On The Green - Aaron Kinslow

On North Washington Street in Bismarck, there's an Ice Arena and a Golf Course and it turns out, ...  More »

On North Washington Street in Bismarck, there's an Ice Arena and a Golf Course and it turns out, they're right next to each other...and that works out well for one guy who's familiar the sports that occur at both. Here's 'On The Green.' (Billboard:) 'On The Green' is sponsored by BNC National Bank and Bismarck Lumber. (Dan Williamson:) We are 'On The Green' again this week and we are back at Tom O'Leary Golf Course in Bismarck and back on top of my head is my lucky 'Winnepeg Jets' hat and talking to us is a guy who knows a thing or two about Hockey - the rinks and the links as a matter of fact. New Bobcats Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow - Aaron, I understand that you like hockey a little bit, but you like golf too? (Aaron Kinslow) Yeah, I grew up playing hockey and ever since the age of 10 and right around the same time, playing golf and both are great spots to play. (Dan Williamson:) Well, lets go play! (Aaron Kinslow:) Sounds good. (Dan Williamson:) Aaron, if you just want to talk about how you got into the game of golf - when did it all start for you? (Aaron Kinslow:) It was right around the age of 10 and I started golfing wth my dad and I started golfing with my dad and progressed slowly into doing that and then into high school and then when I was in the offseason and not playing hockey. (Dan Williamson:) You see this a lot where hockey players make good golfers - do you think that is true first off and if that is why? Why do you think that is the case? (Aaron Kinslow:) I think it does because it is a great game that kind of relates to hockey and its a great mental game because you have to prepare so much between one shot and the next and the next and a hockey game can take a long time, so it is a great mental kind of preparation for hockey, especially goaltenders. (Dan Williamson:) Ultimately, what are you hoping to try and accomplish in your time with the Bobcats? 1:23 (Aaron Kinslow:) To help move kids on and have successful seasons, one after another. (Dan Williamson:) If there is a key to success for this upcoming season, what do you see that key being? (Aaron Kinslow:) I think just trying to outwork guys, that is going to be the biggest thing. With our schedule and how it shapes up, I think it plays into our favor where I think if we have that mindset that we are going to out work teams and out work players on the other team, I think we'll be fine. Kinslow had been an assistant with the Fargo-Moorhead Jets. He and the Cats have another training camp approaching, before the preseason opener with Notre Dame and the season opener at the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota.  « Less