Despite the distance, he was a star for the school's ice hockey team, being named the most valuable player and setting the shutout record as a senior.
While an overtime loss in the conference semifinal ultimately prevented Army from reaching the national tournament, Kozlowski's achievements were recognized and he was joined by teammate Colin Bilek for just the second time that the program had a player nemed to the All-American team.
Then-Secretary of Defense Mark Esper changed the military's policy, allowing graduated to defer active service while pursuing professional sports careers.
As a player he was entitled to receive two complimentary tickets to each home game and decided to give the seats to active or retired military members.
Additionally, despite the difficulties presented by COVID-19, Kozlowski ties to find time to visit with former military personnel at the Iowa City VA Medical Center.