We are back with a new show and we talk with Kurt Kleinendorst who has been a coach for over 30 in the NHL, AHL, as well internationally, 

He tells of his beginnings in Grand Rapids Minnesota and playing youth hockey with his brother Scott. They played in the winters in his home town and other sports throughout the year. Just a fun time to grow up and be with his friends and enjoying the good times. 

Kurt didn't play travel hockey until he was in Pee Wee's. So he was really able to develop at his pace playing hockey. He had great coaches who really cared about the players and how they got the most of playing hockey. 

When he was in Bantams he looked up to the high school players in his town. He wanted to make the high school team and play hockey. The used to follow the teams in the WCHA and CCHA but it was the high school guys in his eyes who were the ones he wanted to be. 

One thing that was instilled in him was a strong work ethic from his mom and dad. If you worked hard you would benefit from the hard work. It would pay off. 

His senior year of high school was when he really came into his own and started really draw interest from University of Wisconsin and Providence College. He chose Providence because his older brother Scott was there and felt it was the right fit for him. 

How his brother wound up there at PC was due to Lou Vario calling Lou Lamoriello and telling him about these two brothers in Minnesota who were getting looks but not many offers to play college hockey. It is a great story in segment one. 

Enjoy the interview.