Dakota Odgers is 11 years old, and is the son of former Thrasher player and current Thrashers radio broadcaster Jeff Odgers.

 
Q: How old are you, and how long have you been playing hockey?
A: 11, and since I was 2.

Q: What was it like watching your dad play for the Thrashers?
A: Pretty awesome, just being at the rink, and always being at the games.

Q:What was your favorite memory of your dad in a hockey game?
A: It would be probably have to be the last game of the season in '02 against Carolina when he scored a goal.

Q: What was your favorite fight of your dad’s?
A: Todd Fedoruk. Fedoruk’s about 6’5” and my dad just started knocking him in the face a few times and it was pretty awesome to watch.

Q: Who is the coolest player you have met?
A: Coolest player I’ve ever met was Joe Sakic. He’s a really nice guy.

Q: Who was your idol?
A: My dad was my idol because he’s my dad and because he played hockey which is I’ve always wanted to do.

Q: What is Jeff Odgers like as a coach?
A: He is a pretty quiet coach, actually. If you aren’t doing things right he’ll get on you pretty quick but he’s not going to grab your cage and start yelling at you. He will get on if you aren’t doing things right.