One of 13 freshmen on the squad ... lone player from Washington ... one of 10 players from the North American Hockey League.
BACKGROUND: Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany ... now calls Richland, Wash., home ... 2010 graduate of San Creek High School ... played hockey and baseball ... first baseman on the diamond ... played for head coach John Becanic and the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL ... voted team fan favorite ... son of Hans and Dana Vogel ... has one brother, Evan ... father, Hans, and uncle, Rich Meader, served in the Army ... grandfather, Bill Meader, is retired from the Air Force ... Kyle enjoys baseball, football and music in his spare time ... lists Felix Hernandez, Jake Locker, Hope Solo, Jonathan Towes, Patrick Kane and Marion Hossa as his favorite athletes ... attended four high schools in four years ... only person in his family to ever play hockey.
