It's kind of frustrating because you can have a great year and then all of a sudden, one game and you're done. At the same time, that's the beauty of it. Anyone can win, and whoever plays the hardest is going to come out with the championship.

When all is said and done, because I have a degree, I'll have a lot more options.

You're seeing more and more college guys getting drafted, and more and more college guys playing in the NHL.

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My ancestors were fighters, something I have inherited.

Many composers use software to write music - programs like Finale or Sibelius. There are also recording programs. I should say I'm still very old-fashioned, I still use pencil and paper. But almost every composer I know does it the 'new way.'