By Ethan Harrigan – Sports Editor

Kyle Kosh is a senior at Jonathan Law and captain of the Milford Mariners. Last year, the team qualified for the SCC and State tournament for the first time since 2015 with a record of 8-12. This year, winter sports seasons were postponed to January 19 due to COVID-19, and many changes have been made. Sports Editor Ethan Harrigan interviewed Kosh about the team and his role.

Ethan Harrigan: How does it feel to be captain for your senior season?

Kyle Kosh: It’s definitely rewarding to have been named captain for this upcoming season. The decision was made through a voting process done by each member of the team, so it is nice to know that I have earned respect from my teammates.

EH: How is this year different from past years?

KK: Usually our team gets dressed and can leave our gear in our own locker room at the Milford Ice Pavilion. However, this year we will not start the season using that locker room. The greatest difference, though, is players must compete with masks on. We will be given mask breaks and will not come off the ice to our locker room between periods. Creating bonds off the ice will also be minimized as there are limits to how much we can see one another.

EH: What has the team been doing to get ready for the season?

KK: We began captain’s practices and conditioning in September. These were cut short after we were notified that sports were to be put on hold until January 19th. Since then, we have not done anything official, but most of us have been in the gym and have gotten some ice time.

EH: How do you plan to lead the team this year and what are your personal goals?

KK: I plan to make sure everyone will be following the guidelines in order to compete this season. Hopefully I can provide motivation and push our team in the right direction. My personal goal is to get All-State.

EH: What is the team hoping to accomplish this season?

KK: We are hoping to, of course, have a winning record. I’m not too familiar with what the SCC is doing for the tournament but whatever they are holding, we want to win.