For the past three years T.J. Oshie has been developing his hockey skills at the University of North Dakota. The collegiate star and St. Louis Blues' prospect possesses all the necessary tools to succeed in the NHL and will be a welcome addition to a Blues' team that desperately needs to score more goals. RealGM.com had a chance to chat with T.J. about his future, his heroes, and his hockey hair. RealGM: What is something that you feel that you must work on to become a better player and succeed in the NHL? Oshie: I would like to get stronger, especially with the puck. The style of the game is different in the NHL and there are so many more games, so conditioning will be something that I will be working on. RealGM: What is your perception of the Blues' organization? Oshie: I went down there last summer for my first camp, and they were so professional. They were very helpful and caring, I liked it a lot. They were also understanding and supportive of my decision to return to play college hockey this season. RealGM: Have you had any contact with the Blues' organization about leaving after the season? Many people feel that you have one foot out the door. Oshie: No, not really, when I do talk to them they just tell me to keep it going and just take care of business at the college level. There have not been many talks about the near future. RealGM: Is there any mojo behind the number seven? Oshie: I was going to wear number 19 because I wore it in high school, but I decided to let the coaches choose my number. They decided to give me number seven. In St. Louis number seven belongs to Keith Tkachuk, so I?m not going to step on his toes whatsoever. I am not sure what number I will wear there. RealGM: Is there an NHL player that you pattern your game around? Oshie I don?t know if I would say I pattern my game around him, but I have been watching a lot of Alexander Ovechkin lately and I just love the way he plays. He loves scoring and mucking it up in the corners. His skill level is outstanding. RealGM: That?s a good player to choose. Oshie: Yeah, definitely, my style of play is like his but not at the same skill level. RealGM: What celebrity would you like to have dinner with? Oshie: Well growing up in Washington, we did not have a lot of hockey coverage, but we still heard a lot about Wayne Gretzky. I have liked him since I was little and have always wanted to meet him. When I was playing in B.C (British Columbia), I had a chance to meet his father; it was very special to me. RealGM: So the first time you play the Coyotes will be memorable? Oshie: Yes, I mean it will be special. He has accomplished so much, and the way he carried himself throughout his career is very admirable. RealGM: I notice you have some hockey hair going on. Is hockey hair still in or is it a thing of the past? Oshie: It?s in for me, I guess. If I cut my hair too short it makes me look like I am 15. I think it is still in but not as big as it once was. I?m going to try to keep it going. RealGM Kurtis Foster of the Minnesota Wild broke his leg a couple of weeks ago as a result of touch icing, and many fans would like to see this rule changed. Are you for or against touch icing? Oshie: I am definitely for it. It speeds up the game and keeps the defensemen on their toes. It is dangerous because of the speed, but it is part of the game. RealGM Thank you T.J. RealGM.com wishes you good luck in the NCAA tournament, and we hope to see you have a productive NHL career. Oshie: Thank you, I appreciate it. Up Next For T.J. Oshie - T.J. and the North Dakota Fighting Sioux will compete in the NCAA Frozen Four next weekend. It will be Oshie?s third Frozen Four in his three years playing with the Sioux. - After the Frozen Four T.J. will have to decide if he wants to return for his senior season or sign a contract with the Blues. Odds are the former first round pick will sign with the Blues and forgo his senior season.