This week we feature Michigan senior forward Carl Hagelin and Notre Dame sophomore goaltender Mike Johnson.
2010-11
Mike Johnson
Team: Notre Dame
Position: Goaltender
Class: Sophomore
Age: 21Height: 5’10"
Weight: 194
Hometown: Verona, Wisconsin
2009-10 Stat Line: 10-13-5, .910 SV%, 2.60 GAA
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the NAHL Robertson Cup
2. Playing in my first college game
3. 2002 Nationals in Colorado Springs
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Ryan Suter
2. Ryan Miller
3. Martin Brodeur
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Somebody Like You
2. Raise Your Glass
3. Living on a Prayer
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Weeds
3. Rescue Me
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Omelette
2. Lunch – Grilled chicken
3. Dinner – Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2. San Diego, CA
3. Las Vegas
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. All Opponents
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. My brother Eric
2. My teammates
3. Bob Suter
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Time management
2. Hard work
3. Respect
Carl Hagelin
Team: Michigan
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185
Hometown: Sodertalje, Sweden
2009-2010 Stat Line: 19-31-50 (45 GP)Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing in the Frozen Four freshman year
2. Silver at World Juniors
3. First game with Swedish National Team
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Henrik Zetterberg
2. Marian Gaborik
3. Peter Forsberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. The Fray - Never Say Never
2. Akon - Sexy Chick
3. Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne - Down
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Remember the Titans
2. Armageddon
3. Wedding Crashers
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit
2. Lunch - Chicken and pasta
3. Dinner - Fish and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Hawaii
2. France
3. Spain
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Greger Hanson (Northern Michigan)
2. Calle Ridderwall (Notre Dame)
3. Erik Gustafsson (Northern Michigan)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Emil Billberg
2. Fredric Anderson
3. Louie Caporusso
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Never give up
2. Stay positive
3. Always work hard
Jared Brown
Team: Northern Michigan
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 24
Height: 5’10"Weight: 180
Hometown: Gardner, Kansas
2009-10 Stat Line: 9-14-23 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing outside when I was younger
2. First college goal
3. Playing home games for the Lincoln Stars
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Joe Thornton
2. Pavel Datsyuk
3. Jarret Stoll
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Only Girl
2. Firework
3. Check it Out
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. King of Queens
2. Out Cold
3. Burn Notice
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Eggs and bacon
2. Lunch – Nacho bar
3. Dinner – Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Dallas, Texas
2. Lincoln, Nebraska
3. Kansas City
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carter Camper
2. Andy Miele
3. Bryan Hogan
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Anthoney Bohn
2. Brian Bednarczyk
3. Donald Burns
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Don’t get too high, don’t get too low
2. Work hard
3. Always have fun
Shane Sims
Team: Ohio State
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 22Height: 6’1"
Weight: 195
Hometown: East Amherst, New York
2009-10 Stat Line: 5-12-17 (34 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the Clark Cup
2. Committing to Ohio State
3. Being drafted in the NHL
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Brent Seabrook
3. Alexander Ovechkin
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Eminem – Not Afraid
2. Travie McCoy – Billionaire
3. Notorious BIG – Big Poppa
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Dexter
3. Slap Shot
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Steak and eggs
2. Lunch – Qdoba burrito
3. Dinner – Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Mexico
2. Florida
3. Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Miami
2. Michigan
3. Notre Dame
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Donnie Hallmark
2. Jeff Petry
3. Trevor Lewis
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard Work
2. Dedication
3. Passion
Dustin Gazley
Team: Michigan State
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 21
Height: 5’8"Weight: 165
Hometown: Southfield, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 9-12-21 (38 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the GLI Championship
2. Winning three national championships in roller hockey
3. Playing for Michigan State University
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Pavel Bure
2. Pavel Datsyuk
3. Derek Boogaard
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Dynamite
2. Club Can’t Handle Me
3. Who Dat Girl
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Dexter
2. The Hangover
3. Happy Gilmore
Favorite 3 websites
3. USCHO
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Western omelette
2. Lunch – Lou and Harrys Grill
3. Dinner – Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Bahamas
2. Mexico
3. Vancouver
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Zach Redmond
2. Carter Camper
3. Jerry Kuhn
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Andrew Rowe
2. Zach Redmond
3. All the boys on MSU
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Dedication
2. Work ethic
3. Teamwork
Chad Billins
Team: Ferris State
Position: Defenseman
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 5’10"
Weight: 175
Hometown: Marysville, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-8-11 (40 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Making it to the "Joe" last year
2. Competing in the championship game of the Clark Cup Finals in the USHL with Waterloo
3. Winning the Port Huron Silver Sticks tournament as a Bantam
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Kris Russell
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Plan B – The Recluse
2. Lil’ Wayne – Bill Gates
3. September – Cry For You
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Tommy Boy
2. Californication
3. Dumb and Dumber
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Eggs and toast
2. Lunch – Turkey sandwich
3. Dinner – Spaghetti
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Yellowstone
2. Mexico
3. Grand Canyon
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Andy Miele
2. Carl Hagelin
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Brett Olson
2. Taylor Nelson
3. Jason Billins
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Teamwork
2. Leadership
3. Discipline
Marc Rodriguez
Team: Bowling Green
Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Age: 20
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 180
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-2-5 (34 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. First collegiate goal against Michigan
2. Winning a state championship in Midgets.
3. Beating Michigan at Yost.
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Kris Versteeg
2. Jonathan Toews
3. Patrick Kane
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Kanye West – Dark Fantasy
2. Mac Miller – Nikes on my Feet
3. Swedish House Mafia – Miami 2 Ibiza
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Family Guy
2. Tosh.0
3. The Office
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Eggs benedict
2. Lunch – Subway
3. Dinner – Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Miami
2. Los Angeles
3. Toronto
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Andy Miele
2. Terry Broadhurst
3. Will Weber
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Terry Broadhurts
2. Conor Allen
3. Ian Ruel
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Never give up
2. Attention to detail
3. Teamwork
Billy Maday
Team: Notre Dame
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 22
Height: 5’11"
Weight: 182
Hometown: Burr Ridge, Illinois
2009-10 Stat Line: 7-14-27 (30 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning a national championship in Bantams
2. Scoring a game-winning overtime goal in state finals
3. Winning the CCHA Playoffs my freshman year
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Pavel Datsyuk
2. Rick Nash
3. Patrick Sharp
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Wynter Gordon ft. David Guetta – Dirty Talk
2. Kato – Turn the Lights Off
3. Kenny Chesney – Somewhere with You
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Shawshank Redemption
2. Burn Notice
3. Wall Street
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Eggs and hash browns
2. Lunch – Italian beef sandwich
3. Dinner – Filet Mignon
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Half Moon Bay, California
2. New York City, New York
3. Chicago, Illinois
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Andy Miele
2. Mike Embach
3. Jordan Samuels-Thomas
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Mike Embach
2. Mike Seidel
3. Jordan Samuels-Thomas
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Never be satisfied
2. You have to earn the things you want
3. You have to work hard to get to the top and harder to stay there
Justin Florek
Team: Northern Michigan
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 20
Height: 6’4"Weight: 200
Hometown: Marquette, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 12-23-35 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning a bronze medal at World Under-18’s
2. Playing for the NTDP
3. Making the NCAA Tournament last year
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Tomas Holmstrom
2. Johan Franzen
3. Joe Thornton
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Craig Morgan – Red Neck Yacht Club
2. Eric Church – Guys Like Me
3. Rise Against – Hairline Fracture
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Pardon the Interruption
2. Any hunting or fishing shows on Versus
3. ESPN
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Eggs over easy, hash browns, sausage
2. Lunch – Mac n’ Cheese
3. Dinner – Pasta salad
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Fishing in Alaska
2. Finland
3. Florida
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Rick Schofield
2. Carter Camper
3. Zach Redmond
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Steve West
2. Sean Lorenz
3. Pat Gaul
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work hard at everything you do
2. Hard work will eventually pay off
3. How to fight through adversity
Kyle O'Kane
Team: Western Michigan
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 23Height: 5’9"
Weight: 172
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
2009-10 Stat Line: 4-3-7 (26 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning Junior A National Championship with the St. Louis Bandits
2. Winning back-to-back Jr. B National Championships with the St. Louis Jr. Blues
3. Pee Wee Quebec hockey tournament
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Martin St. Louis
2. Paul Statsny
3. Bobby Ryan
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Drake – I’m Ready for Ya
2. Katy Perry - Firework
3. Kid Cudi – Up Up and Away
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Town
2. Mr. Deeds
3. America’s Funniest Home Videos
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich
2. Lunch – Turkey and ham sandwich with a cup of soup
3. Dinner – Chicken Alfredo
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Los Angeles
2. Las Vegas
3. Montreal
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Pat Cannone
2. Carter Camper
3. Chad Langlais
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Patrick Maroon
2. Ryan Kretzer
3. Wes Love
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Responsibility
2. Respect
3. Success comes from hard work
Cal Heeter
Team: Ohio State
Position: Goaltender
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6’4"
Weight: 195
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
2009-10 Stat Line: 3.19 GAA, .897 Sv% (20 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the Junior A Championship
2. Committing to Ohio State
3. First collegiate win
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Ryan Miller
2. Jonathan Quick
3. Jaroslav Halak
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Far East Movement – Like a G6
2. Motley Crue – Kick Start My Heart
3. OAR - Untitled
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Top Gear
2. Entourage
3. Blow
Favorite 3 websites
3. USCHO
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Chocolate chip pancakes
2. Lunch – Burrito bowl
3. Dinner – Steak special
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Banff
2. Florida
3. Chicago
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Ben Warda
2. Zack Josepher
3. Kyle O’Kane
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Zach Josepher
2. John Albert
3. Jeff Ceccacci
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic
2. Determination
3. Competitive edge
Trevor Nill
Team: Michigan State
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6’3"
Weight: 195
Hometown: Novi, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 2-7-9 (26 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning World Junior A Challenge
2. First MSU goal
3. Winning the GLI Championship
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nick Lidstrom
2. Adam Graves
3. Henrik Zetterberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Bass Hunter - DoTa
2. Chris Tomlin - Our God
3. Kutless - Strong Tower
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Mythbusters
2. The Office
3. Gladiator
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Pancakes and bacon
2. Lunch – BLT
3. Dinner – Steak, potatoes and strawberries
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Fort Collins, Colorado
2. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
3. Banff, Alberta
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Alex Macleod
2. Curtis Mckenzie
3. Eric Kroshus
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Matt Crandell
2. Alex Macleod
3. Zach Golembiewski
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work will pay off
2. To whom much is given, much is expected
3. Never give up
Dillin Stonehouse
Team: Lake Superior
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6’0"Weight: 188
Hometown: Elkhorn, Manitoba
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-4-7 (37 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing in the Wisconsin tournament
2. First home game at the Taffy Abel
3. SJHL All-Star Team
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Scott Niedermayer
2. Bobby Orr
3. Steve Yzerman
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Kings of Leon – Pick Up Truck
2. Matthew Good – Double Life
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Slow Cheetah
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Weeds
2. Always Sunny in Philadelphia
3. The League
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Eggs benedict
2. Lunch – Quiznos Sandwiches
3. Dinner – Fettucini alfredo
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Switzerland
2. France
3. England
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carl Hagelin
2. Matt Rust
3. Carter Camper
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Jason Bowles
2. Andrew Perrault
3. Domenic Monardo
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. Perseverance
3. Interesting places hockey can take you
David Solway
Team: Bowling Green
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 5’10"Weight: 160
Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
2009-10 Stat Line: 5-13-18 (35 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the Clark Cup National Championship with the Sioux Falls Stampede
2. Making my first junior team
3. Season opening nights at BGSU Ice Arena
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Theo Fleury
2. Brian Gionta
3. Sid the Kid
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Taylor Swift - Mine
2. I’m Here for the Party
3. Detroit Rock City
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Eastbound and Down
2. ESPN
3. Band of Brothers
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Chocolate chip pancakes
2. Lunch – Chipotle steak burrito
3. Dinner – Steak and twice baked potato with garlic bread
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Iceland
2. British Columbia
3. Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Dan Sexton
2. Zach Redmond
3. Corey Tropp
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Dan Sexton
2. Andrew Krelove
3. Nick Eno
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. Accountability
3. Leadership
Carter Camper
Team: Miami
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 5’9"Weight: 173
Hometown: Rocky River, Ohio
2009-10 Stat Line: 15-28-43 (44 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the CCHA regular season
2. Frozen Four journey to D.C.
3. Every home opener at the Goggin
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Alex Ovechkin
2. Martin St. Louis
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Tim McGraw – Felt Good on my Lips
2. Lewis Copeland – Honkytonk Princess
3. Jason Aldean – My Kind of Party
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Everybody Loves Raymond
2. Dexter
3. Eastbound and Down
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs
2. Lunch – Any sandwich
3. Dinner – Steak, sweet potatoes and green beans
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Bobcaygeon, Canada
2. Washington D.C.
3. Alaska (Minus the flights)
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carl Hagelin
2. Jason Gregoire
3. Rick Schofield
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Miami Hockey Team
2. Jake "Papa Chirps" Cepis
3. Tomas Petruska
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Discipline
2. Accountability
3. Enjoy the journey
Kyle Bonis
Team: Ferris State
Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Age: 21
Height: 5’11"Weight: 175
Hometown: Lindsay, Ontario
2009-10 Stat Line: 2-4-6 (23 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. My first junior hockey goal
2. The day I committed to Ferris State
3. My first college goal
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Jarome Iginla
2. Sidney Crosby
3. Steven Stamkos
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Lifehouse - Storm
2. Chris Brown - Yeah 3x
3. Eminem - Cinderella Man
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Illusionist
2. Youngblood
3. The Rocket - Maurice Richard Story
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Blueberry cereal
2. Lunch – Chicken Salad
3. Dinner - Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Dominican Republic
2. Boston, Massachusetts
3. Victoria, British Columbia
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Andy Miele
2. Carl Hagelin
3. John Albert
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Matt Kirzinger
2. Chris Paliafito
3. Dan Radke
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. Believe in yourself and your teammates
3. Never give up on your dreams
Walt Kyle
Team: Northern Michigan
Position: Head Coach (9th Season)
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
2009-10 Record: 20-13-8
Career Record at NMU: 161-134-34
Best 3 Hockey Memories
1. Winning a National Championship in Junior Hockey with the Austin Mavericks
2. Competing in three NCAA finals as a player with two schools, NMU and BC
3. Winning a National Championship at NMU as an Assistant Coach in 1991
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Mark Messier
2. Dallas Drake
3. Danny Cleary
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. I don't own an iPod
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Stand By Me
2. Family Guy
3. Hoosiers
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Coffee
2. Lunch – Cheeseburger
3. Dinner – Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. New York City
2. Naples, Florida
3. Marquette, Michigan
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carl Hagelin
2. Andy Miele
3. Rick Schofield
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. John Kyle
2. Mike Gibbons
3. John Olver
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Good things are never easy, but are certainly worth the effort
2. Being talented doesn't get you anywhere if you don't work at all
3. Being a part of a winning team is a lot more fun than just having individual success
Riley Sheahan
Team: Notre Dame
Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Age: 18
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario
2009-10 Stat Line: 6-11-17 (37 GP)
Best 3 Hockey Memories
1. Playing in the Provincial High School Hockey Championships, finishing in second
2. Winning a prospects tournament in Toronto
3. The 2010 NHL Draft
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Rick Nash
2. Sidney Crosby
3. Peter Forsberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Linkin Park - Waiting for the End
2. Katy Perry - Fireworks
3. Matchbox 20 - Bright Lights
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Role Models
2. Family Guy
3. Mystery Alaska
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Ham and eggs
2. Lunch – Grilled cheese and soup
3. Dinner – Pizza and chicken wings
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2. Austin, Texas
3. St. Johns, Newfoundland
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Louie Caporusso
2. Chay Genoway
3. Cam Atkinson
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. All my teammates
2. Taylor Beck (OHL - Guelph Storm)
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. To be a team player
2. To be humble
3. To be competative
Peter Boyd
Team: Ohio State
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 190
Hometown: Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick
2009-10 Stat Line: 6-27-33 (39 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. 40 win season at Northwood School
2. Committing to Ohio State
3. First college goal
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Sidney Crosby
2. Brenden Morrow
3. Martin St. Louis
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. ACDC - Thunderstruck
2. Ray Jones Jr. - Can't Be Touched
3. Tom Petty - Runnin' Down a Dream
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Sportscenter
2. NHL on the Fly
3. Pawn Stars
Favorite 3 websites
1. Breakfast – Scrambled eggs
2. Lunch – Any Sub
3. Dinner – Steak and corn on the cob
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. P.E.I.
2. Florida
3. Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Michigan
2. Miami
3. Notre Dame
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Max Malone
2. Jordan Brent
3. Sergio Somma
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Create good habits
2. Time management
3. Working with others
Bryant Molle
Team: Alaska
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 214
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-6-9 (39 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Skating on my backyard rink
2. 2005 Alaska AAA State Champ
3. 2010 NCAA Tournament
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Chris Pronger
2. Ray Borque
3. Mike Richards
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. MGMT - Kids
2. Awol One - Coastin
3. Ronnie James Dio - Holy Diver
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Troy
2. Braveheart
3. Chapelle Show
Favorite 3 websites
1. NHL.com
2. CCHA.com
3. MSNBC.com
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – French Toast
2. Lunch – Clam Chowder
3. Dinner – Prime Rib
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Kenai Peninsula
2. Alyeska
3. Hawaii
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. I would never tell them
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Dustin Molle
2. Evan Trupp
3. Candace Molle
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work Ethic
2. Teamwork
3. Friendship
Chad Nehring
Team: Lake Superior
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
Hometown:Springside, Saskatchewan
2009-10 Stat Line: 6-5-11 (37 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Team Canada West, Gold Medal (World Junior A Challenge)
2. Back-to-Back Championships in Juniors (Both with my brother)
3. Ringing the bell at the Taffy Abel after a victory
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Mike Richards
2. Jarret Stoll
3. Henrik Zetterberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Lil’ Wayne – Got Money
2. Kid Cudi – Cudder is Back
3. Luke Bryan – Rain is a Good Thing
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Wedding Crashers
3. Step Brothers
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Oatmeal
2. Lunch – Subway
3. Dinner – Chicken and Pasta
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Sweden
2. Montreal
3. Boston
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Zach Redmond
2. Matt Rust
3. Will Weber
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Justin Menke (Ferris State)
2. Derek Serdachny (Manhattonville)
3. Michael Trebish (Ferris State)
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. If you put your mind to something, anything is possible
3. Team aspect
Vincent LoVerde
Team: Miami
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 21
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 205
Hometown:Chicago, Illinois
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-8-11 (40 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the CCHA during 2009-10
2. Frozen Four run in 2008-09
3. Game winning goal to win the Anderson Cup
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Dion Phaneuf
2. Mike Richards
3. Duncan Keith
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On
2. Annie Lennox – Walking on Broken Glass
3. Flo-RIda – Shakin’ My Head
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Eastbound & Down
2. Anything on the Golf Channel
3. White Collar
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast – Eggs & bacon with toast
2. Lunch – Any type of sandwich
3. Dinner – Steak with asparagus and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Daytona Beach, Florida
2. Prague, Czech Republic
3. Washington D.C.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Matt DiGirolamo
2. Mike Marcou
3. Mike Embach
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Trent Vogelhuber
2. Andy Miele
3. Chris Wideman
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Self-discipline
2. Dedication
3. Hard work pays off
Torey Krug
Team:
Michigan State
Position: Defenseman
Class: Sophomore
Age: 19
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 175
Hometown: Livonia, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 3-18-21 (38 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the GLI last year
2. Beating Michigan
3. Winning national championships with Honeybaked, Belle Tire and the Indiana Ice
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. John-Michael Liles
2. Jack Johnson
3. Andy Greene
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Foo Fighters - Everlong
2. Kings of Leon - Manhattan
3. Anything by Keith Urban
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Big Daddy
2. Family Guy
3. King of Queens
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Yogurt
2. Lunch - Pasta
3. Dinner - Tuna casserole
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Alaska
2. Calgary
3. Chicago
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carter Camper
2. Zach Redmond
3. Gustav Nyquist
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Brett Bennett
2. Micki Mihailovich
3. Garrett Kennedy
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. If you always do what you always did, then you're going to get what you always got.
2. Determination gets you anywhere
3. Perserverance
Scott Wietecha
Team: Ferris State
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 208
Hometown: Wolverine Lake, Michigan
2009-10 Stat Line: 1-10-11 (21 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing on the backyard rink my dad built growing up.
2. My first goal in juniors, playing for Cedar Rapids.
3. Making it to the Joe last year
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nick Lidstrom
2. Shea Weber
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
2. Wiz Khalifa - The Thrill
3. Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Get Him to the Greek
2. Youngblood
3. Boardwalk Empire
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - 3 eggs over medium, wheat toast, coffee, orange juice
2. Lunch - Turkey sandwich and soup
3. Dinner - Sushi
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Boston
2. Martha's Vineyard
3. Chicago
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Andy Miele
2. Ian Slater
3. Pat Cannone
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Sean Perkins
2. Kyle Page
3. All the boys on my team at Ferris
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work hard for what you want
2. Friendship
3. Balance
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Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 21
Height: 5'9"
Weight:187
Hometown: Three Hills, Alberta
2008-2009 Stat Line: 10-12-22 (35 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Going to "the Joe" in ‘09
2. Playing for Team Canada at the 2007 World Under-18 Championship
3. Winning Alberta Bantam AAA Provincials in 2003-2004
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Sidney Crosby
2. Alex Ovechkin
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. David Crowder Band - He Loves Us
2. Lifehouse - Out of Breath
3. Keith Urban - ‘Til Summer Comes Around
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Dumb and Dumber
2. The Office
3. Remember the Titans
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Ham and cheese omelet
2. Lunch - Turkey sandwich
3. Dinner - Ribeye steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Tampere, Finland
2. Banff, Alberta
3. Toronto, Ontario
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Miami
2. Ferris State
3. Northern Michigan
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Brandon Knelsen
2. Kevin Petovello
3. Derek Klassen
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. It’s not about what happens to you, it’s how you respond to it
3. Be teachable: you’re never done learning
Nate Hennig
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6’0"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Macomb, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line : 1-1-2 (12 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing in my first college hockey game
2. Playing at Yost Ice Arena for the first time
3. Winning back-to-back state championships in midgets
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Alex Ovechkin
2. Henrik Zetterberg
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Wyclef Jean - I’m Ready
2. Justin Timberlake - LoveStoned
3. Dirty Vegas - Days Go By
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Eastbound and Down
3. Family Guy
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Eggs and hash browns
2. Lunch - Soup and sandwich
3. Dinner - Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Las Vegas, Nev.
2. Dallas, Texas
3. Phoenix, Ariz.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Michigan
2. Miami
3. Notre Dame
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Todd Pococke
2. Blair Riley
3. Zach Redmond
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. To win you need to play as a team
2. Work ethic and a sound mind will take you a long way
3. Never give up
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Previously Featured Student-Athletes:
Taylor Stefishen
Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Age: 19
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185
Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-5-8 (15 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Getting drafted
2. Winning Quebec Pee Wee tournament
3. Playing in the BCHL
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Chris Drury
2. Mike Richards
3. Alex Ovechkin
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. One Republic - All the Right Moves
2. Jason Aldean - Truth
3. LMFAO - Yes
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Transformers 2
2. Superbad
3. Slap Shot
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Eggs
2. Lunch - Gyros
3. Dinner - Prime rib
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Mexico
2. Hawaii
3. Osoyoos, BC
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Drew Shore (Denver)
2. Milos Gordie
3. Curtis McKenzie (Miami)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Ben Maxwell
2. David Jones
3. Gilbert Brule
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work
2. Friendship
3. Perseverance
Steven Kaunisto
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6’0"
Weight: 193
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-17-20 (37 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Ringing the Victory Bell for the first time
2. Getting called up from my Midget AAA team to the Jr. A Indians
3. Scoring my first goal in my college career
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Alex Ovechkin
3. Mike Green
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Owl City - Fireflies
2. Kings of Leon - Revelry
3. Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Family Guy
2. Step Brothers
3. UFC Ultimate Fighter
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Lucky Charms
2. Lunch - Toasted turkey sandwich with a salad and cream of broccoli soup
3. Dinner - Sirloin steak with garlic mashed potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. San Diego, Calif.
2. Phoenix, Ariz.
3. Minneapolis, Minn.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. University of Miami
2. University of Michigan
3. Northern Michigan
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Ray Kaunisto
2. Joe Greener
3. Jimmy Jorgenson
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. The importance of working together
2. Dedication and perseverance are important traits in life
3. No goal is out of your reach
Trevor Nill
Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Age: 20
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190
Hometown: Novi, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 1-2-3 (34 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning World Junior A Challenge
2. Winning BCHL Championship
3. First Goal at MSU
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Henrik Zetterberg
3. Alex Ovechkin
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Hillsong - Mighty to Save
2. Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne - Down
3. Third Day - Mountain of God
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Office
2. MythBusters
3. Sahara
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Mini wheats
2. Lunch - Waffles
3. Dinner - Steak and mashed potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Hilton Head Island
2. Prague
3. Costa Rica
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Curtis Mackenzie (Miami)
2. Alex MacLeod (Michigan Tech)
3. Eric Kroshus (Harvard)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Pat Leonard
2. Curtis McKenzie
3. Matt Crandell
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. Great moments are born from great opportunities
3. Too whom much is given, much is expected
Lee Moffie
Position: Defenseman
Class: Freshman
Age:19
Height: 6’1"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Wallingford, Ct.
2009-2010 Stat Line (Through Feb. 6 Games): 3-6-9 (21 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Two NE Championships
2. Quebec Pee Wee Tournament
3. Playing at Yost
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Dion Phaneuf
3. Scott Niedermayer
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Jay Z and Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind
2. Kenny Chesney - Out Last Night
3. Lil Wayne - No Ceilings
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Shawshank
2. Sienfeld
3. Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Omelet
2. Lunch - Chicken wrap
3. Dinner - Fillet Mignon
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Bahamas
2. Quebec City
3. Newport, Rhode Island
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Todd Hall
2. Nick Bonno
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Pat Mullar
2. Rence Coassin
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Pushing yourself
2. Leadership
3. Work hard for goals
Brian Moore
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 25
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 0-0-0 (27 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the Bourne Cup my last year in the NAHL with the Bozemon Icedogs
2. Overtime goal in the regional Silver Stick Championship
3. Committing to Bowling Green.
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. John-Michael Liles
3. Sidney Crosby
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Need to Breathe - Lay ‘Em Down
2. Eddie Vedder - Hard Sun
3. Matisyahu feat. P.O.D. - Strength of My Life
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Into the Wild
2. The Count of Monte Cristo
3. The Passion of the Christ
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Eggs benedict
2. Lunch - Mac and cheese
3. Dinner - Spaghetti with meat sauce
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Cavens, Australia
2. Cartagena, Colombia
3. Bozeman, Mt.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Notre Dame
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Derek Whitmore
2. Brett Nylander
3. Bobby Phillips
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Perseverance
2. Discipline
3. Teamwork
Reilly Smith
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Age: 18
Height: 6’0"
Weight: 161
Hometown: Mimico, Ontario
2009-2010 Stat Line (Through Jan. 30 Games): 5-6-11(28 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Wining the city championship two years in a row in minor hockey
2. Getting drafted into the NHL
3. My first game at Miami
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Mike Green
2. Joe Thornton
3. Ilya Kovalchuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA
2. Semisonic – Closing Time
3. Plasmic Honey
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Zoolander
2. Old School
3. Pointstreak
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Pancakes
2. Lunch - Pasta
3. Dinner - Wings
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. San Diego
2. Russia
3. New Orleans
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. My brother, Brendan Smith (Wisconsin)
2. Fred Cassiani
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Brandon Pirri
2. Nick D’Agostino
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Never be satisfied
2. Leadership
3. Work ethic
Matt Butcher
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205
Hometown: Bellingham, Wash.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-5-8 (16 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Beating Michigan State in OT Sophomore year
2. Going to "the Joe"
3. Scoring high glove on Brian Stewart
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Tim Connolly
2. Brett Hull
3. Alex Ovechkin
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Basshunter - Russian Privjet
2. 38 Special - Hold on Loosely
3. Night Ranger - Sister Christian
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Office
2. Con Air
3. Lost
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast- Crepes
2. Lunch- Aubree’s chicken club (w/o tomato)
3. Dinner- Rib-eye steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Kelowna, BC
2. Mexico
3. Vauxhall, AB
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Injuries happen
2. You can only control the things in your own hands
3. Adapt to the things you can’t control to the best of your ability
Cody Rymut
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 24
Height: 6’1"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Bonnyville, Alberta
2008-2009 Stat Line: 1-0-1 (1 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the League in the BCHL with the South Surrey Eagles
2. Hosting second round of CCHA playoffs and going to the finals at Joe Louis Arena
3. Committing to play for the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Tyler Eckford
2. Jordan Hendry
3. Bob Probert
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Jason Aldean - The Truth
2. 38 Special - So Caught Up In You
3. Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. SportsCenter
2. Jim Shockey Outdoors
3. 8 seconds
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Denver omelet
2. Lunch - Soup and sandwich
3. Dinner - Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. San Diego, Calif.
2. Alberta
3. White Rock, BC
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Blue team in the blue and gold game
2. Northern Michigan
3. Ferris State
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Andrew Kozek
2. Matt Butcher
3. Josh Lunden
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic
2. How to be a leader
3. How to communicate effectively
Simon Gysbers
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-18-21 (39 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing in the OPJHL League Finals
2. Going to Yorkton, Saskatchewan for the first Canadian Junior A All-Star game
3. Going to the "Joe" freshman year at Lake State
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Mike Green
2. Nicklas Lidstrom
3. Zdeno Chara
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. The Tragically Hip - Gift Shop
2. Kings of Leon - Manhattan
3. Kid Cudi - The Prayer
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Family Guy
2. Entourage
3. Ali
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Scrambled eggs and oatmeal
2. Lunch - Subway oven roasted chicken breast
3. Dinner - Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Varadero, Cuba
2. Orlando, Fla.
3. Niagara Falls
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Michigan
2. Notre Dame
3. Miami
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Will Acton
2. John Scrymgeour
3. Steven Kaunisto
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. How to be a team player
2. The value of hard work
3. Discipline in all aspects of life
Dan Kissel
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 178
Hometown: Crestwood, Ill.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-2-5 (26 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Having the opportunity to play hockey at Notre Dame
2. Playing in the Frozen Four in Denver my sophomore year
3. Winning State Championships with Team Chicago and Young Americans
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Pavel Datsyuk
2. Danny Briere
3. Martin St. Louis
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Maino - All the Above
2. Jason Aldean - Big Green Tractor
3. Kid Cudi - Day and Night
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Man vs. Wild
3. Forrest Gump
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Cereal
2. Lunch - Soup and sandwich
3. Dinner - Lobster
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Grand Rapids, Minn.
2. The Smoky Mountains
3. Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Michigan
2. Miami
3. Ohio State
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Rich Ryan
2. Nick Condon
3. Brad Phillips
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic
2. Humility
3. Passion
Greg Pateryn
Position: Defenseman
Class: Sophomore
Age: 19
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 210
Hometown: Sterling Heights, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 0-5-5 (28 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. First game at Yost Ice Arena
2. Going to Quebec for a Pee Wee tournament
3. Winning the state championship in high school
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Dion Phaneuf
2. Chris Pronger
3. Niklas Kronwall
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Britney Spears - 3
2. Madonna feat. Akon - Celebration
3. Lil Wayne - No Ceilings
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Dark Knight
2. Gladiator
3. Fast and Furious
Favorite 3 websites
1. Facebook
2. Sheplers
3. ESPN
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Western omelet
2. Lunch - "Noodles" mac and cheese with chicken
3. Dinner - Filet mignon
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. New York City, N.Y.
2. Newport Beach, Cal.
3. Holland, Mich.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Luke Witkowski (Western Michigan)
2. Tim Hall (Colorado College)
3. Ryan McDonough (Wisconsin 2007-2008)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Luke Glendening
2. Luke Witkowski
3. Matt Riker
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Be a leader and respect people
2. How hard it is to get the things that you want
3. No sacrifice, no reward
Zach Redmond
Position: Defenseman
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 201
Hometown: Traverse City, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-21-24 (38 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. National Championship in Sioux Falls (Clark Cup)
2. Anderson Cup in Sioux Falls (Best Record)
3. Tournaments in Toronto
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Jean-Michael Liles
2. Brian Leetch
3. Paul Coffey
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Forever - Drake
2. Go Hard - DJ Khaled
3. Run This Town - Jay Z feat. Rihanna and Kanye West
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Dexter
3. Californication
Favorite 3 websites
1. TSN
2. NHL
3. Facebook
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Pancakes
2. Lunch - Pasta
3. Dinner - Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Jamaica
2. Virgin Islands
3. Mexico
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Corey Tropp (Michigan State)
2. Kevin Porter (Michigan 2004-2008)
3. Chad Johnson (Alaska 2005-2009)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Teammates at FSU
2. Corey Tropp
3. Nick Dineen
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Play to have fun
2. Not to over think things
3. Hard work pays off
Andrew Rowe
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 185
Hometown: Muskegon, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 6-8-14 (35 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Beating Michigan at Michigan
2. Going to the NCAA tournament
3. OT winner against Miami
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Henrik Zetterberg
2. Darren Helm
3. Derek Roy
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Michael Jackson - PYT
2. DMB - Crash
3. Slightly Stoopid - Collie Man
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Wedding Crashers
2. Yes Man
3. Step Brothers
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Eggs, toast, hash browns
2. Lunch - Pizza
3. Dinner - Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Prague, Czech Republic
2. Bahamas
3. Disney World
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Miami
2. Michigan
3. Notre Dame
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Dustin Gazley
2. Jay Sprague
3. Corey Tropp
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Respect
2. Dedication
3. Discipline
Matt Bartkowski
Position: Defenseman
Class: Sophomore
Age: 21
Height: 6’1"
Weight: 203
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 5-15-20 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning a state championship
2. Playing junior hockey
3. Being drafted
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Rick Nash
2. Dion Phaneuf
3. Evgeni Malkin
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Jefferson Starship - We Built This City
2. Hatebreed - Destroy Everything
3. Wham! - Jitterbug
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Into the Wild
2. The Line
3. Trans-Siberian
Favorite 3 websites
2. Lunch- Steak sandwich
3. Dinner- Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Schneider’s House in Mexico
2. Somma’s Pizza
3. Mellon Arena
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Hunter Bishop
2. Pat Schafer
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Bittner has awful taste in movies
2. Lame high fives
3. Passion
Pat Cannone
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 23
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 192
Hometown: Bayport, NY
2008-2009 Stat Line: 11-24-35 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Making it to the Frozen Four last season
2. Beating Minnesota-Duluth in Minnesota
3. Winning the Narch Gold Medal
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Rick Vaive
2. Nicklas Backstrom
3. Alec Martinez
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind
2. Justin Beiber - One Time
3. Black Eyed Peas - I got a feeling
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Law and Order SVU
2. Seinfeld
3. The Hills
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Blasi bagel
2. Lunch - Chicken Parmesan sub
3. Dinner - Pasta
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Alaska
2. Dublin, Ohio
3. Gaylord, Mich.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Matt Gilroy (Boston University 2005-2009)
2. Kyle O’Kane (Western Michigan)
3. Jake Cepis (Bowling Green 2007-2009)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Kevin Roeder
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic
2. Commitment
3. Never settle for anything less than your best
Dustin Molle
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 24
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 222
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
2008-2009 Stat Line: 0-2-2 (18 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning the Clark Cup (USHL) National Championship
2. Going to the Joe last year for the CCHA Championship
3. Winning a state title in high school
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Adam Foote
2. Nicklas Lidstrom
3. Matt Carle
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
2. The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
3. Dio - Holy Diver
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Nature
2. Nova
3. Deadliest Catch
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Steak and eggs
2. Lunch - Ribs
3. Dinner - Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Kenai, Alaska
2. Seward, Alaska
3. Kotzebue, Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Miami
2. Michigan State
3. Ferris State
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Bryant Molle
2. Trevor Hyatt
3. Cody Rymut
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. You get out of it what you put into it
2. Hard work is fun if you’re doing what you love
3. How important training is
Brad Cooper
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 172
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
2008-2009 Stat Line: 3-7-10 (36 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Ringing the bell after a home win
2. Winning two Junior A National Championships
3. Committing to play hockey in college
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Mike Modano
2. Ben Bishop
3. Mike Ribeiro
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Wale - Chilin’
2. OAR - Dareh Meyod
3. MGMT - Electric Feel
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Sons of Anarchy
2. Nip/Tuck
3. Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Eggs benedict
2. Lunch - Club sandwich
3. Dinner - Steak and lobster
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Cabo San Lucas
2. Arrowhead, Col.
3. Nantucket, Mass.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Carl Hagelin (Michigan)
2. Justin Fontaine (Minnesota-Duluth)
3. John Alberts (Ohio State)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Tyler Ludwig
2. Ben Bishop
3. Austin Miller
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. To always be prepared
2. Time management
3. Hard work brings rewards
Brett Blatchford
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 23
Height: 6’0"
Weight: 198
Hometown: Temperance, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 0-25-25 (40 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Being a part of Notre Dame’s NCAA Championship run as a sophomore
2. Being a member of CCHA Championship teams as a freshman and junior
3. Winning back-to-back-to-back NAHL Championships with the Texas Tornado during juniors
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Nicklas Lidstrom
2. Henrik Zetterberg
3. Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Zac Brown Band - Toes
2. George Strait - Living for the Night
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
2. The Hangover
3. Family Guy
Favorite 3 websites
2. Lunch - Mac n’ Cheese or my mom’s chicken and dumplings
3. Dinner - Mom’s Feta Chicken
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Dallas
2. Vancouver
3. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Michigan
2. Miami
3. Ohio State
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Sean Roadhouse
2. Christian Hanson
3. Tony Curtale
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Hard work pays off
2. Control what you can control
3. Mental toughness
Kyle Page
Position: Defenseman
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 189
Hometown: Wixom, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 4-10-14 (38 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. 1997 Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals: Red Wings vs. Flyers
2. Winning the state championship in Midgets
3. All the stories from over the years, it doesn’t get any better than that
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Vladimir Konstantinov
2. Ron Hextall
3. Nicklas Lidstrom
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. David Guetta - Memories
2. Toby Keith - American Ride
3. David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Chick
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Slap Shot
2. Rock Star
3. For Love of the Game
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Bacon and eggs
2. Lunch - Sandwich with some type of fruit
3. Dinner - Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. Bahamas
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Kyle Lawson (Notre Dame)
2. Carter Camper (Miami)
3. Ben Ryan (Notre Dame)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Scott Wietecha
2. Sean Perkins
3. Craig Dulman
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work Ethic
2. Time management
3. Teamwork
Jeric Agosta
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 24
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 175
Hometown: Ruthwen, Ont.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 4-4-8 (38 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Beating Alaska in 3 OT playoff game
2. Raising money for brain cancer patients by shaving our heads
3. Playing against professional teams in Russia at the junior level
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Steve Yzerman
2. Joe Sakic
3. Paul Kariya
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Nickelback - Gotta be Somebody
2. Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
3. Nickelback - If Today Was Your Last Day
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Shawshank Redemption
2. House
3. Rudy
Favorite 3 websites
1. NHL
2. Google
3. CNN
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Cheese omelet
2. Lunch - Olive Garden soup, salad and breadsticks
3. Dinner - Rib-eye stake with potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Italy
2. Russia
3. Vancouver
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Notre Dame
2. Miami
3. Michigan
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Matt Ambroz
2. Nick Fanto
3. Kyle Kudroch
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Mental toughness
2. Focus and dedication
3. Leadership and confidence
Carl Hagelin
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 181
Hometown: Sodertalje, Sweden
2008-2009 Stat Line: 13-18-31 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing in the Frozen Four freshman year
2. Silver at World Juniors
3. First game with Swedish National Team
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Henrik Zetterberg
2. Marian Gaborik
3. Peter Forsberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. The Fray - Never Say Never
2. Akon - Sexy Chick
3. Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne - Down
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Remember the Titans
2. Armageddon
3. Wedding Crashers
Favorite 3 websites
1. NHL
2. Swehockey
3. Aftonbladet
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit
2. Lunch - Chicken and pasta
3. Dinner - Fish and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Hawaii
2. France
3. Spain
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Greger Hanson (Northern Michigan)
2. Calle Ridderwall (Notre Dame)
3. Erik Gustafsson (Northern Michigan)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Emil Billberg
2. Fredric Anderson
3. Louie Caporusso
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Never give up
2. Stay positive
3. Always work hard
Mike Embach
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 5’10"
Weight: 184
Hometown: Orland Park, Ill.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 9-4-13 (34 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Winning Nationals Bantam Major year
2. Scoring a hat trick against Western Michigan last year
3. Going to Sweden when I was in Midgets for a tournament
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Ryan Getzlaf
2. Sean Avery
3. Kris Versteeg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Drake - Forever
2. Need To Breathe - Outsiders
3. Kings of Leon - Rememo
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Entourage
2. Californication
3. Weeds
Favorite 3 websites
1. NHL
2. Stumbleupon
3. Facebook
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Ham and cheese omelet
2. Lunch - Peppers #13 and bowl of chicken dumpling
3. Dinner - Steak and double-baked potato
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Sweden
2. Bahamas
3. Aruba
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. John Kemp (Nebraska-Omaha)
2. Andy Miele (Miami)
3. Corey Tropp (Michigan State)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Mike Seidel
2. Terry Broadhurst
3. Billy Maday
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Perseverance
2. Dedication
3. Time management
Cal Heeter
Position: Goaltender
Class: Sophomore
Age: 21
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 190
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 2.1453 GAA (6 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Junior A National Championship
2. Playing in the NCAA tournament vs. Boston University
3. Committing to OSU
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Henrik Lundqvist
2. Craig Anderson
3. Jaroslav Halak
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Roy Jones Jr. - Can’t be Touched
2. Global Deejays - One Night in Bangkok
3. Lady Gaga - Disco Stick
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Top Gear
2. Casino
3. My Cousin Vinny
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast: Chocolate chip pancakes
2. Lunch: Cajun chicken sandwich
3. Dinner: Steak and potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Banff, AB
2. Palm Beach, Fla.
3. Lake Orion, Mich.
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Rhett Rakhshani (Denver)
2. Andy Miele (Miami)
3. Louie Caporusso (Michigan)
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Johnny Sellman
2. Zach Josepher
3. Matt Bartkowski
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic
2. Determination
3. Team work
Matt Crandell
Position: Defenseman
Class: Sophomore
Age: 20
Height: 5’10"
Weight: 190
Hometown: St. Cloud, Minn.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 0-5-5 (32 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Playing to go to state as an 8th grader
2. Playing in state in high school
3. Sweeping Michigan this season
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Ray Bourque
2. Patrick Roy
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Tupac - Changes
2. Cascada - Bad Boy
3. Nena - 99 Luftballoons
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Family Guy
2. The Office
3. Dumb and Dumber
Favorite 3 websites
1. Surf the Channel
2. Gmail
3. Facebook
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Oatmeal
2. Lunch - Linguini
3. Dinner - Granny country omelette from Perkins
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. All of Colorado
2. California
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Notre Dame
2. Miami
3. Alaska
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Brock Shelgren
2. Drew Palmisano
3. Tommy Olczyk
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Perseverance
2. Hard work
3. Respect
Brandon Knelsen
Position: Forward
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 199
Hometown: Three Hills, Alberta
2008-2009 Stat Line: 4-10-14 (37 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Going to Joe Louis Arena at the end of the 2008-09 season
2. Winning Provincials in Midget AAA and going to Nationals
3. Winning Provincials in Pee Wee
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Steve Yzerman
2. Sidney Crosby
3. Henrik Zetterberg
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Savior - Rise Against
2. Audio Adrenaline - Until My Heart Caves In
3. Trace Adkins - You’re Gonna Miss This
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. The Office
2. Remember The Titans
3. Friday Night Lights (TV show)
Favorite 3 websites
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Meat skillet
2. Lunch - Chicken/steak fajitas
3. Dinner - BBQ chicken with mashed potatoes
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Austria
2. Shuswap Lake, British Columbia
3. Whitehorse, Yukon
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. Notre Dame
2. Northern Michigan
3. Nebraska-Omaha
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. Kevin Petovello
2. Derek Klassen
3. Nik Yaremchuk
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. Work ethic and commitment
2. Never give up
3. Talent is never enough
Andy Miele
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 175
Hometown: Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.
2008-2009 Stat Line: 15-16-31 (41 GP)
Best 3 hockey memories
1. Making the Frozen Four last year
2. My last game of juniors
3. My first game in college
Favorite 3 NHL players
1. Pavel Datsyuk
2. Joe Thornton
3. Sean Avery
Favorite 3 songs on my iPod right now
1. Scarf - Odyssey
2. Kesha - Tik Tok
3. Jay Sean - Down
Favorite 3 movies or TV shows
1. Friends
2. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
3. I Love You Man or Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Favorite 3 websites
1. Youtube
2. Yahoo fantasy hockey
3. NHL
Favorite 3 Meals
1. Breakfast - Egg sandwich
2. Lunch - Pizza
3. Dinner - Steak
Favorite 3 places that I have visited
1. Washington D.C.
2. Florida
3. Alaska
The 3 opponents I respect the most
1. I respect all opponents
My 3 best friends in hockey
1. I have made many good friends in hockey
Hockey has taught me 3 things
1. The only thing you can control in life is how hard you work
2. Leadership
3. To love and thank your parents for everything they go through with your hockey