March 1, 2011 - 10:10pm
Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Miami (Ohio) co-captain Carter Camper
BY MARK BURNS
The Miami (Ohio) hockey team has the most prolific scorers right now in Division-I college hockey in Andy Miele and Carter Camper. Miele has a 15-34-49 scoring line while Camper boasts a 14-32-46 line for the RedHawks.
This upcoming weekend, the No. 9 Michigan hockey team will travel to Oxford, Ohio for a tw0-game weekend series and will have the tall task of containing the senior-duo.
In a phone interview with The Michigan Daily earlier this week, Camper responded to questions about the Michigan-Miami rivalry, playing juniors with current Wolverines' Bryan Hogan and Chad Langlais and more.
On the rivalry with Michigan over the last few years...
"It’s a rivalry because it’s usually the top two programs, or close to the top couple programs, in the CCHA every year. There’s great players on both teams. You add in the fans too. We have great fans in Miami, and they have great fans at Michigan. Everything goes into it and definitely has added to a great rivalry these last few years and hopefully many years to come."
On playing juniors with former Wolverines' Chad Langlais and Bryan Hogan on the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League...
"I still stay in touch with both of those guys. When I was in Lincoln, Hogie went to high school with me so that added to our relationship — hung out a lot. With Langlais too, we’re still friends now whether we call or text. We usually see them once a year down here at Miami, they come to visit too."
On last year's mullet-faux hawk hair combination...
"Most of our team did it. I don’t remember — I think we all did it for the playoffs, but I don’t remember if we all kept it for Joe Louis or not … I kept it for a while actually, thought it was kind of fun and cool. I don’t like to spend money on haircuts to be honest with you."
On expectations playing Michigan...
"It’s pretty obvious that they’re extremely talented every year. A lot of players want to go to Michigan — there’s a great tradition there. Every year, you’re going to get extremely talented players, and the reason why they’re so successful is because they work hard, too."
On playing with teammate Andy Miele...
“We’re two competitive players, and our roles are to score. Hopefully we can continue to score. Right now, we’re not having much success as a team … We want to make a push for the NCAA Tournament.”
