
While one player read, another would have a copy of the same book and show the corresponding pictures to the kids as they listened. �
After cycling through half a dozen books, the players fielded questions from their toddler audience. �Most pertained to how many goals different players had scored, and where their hometowns were. �
"I'm glad the kids were really into this," Johnson said. �
"It was good to see them all interested and having fun. �If I were a six-year-old I'm sure I'd be talking, laughing, and moving around too. �It was funny though, and I think this was a really good night for all involved," she said.
To cap the evening off, the library's staff had autograph tables set up so the kids could personally meet and talk with their elder narrators. �Player cards, along with water bottles and banners were provided free of charge, and every child in attendance got autographs from all four visitors. �
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