Kehoe, Wohlfeiler, Prouty

This week we will meet three freshman from Southern California, Kristi Kehoe, Alyssa Wohlfeiler and Autumn Prouty. All three young ladies played last season for the California Selects and they all chose to come out east to play for Northeastern University. Here's what they had to say.

Was coming to school at Northeastern your first time to the East Coast?
Kehoe : No, I have been out to the East Coast many other times for hockey...tournaments, hockey camps, etc.

Wolhfeiler : No, I have been to the East Coast before when I played for the Cal Selects. I played in the Connecticut Polar Bear Tournament with Cal for about 8 years.

Prouty : My team in California played in a lot of tournaments back east, however I had never been to Boston before my unofficial visit to Northeastern in 2006.

What do you miss the most about California?
Kehoe : Of the state itself, I miss the ocean. I love the ocean (the beach) so much. I would have to say just in general though, all of my friends and family from home.

Wolhfeiler : I definitely miss my family and my dog the most.

Prouty : I miss everything about California. I miss my family a lot. There's also this laid back attitude in California that I grew up with, so it's been interesting trying to adjust to such a different vibe.

What is the biggest difference between the culture surrounding the game on the East Coast and the West Coast?
Kehoe : On the West Coast our style of hockey is more creative. Not that the East Coast isn't but I guess personally I have never really had to deal with so many systems in the game. I really do enjoy the systems though. I feel like it makes the game a little more simple.

Wolhfeiler : I would say the West Coast plays a more creative game where the players have more freedom to do what they want. Here on the East Coast there's a lot of systems you have to stick with and it's a more team oriented game.

Prouty : Hockey is more offensive minded in the West. Roller Hockey is also pretty popular California.

Hockey being a team sport how has your familiarity with each other helped in that aspect of the game?
Kehoe : I feel like because we have known each other for so long that we have a deeper understanding of one another on the ice. We know what the other is going to do before they even do it.

Wolhfeiler : I think it has helped a lot. Being with your teammates everyday for a few hours definitely makes a difference when you're with each other on the ice.

Prouty : I've been playing with these girls for 6 years now, and we're all aware of each other's playing style.

Are you ready for the winter?
Kehoe : YES!! BRING IT ON! I love snow, and I sure don't get a lot of that where I am from. So I hope that this winter is amazing!!

Wolhfeiler : Oh definitely. I can't wait for it to snow.

Prouty : I'll be freezing.

What are you majoring in and what do you plan on doing after graduation?
Kehoe : I am majoring in Athletic Training. After graduation I would like to coach, but it just depends on where God wants me to go. I really would like a chance to play on the U-22 National Team.

Wolhfeiler : Right now I am majoring in athletic training and I would like to be a hockey coach after I graduate. If I can't do that right away then I would like to be involved with any kind of sports.

Prouty : I'm in the general studies program right now, and I'm considering changing my major from communications to music industry. After school, I'd love to work for a record company because I've always had a strong passion for music.

What is your most memorable moment of Northeastern Hockey?
Kehoe : My most memorable moment was when I scored my first goal as an NU Husky against the University of Minnesota (Gophers). I was so excited.

Wolhfeiler : Well, since we haven't won our first game yet which would be my original answer, I would say scoring my first collegiate goal. It was against North Dakota and we were down 1-0 with a few minutes left in the game and then we tied it up and went into overtime/shootout.

Prouty : I feel extremely fortunate that I've been given the opportunity to skate for this team. The girls are really supportive and so much fun to be around.