HOCKEY: Traverse City Record-Eagle Highlights Zach Redmond

BIG RAPIDS - An article written by James Cook and published by the Traverse City Record-Eagle features Ferris State University standout junior defenseman Zach Redmond, a 6-foot-1, 195-pounder who already has made quite an impact for the Bulldogs.

Cook's piece gives some interesting insight to what it's like being a college student-athlete and being courted by the National Hockey League.

From a pure scoring standpoint, Redmond had a career high point total of 24 on three goals with 21 assists during his sophomore campaign.

TRAVERSE CITY - Zach Redmond is trying to stay grounded.

The Traverse City native and Ferris State standout has tried to shrug off all the hoopla that comes with being selected in the NHL Entry Draft.

Redmond is the only player on his college team to have been drafted, so it's understandable that he gets some attention after his selection by the Atlanta Thrashers. However, the defenseman, who was a team captain as just a sophomore last year, lets it slide.

"I've been really focusing on trying to not let the whole draft thing go to my head," Redmond said. "I've heard a lot of guys and a lot of coaches tell me that when it happens, try to act like nothing happened. A lot of guys get taken and they get lethargic and they think they've made it. That's one thing I really try hard not to let get to me. I'm no further than I was last year or the year before until I sign a contract."