Player Spotlight

Player Spotlight highlights the finer details and elements while supplying insight to the fans on what a player's thought process may be pertaining to a certain play, game or situation. It brings the intensity, passion, and inner most thoughts of the individual player that otherwise may not be felt or heard.



PLPA correspondent, Kevin M. Neibauer caught up with Philadelphia Wings rookie, Geoff Snider. Snider recently was selected and started in the NLL All-Star Game. Geoff notched three goals and three assists for the East. Kevin has Geoff Snider in the PLPA Player Spotlight.




Question Geoff, what are your impressions of Philadelphia?
Answer

Philadelphia has been great to me so far. That fans are amazing and the organization is first class. I'm enjoying playing for the Wings.




Question Three goals and three assists in the All-Star Game....what are your thoughts?
Answer The All-Star Game was a great experience and an honor to be a part of. There are so many tremendous athletes in this league, I was very flattered to have been considered in the selections. As far as the goals and assists go, when you play with so many incredible players it really complements you as a player. The points that were earned in that game are a direct reflection of the players that are playing around you. Playing with those guys makes you a better player.


Question Have you played any other sports?
Answer I played hockey my entire life until I came to college for lacrosse. I also played a lot of squash growing up and play golf really poorly.


Question How did you get turned on to Lacrosse?
Answer

I started playing lacrosse in the 5th grade, the sport was introduced to me during gym class and I was hooked.




Question How are your teammates with the Wings?
Answer

Every guy on that team is fantastic. We have a really tight squad and the chemistry in the room is great. I think we have such a unique blend of personalities and athletes.


Question Team to beat in the East?
Answer

Record wise I would say Rochester, but I think we are really difficult to beat. Teams have had to scratch and claw to beat us.




Question Team to beat in the West?
Answer

Obviously Colorado. They are playing really well right now.




Question Favorite team to play against so far?
Answer

Buffalo for sure.




Question Favorite city to play in?
Answer

Hands down Philadelphia, we have the best fans in the sports world.




Question Do you play in the MLL?
Answer

I play for the Denver Outlaws in the MLL. They are a first class organization and I am very proud to be a part of it.




PLPA Correspondent

Kevin M. Neibauer has been contributing articles to several on-line sites in the Philadelphia, Pa. area.

Currently acts as the Philadelphia Correspondent for InTheCrease.com and also Just Hockey. Kevin has been writing for Just Hockey for three seasons and for InTheCrease for two.

Currently being published each month, Neibauer covers both the Philadelphia Phantoms and the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League for Just Hockey. Kevin also contributes feature stories and interviews for that site.

Besides those two sites, Neibauer has contributed to several Lacrosse sites, as well as writing for three Philadelphia based, All-Sports sites.

Kevin was introduced to the indoor game of Lacrosse in the 1970's, when as a child, he would attend games in the old Eagle Pro Box League.

Other Lacrosse background: Served as a referee in the Philadelphia Box Lacrosse Association.

Neibauer, by day, is a Union Sheet Metal Worker out of Local 19 in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania area and is married and lives in Philadelphia with his family.

Kevin can be reached at KJIEN@aol.com




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