Patrick Koudys, the gritty, tough defenseman and nuclear engineering major, is making quite a name for himself early this hockey season. However, it was a long journey for the Penn State captain and Washington Capitals draft pick to get to where he is today. Born in Smithville, Ontario, Koudys was part of a big-time hockey family and was immersed in the sport from a young age.

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