Hornet Boys Hockey - The Journey

The tradition of Hornet hockey is as strong as any sport in the state. Most players matriculate from the Edina Hockey Association which is the largest youth hockey association in the country. As kids progress from Mites to Bantams, hundreds of families go through the ups and downs of tryouts, fun times at away tournaments, and the joy of being teammates with a wide variety of kids. As many people realize, the journey to representing Edina on the high school team is a tough one and competition is fierce. Natural skills, genetics, and work ethic are some of the major factors that impact whether or not players are selected for the team.

We spoke with two seniors, Captain Mike Vorlicky and Kevin Delaney to find out how their paths from their driveways imitating Ryan Suter and Pavel Datsyuk to Varsity hockey differed and their reflections on the experience.