Winter 2016. For our Newsletter each quarter we will reach out to a different goaltender for the “Quarterly 5 (Q5)”. Asking 5 questions in an effort to examine the unique perspectives they have on their games.

For our 10th installment of the Q5, we turn our attention to the USHL Green Bay Gamblers’ 1997 born Slovakian, Adam Huska. We are not the only ones; as during his second year with the team, Adam has amassed quit the resume. Leading the league in 3 goaltending categories at the time of print and considering his performance at the 2016 World Junior Championships with Slovakia’s National Under 20 team, Adam will have his pick of Division 1 schools to attend when he is ready. In June, he was selected to the New York Rangers in the 7^th round of the NHL Draft, and they couldn’t be more pleased with his recent success. A young man of…not many words, we bring you the Q5, with Adam Huska!

Q1: You are clearly comfortable and confident here on the team and in the country. Having been here for only a short while, how have you adjusted so quickly?

A:  I am a smart and funny guy. It’s been easy for me.

Q2: What are the differences between the US and Slovakian hockey philosophy and goalie training styles.

A: I think hockey is the same everywhere in the world, but just the players are different.

Q3: How do you describe your game now? What has changed since arriving in Green Bay?

A: I want to play how I feel. I am just focusing on a lot of details better than last season.

Q4: With the USHL seemingly unable to crack you, have you done all that you can at this level and what is the next step for your development?

A: I want to play Division 1 college hockey for the next couple of years. But first the Clark Cup!

Q5: Every kid dreams of playing in the National Hockey League. Having been drafted now, has that always been the end goal? How do you think that you will reach and stay in the NHL?

A: Yes it is my dream play in the NHL. Being drafted doesn’t mean the end for me. There is much work to be done still.

Thanks for the super simple responses Adam!  If you know him, you know this was a fun interview. With more success on the horizon, we wish you all the best. Follow Adam @ADAM_HUSKA on Instagram.