University of Connecticut Athletics
Feature: Former Husky Kyle Huson Building Career at USA Hockey
12/23/2019 10:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
Before finding a career in hockey, 2016 UConn alum Kyle Huson took a bit of a detour and found himself working for a Minor League Baseball team in Maryland.
For two seasons, Huson worked as the broadcast/public relations and community relations assistant for the Frederick Keys.
Today, Huson serves as the digital content coordinator at USA Hockey back in his home state of Colorado, finally working for the sport that has helped shape who he is today.
"I had been looking for a way to get back into hockey in some way, shape or form, and this was the perfect opportunity," said Huson. "I also wanted to make sure that any job I took, I wasn't just taking it to have a job. I wanted to make sure it was something I was interested in and enjoy doing every day. What I'm doing right now is a lot of fun and on most days, doesn't feel like work."
"On a day-to-day basis, I am making sure our website is up-to-date while helping create fun, engaging content for our digital channels," said Huson. "I provide support for social media and am largely in charge of producing videos that will go out to our members, on our social media channels and on YouTube. I also travel to different events to provide on-site content, which has been a blast, and I have produced a number of different multimedia projects where I'll go to an event, write a story, take photos and create a video."
Huson spent four years as a Husky appearing in 134 games with 13 points on three goals and 10 assists. His junior season he totaled 45 blocked shots, tying him for 33rd among Hockey East defensemen.
Student-athletes do the impossible, managing their sport, school, a social life and all other responsibilities that come with being a full-time college student. You're learning a lot about yourself and like any other college student, trying to figure out what kind of impact you plan to make post-graduation.
"Being a student-athlete, you learn so much," said Huson. "As an athlete, if you don't get the job done in practice you're not going to play in the game. The same is true in the working world—if you don't get your job done, you're not going to be working there very long. You have to learn time management skills and figure out a way to make things happen, even if it seems impossible. There have been many days where a bunch of things pile up that are on deadline, and I know that I have to figure out a way to get it all taken care of. You learn how to be a good teammate and work with a diverse group of individuals."
For over a year now, he has been giving back to the game that has helped shape him. According to Huson, that is what has makes working for USA Hockey so rewarding.
