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Goodwin Spends Summer in Mexico

ByUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - While many of his teammates have spent their summers relaxing while working out or conditioning for the upcoming season, men's hockey junior David Goodwin spent the first half of his summer studying in Mexico. The forward, who notched 15 goals during the 2014-15 campaign, found his niche while taking classes towards his Spanish degree. Goodwin stayed with a host family, which he said was one of the most appealing parts about choosing this abroad experience. "I stayed with a Mexican family who was only able to speak Spanish," said Goodwin. "It's a little bit different from other programs where you get to stay in an apartment or a dorm.