Hockey brings father and son together

University hockey player Justin Wells.

Following in their father's footsteps is a goal many sons share, but what about following in their fathers blade-tracks? This is what sophomore Justin Wells is doing as a second-generation Falcon hockey player.

Justin's father, Jeff Wells, started not on a rink but on the frozen St. Lawrence River in Brockville, Ontario. Jeff’s uncle, a scout for the NHL’s Hartford Whalers, lived in a house on the river. His uncle had a profound impact on his hockey career.

“He encouraged me to play college hockey,” Jeff said.