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2008-09 Entries
Brett Blatchford
Name: Brett Blatchford
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit
Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Yost Arena Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Control what you can control", my junior coach Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Hard work can get you places Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Brendan Shanahan autographed things Best Class I've taken in college: All my psychology courses Favorite Band: Audioslave Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld and Family Guy Who would your dream date be with? Catherine Zeta Jones Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Really want to get into hunting with my dad and brother, but haven't been able to because every hunting season there is hockey. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Helping out student-athletes in some way at a university, maybe with academics. Childhood pet and name? Brown lab named Expresso
Name: Brian Lebler Nickname: Lebs School: University of Michigan Age: 20 Height: 6'2 Weight: 210 Hometown: Penticton, British Columbia Position: Forward Class: Junior Major: General Studies
Favorite NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks
Greatest place hockey has taken you: The University of Michigan Best Class I've taken in college: Extreme weather Favorite Band: Trace Adkins and Black Label Society Favorite TV Show: Walker Texas Ranger Who would your dream date be with? My girlfriend Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Hunting Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): A hunting guide Best Prank you've seen: Freezing someone's workout shoes in an ice block Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "You'll never play at Michigan" What is you guilty pleasure? Cowboy Boots Childhood pet and name? A black lab named Terra
Jordan Collins
Name: Jordan Collins
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Best Friends in Hockey: The guys in my class that I live with, not Luds. College Hockey Highlight: Dangling Alabama-Huntsville and scoring on a breakaway. Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Go to the net and things will happen" - my Dad. Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Never quit Greatest place hockey has taken you: My 10-day excursion in Alaska. Best Class I've taken in college: Rock and Roll History and Finance Favorite Band: Rubber Favorite TV Show: Wheel of Fortune Who would your dream date be with? Becky Roemer (my fiancé) Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Finishing with the boys My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Going on the ice with my skate guards on. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Deep sea fishing guide in Cabo San Lucas. Best Prank you've seen: A guy getting sprayed in the face with a fire extinguisher while he was going to the bathroom. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: In B.C. a guy on Alberni Valley called me grandpa when I had a full beard. What is you guilty pleasure? Eating Qdoba and Coldstone Creamery all in one night Who do you room with on the road? Steve "Silky" Silver
Name: Derek May Nickname: Mayz, Mayzer School: Northern Michigan University Age: 24 Height: 6'0 Weight: 185 Hometown: White Rock, British Columbia Position: Defense Class: Senior Major: Entrepreneurship
Most notable thing about my hometown: It is located on the Pacific and has a big white rock.
My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment (Describe): Going on the ice with my skate guards still on Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Small business owner Best Prank I've seen: Icy hot in someone's under gear. Funniest thing an opponent's said to me on the ice: No more penalties, we've got to get to the beer store before it closes. Who do you room with on the road? Billy Smith. My old roommate, Spady, talked too much. Best book I've read in the past year: Hockey Tough by Saul Miller Most famous celebrity I've met (briefly describe the encounter): Hulk Hogan in an airport. Notable family members (i.e. grandfather that won a Superbowl, aunt that wrote a book): Grandfather skated in two Winter Olympics. Brother, Scott, played hockey at 'The' Ohio State University. He was a Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick and is now playing in Germany. Can't-miss event, if I could travel back in time: Watch the Calgary Flames win the Stanley Cup Food my mom couldn't get me to eat as a kid: Spinach What was my first job/worst job? First job was pizza delivery
Name: Carter Lee Class: Senior Major: History
Most Notable thing about your hometown: It was recently voted the safest town in America.
Greatest place hockey has taken you: Lake Superior State University Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: A Blues jersey signed by Brett Hull Best Class I've taken in college: Accounting with half of the hockey team Favorite Band: Linkin Park, Incubus, Pearl Jam Favorite TV Show: Entourage, Sons of Anarchy Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Business Tycoon How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Maybe an hour a day, usually out of boredom. What is you guilty pleasure? I play snood religiously Childhood pet and name? A dog named Barkley
Nicholas Fanto
Name: Nicholas Fanto
Most Notable thing about your hometown: Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters
Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: An autographed Steve Yzerman stick Favorite TV Show: Entourage Who would your dream date be with? Jessica Alba or Jessica Simpson Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf, Baseball, Basketball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Probably stepping on the ice with my skate guards on and falling in front of everyone Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Powerball lottery winner Best Prank you've seen: Upper Decker Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "I've seen better hands on a snake." When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... relaxing, watching TV or doing something productive. Childhood pet and name? A Golden Retriever named Brandy.
Brandon Gentile
Name: Brandon Gentile
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Do what you love and love what you do" - my parents. Greatest place hockey has taken you: Slovakia, where a lot of my family is from Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Poster of Vladimir Konstantinov after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup Best Class I've taken in college: All of my political science classes Favorite Band: Ted Nugent Favorite TV Show: Hockey Night in Canada Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Hunting Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): U.S. Navy S.E.A.L. or a fighter pilot Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "You are the toughest guy in college hockey aren't you?" What is you guilty pleasure? I have been into fruit snacks lately Childhood pet and name? Currently a Golden Retriever (Rocky) and a Gordon Setter (Sniper).
Name: Garrett Regan Class: Senior Major: Psychology
Favorite NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Bowling Green Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "When the going gets tough the tough get going" -my dad Greatest place hockey has taken you: New York Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: A letter from Mario Lemieux Best Class I've taken in college: Psychology of Coaching Favorite Band: Jack Johnson Favorite TV Show: Two and a Half Men Who would your dream date be with? Jessica Alba Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Falling when my name was announced Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: Do you have any girls at this school?
Justin Lewandowski
Name: Justin Lewandowski
Most Notable thing about your hometown: It's Money Magazine's second best small city to live in.
Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Notre Dame Best Player I've ever played against: Zach Parise Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Be yourself"; the mom from the movie 'Just Friends' Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Sometimes big guys are actually good fighters Greatest place hockey has taken you: Ferris State University Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: My brother Best Class I've taken in college: Art History Who would your dream date be with? My girlfriend Kourtney Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Giving myself a concussion Best Prank you've seen: In juniors, packing a teammates gear up in his stall with directions to another team's arena. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: Someone told me I was scared and running from him and he hadn't had a shift yet. What is your guilty pleasure? Watching the Bachelor Childhood pet and name? A dog named Gretzky
Name: Scooter Vaughan Class: Sophomore Major: Psychology
Most Notable thing about your hometown: Janet Evans went to my high school
Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: An original Nintendo Best Class I've taken in college: The history of college sports Favorite Band: Kings of Leon Favorite TV Show: Nip Tuck Who would your dream date be with? Marilyn Monroe Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): A lawyer Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "Go play basketball" What is you guilty pleasure? Making fun of Bryan Hogan When I'm not playing hockey, I'm...at the beach Childhood pet and name? A gerbil named Jerbe
Brian Stewart
Name: Brian Stewart
Most notable thing about my hometown: Joe Sakic is from Burnaby and played for my minor organization
Greatest lesson I've learned playing hockey: Never get too high or too low Greatest place hockey has taken me: Coming to Northern Michigan University Coolest thing in my bedroom growing up: Huge Dominik Hasek and Wayne Gretzky posters Best Class I've taken in college: Drug use and abuse (Health) Favorite TV Show: Nip/Tuck or Sons of Anarchy My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment (Describe): Getting scored on from the other end of the ice Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Police Officer Best Prank I've seen: Icy hot in jock strap or funny names on the front of players helmets before practice Funniest thing an opponent's said to me on the ice: "C'mon let me score tonight" Favorite Musical Artist: Kenny Chesney Most famous celebrity I've met (briefly describe the encounter): Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby after the NHL Awards at a bar in Vancouver. Can't-miss event, if I could travel back in time: 1994 Stanley Cup Finals Vancouver vs. New York Rangers
Most Notable thing about your hometown: The farms
Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Michigan Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Stick on the ice! - My Junior coach Eric Veilleux Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: You will fall but it's how quick you get back up that matters. Greatest place hockey has taken you: Weyburn, Saskatchewan Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: My dirt bike helmet Best Class I've taken in college: Social Dance class Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Softball (three pitch) My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: I scored my first goal ever... in my own net and it was on a breakaway. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Astronaut What is you guilty pleasure? Poutine When I'm not playing hockey, I'm...hunting or fishing
Cam Watson
Name: Cam Watson
Most Notable thing about your hometown: The old buildings and the number of good hockey players it has produced.
Greatest place hockey has taken you: Western Michigan University Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: A foosball table Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Frolf (Freedom Golf) My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Losing the puck in a shootout in Vermont Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): A retiree Best Prank you've seen: In juniors a guy created a pretend profile of a girl on MSN Messenger and chatted up another teammate for a month. Then finally "they" met and it was just the rest of our team laughing at him. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: One asked me how many cookies Chris Clackson ate for pre-game. What is you guilty pleasure? Coldstone Creamery When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... enjoying college life
Name: Brandon Svendsen
Favorite NHL Team: Minnesota Wild
Best Class I've taken in college: Rehab 401 Favorite TV Show: Cash Cab Who would your dream date be with? Megan Fox Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Football Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Real Estate Investing How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Not Much Best Prank you've seen: Frozen equipment When I'm not playing hockey, I'm...playing Call of Duty Who do you room with on the road? Tomas Petruska or Jacob Cepis Childhood pet and name? A black lab named Abby
Jerad Kaufmann
Name: Jerad Kaufmann
Most Notable thing about your hometown: The John Rose Oval - Largest outdoor ice rink in North America
Best Class I've taken in college: Nonverbal Communication Who would your dream date be with? Sarah Palin Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Falling at center ice on my way to the net in front of 17,000 fans Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Marketing job with a hockey organization How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? 12 1/2 minutes a day, it's just something to do I guess Best Prank you've seen: Taping one of the guys clothes into the shape of a football. What is your guilty pleasure? My grandma's Christmas sugar cookies.
Name: Adam Naglich
Favorite NHL Team: Coyotes
Greatest place hockey has taken you: Alaska Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: The original Nintendo Best Class I've taken in college: Econ 324 because of the teacher Favorite Band: Hootie and the Blowfish Favorite TV Show: Prison Break, House Who would your dream date be with? Jessica Alba Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Football Best Prank you've seen: Chad Johnson's shoe check on Cody Rymut Who do you room with on the road? Changes every trip... But never [Steve] Vanoosten, he can't keep his snoring down with that nose.
Troy Schwab
Name: Troy Schwab
Most Notable thing about your hometown: Grain Elevators and Oil Pump jacks
Best Player I've ever played against: Zach Parise Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Yost (Michigan) Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Stay grounded, don't get cocky - my father Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: The sun rises in the morning, life goes on! Greatest place hockey has taken you: Many provinces and states that I otherwise wouldn't have seen. Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Toronto Blue Jays 1992 World Champions Team Photo Best Class I've taken in college: Sports and Event Marketing Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Selling in some aspect Best Prank you've seen: Water under the helmet Who do you room with on the road? Fred Cassiani Childhood pet and name? A dog names Rufus
Name: Michael Kosta
If I was a hockey player, I would be... The kind of player that scores goals, passes great, plays good defense and goes to the fetal position anytime an opposing player even threatens to check/hit me.
When I'm not at a comedy club or a CCHA shoot, you can find me on the beach in L.A. or a local watering hole enjoying an adult beverage. One thing you learned about hockey since you started hosting All-Access? That there are no two hockey players with the same stick tape job. I can't believe how tremendously specific and unique each athlete's tape job is. I've started doing that with my stick mic. Favorite Band: The Beastie Boys Favorite Movie: The King Kong (documentary about champions of the video game King Kong) Favorite Sport: Hockey and tennis are tied. What is the craziest thing you've done on All-Access? Interviewing Father Tom at Notre Dame. I was amazed that I didn't dissolve in thin air the moment I walked in the church. That was my first time talking to a priest and it was cool to see his passion for CCHA hockey, it was cool that he didn't send me to H-E (double hockey sticks) right then and there. Favorite CCHA member school All-Access location: Each school is so unique and different in its' own way. The only common thread is a very strong passion for hockey. I've enjoyed every school for different reasons. What other TV shows have you appeared on: Showtime's "Live Nude Comedy" (no I was not nude), NBC's Last Comic Standing, TBS 'Bitcom' series. I also just shot a pilot for show that I created and hosted, hopefully that will get bought and air soon. What comic (s) do you admire? Gary Shandling, Bill Maher, Don Rickles, Brian Regan and Steve Martin. In 10 years, I hope to: Be hosting my 12th season of CCHA All-Access as well as my own late night talk show. I'd like to be married and share time between my three homes and four wives. One thing most people do not know about me is? I'm the youngest of four kids and by far the least funny of all my siblings. If you were CCHA Commissioner for day, my first act would be: Make the players sharpen their own skates just so the equipment managers can get a normal night's rest.
Kyle Lawson
Name: Kyle Lawson
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Greatest place hockey has taken you: Prague, Czech Republic Best Class I've taken in college: Social Psychology Favorite TV Show: Heroes Who would your dream date be with? Victoria Silvstedt Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Lacrosse My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Shooting the puck out of play during a shootout Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): A secret agent for the CIA How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? More than I should be. What is your guilty pleasure? Ice cream When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... eating, sleeping or playing video games.
Name: Matthew Schepke
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: University of Michigan Best Player I've ever played against: Kevin Porter Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Western Michigan University Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Always work your hardest at what you are trying to accomplish and never let anyone keep you down - my dad. Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Always keep your head up both physically and figuratively speaking. Greatest place hockey has taken you: The White House was pretty cool, but Quebec for the pee-wee tournament was a lot of fun to play in. Favorite TV Show: Probably C.S.I. Who would your dream date be with? Megan Fox Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf Best Prank you've seen: Don't know if it's the best, but turning everything in Zak McClellan's room upside down every weekend was a lot of fun. When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... probably playing video games with my roommates or doing homework. Who do you room with on the road? Don't know if we have set rooms this year, but last road trip I roomed with Brett Perlini. Childhood pet and name? A big Newfoundland dog named Yogi Bear
Name: Dustin Carlson
Most Notable thing about your hometown: The Lake
Best Class I've taken in college: History 151 ö Favorite Band: Coheed and Cambria Favorite TV Show: Laguna Beach Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: I put my pads on backwards What is you guilty pleasure? Laguna Beach and Techno music When I'm not playing hockey, I'm... relaxing and working on hockey Childhood pet and name? I had dogs named Troy, Sproty, Spree and two cats. Luke & Mittens
Name: Matt Case
Youth Hockey Highlight: Winning the Silver Stick Tournament in Squirts
Favorite TV Show: Deadliest Catch Who would your dream date be with? Julianne Hough - Country Singer Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Whenever I get walked. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Sports Marketer How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Way too much and I'm addicted. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: You're about as tough as Harry Potter What is you guilty pleasure? Chocolate Chip Cookies When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ...training for the U.S. Olympic Ping Pong Team
Name: Tim Miller
Favorite holiday memory: Being with the family on Christmas Eve
Favorite holiday song: War is Over - John Lennon Favorite holiday food: Butter Christmas cookies Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Skiing What's on your holiday wish list?: An electric tooth brush What are your holiday traditions?: Having my family come over for Christmas Eve and playing board games with them. What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it: To cut back on eating Qudoba, and yes I kept it. Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Taylor Swift If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: In Davisburg, with family and friends. If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Rudolph The teammate with the most holiday spirit: I would say myself, with Louie Caporusso The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Travis Turnbull Who are you most like; Frosty, Rudolph or the Grinch?: Frosty, because I like the snow.
Name: Andrew Rowe
Favorite holiday memory: Snowboarding up north
Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Snowboarding What’s on your holiday wish list?: To win a hockey game. What are your holiday traditions?: I open one present on Christmas eve. What was your New Year’s resolution last year, did you keep it: I forgot what it was, so obviously I didn’t keep it. This year’s New Year’s resolution: I have to think about it. Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: I don’t kiss and tell. If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: No where other than HOME. If you could be any of Santa’s reindeers, who would you be and why?: Rudolph because he is a good leader The teammate with the most holiday spirit: A.J. Sturges The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Dustin Gazley Who are you most like; Frosty, Rudolph or the Grinch?: FROSTY
Name: Matt Butcher
Favorite holiday memory: Getting to cut down Christmas trees every year with my Dad.
Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Snowball fights What's on your holiday wish list?: A new set of hands What are your holiday traditions?: Whoever finds the pickle on the tree gets a prize What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it: I didn't have one This year's New Year's resolution: Haven't figured that out yet Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Miranda If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: North Pole If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Dasher, he gets to sit in the back. The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Phil Fox The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Spady Who are you most like; Frosty, Rudolph or the Grinch?: Frosty
Name: Jerry Kuhn
Favorite holiday memory: Traveling to hockey tournaments when I was younger.
Favorite holiday food: Yams Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Snowboarding What's on your holiday wish list?: New goalie gear What are your holiday traditions?: Go to grandma's for Christmas dinner What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it?: No fast food, no. This year's New Year's resolution: Eat healthier Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Too many to name If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: With family The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Travis Paeth The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Derek Roehl Who are you most like; Frosty, Rudolph or the Grinch?: The Grinch
Name: James Perkins
Favorite holiday memory: My first sledding experience
Favorite holiday movie: Elf Favorite holiday song: Jingle Bells Favorite holiday food: Turkey Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Skiing What's on your holiday wish list?: The Lamborghini What are your holiday traditions?: Having a big family dinner What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it: Getting better then a 2.5 GPA, and I did keep it. This year's New Year's resolution: To grow about another six inches Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Kelly Pence If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: At home If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Rudolph The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Patrick Tiesling The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Tommy Dee
Name: Richard Schofield
Favorite holiday memory: The P-City Cup, an annual Holiday Hockey Game back home.
Favorite holiday movie: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Favorite holiday song: Dave Matthews Band - Christmas Song Favorite holiday food: Turkey dinner Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Football What's on your holiday wish list?: Apple iPhone What are your holiday traditions?: Family, relatives and friends come to our house Christmas night. What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it: To eat healthier, but it has been hard to keep at our Cafeteria. This year's New Year's resolution: Score some goals Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Taylor Swift If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: Hawaii If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Blitzen, hands down. The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Steven Oleksy The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Mitch Edmondson, he can really throw them.
Name: Trevor Hyatt
Favorite holiday memory: Spending a couple of nights in Girdwood, Alaska (a skiing town) at a cabin, eating, skiing, watching movies and playing games with friends and family every year.
Favorite holiday movie: A Christmas Story Favorite holiday song: The twelve days of Christmas Favorite holiday food: Pumpkin Pie Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Skiing and Snowboarding What's on your holiday wish list?: New skis What are your holiday traditions?: Eat lots of food, play games with the family, go sledding, watch a lot of movies and hang out with friends. What was your New Year's resolution last year, did you keep it: To use more sunscreen. You bet I kept it. This year's New Year's resolution: To travel more Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Carrie Underwood If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: Whistler, BC, Canada If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Rudolph, because he is a leader. The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Braden Walls The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Brandon Knelsen
Name: Brandon Smith
Favorite holiday memory: My brother knocked a few teeth out at a hotel pool while we were at a Christmas Tournament.
Hardest person on your list to buy for: Anyone on my list, it's always tough…except my brother. Favorite holiday movie: Plains, Trains & Automobiles or A Christmas Story Favorite holiday song: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by N'SYNC Favorite holiday food: Sweet Potatoes Favorite winter sport (other than hockey): Sledding What's on your holiday wish list?: A National Championship What are your holiday traditions?: Watch Christmas movies with my family on Christmas Eve. This year's New Year's resolution: To stop procrastinating Who would you want to meet under the mistletoe?: Our trainer Nadia If you could spend the holidays anywhere, where would you spend them?: Home with my family or Florida If you could be any of Santa's reindeers, who would you be and why?: Whichever one is second, because Gary [Steffes] can't wait in line. The teammate with the most holiday spirit: Bill Loupee The teammate most likely to start a snowball fight: Merc (Justin Mercier) or Wings (Tommy Wingels) Who are you most like; Frosty, Rudolph or the Grinch?: Frosty, because I'm always in a good mood and never get too mad.
Name: Kevin Deeth
Most Notable thing about your hometown: The Puget Sound
Pre-game ritual: Stretch, listen to some techno, sit on the bench with Conds (Erik Condra) and Thanger (Ryan Thang). Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Anything Tony Rolinski our strength coach says. Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Shoot to Score. Greatest place hockey has taken you: Sweden Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Legos Best Class I've taken in college: Sports and Television with Karen Heisler Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Lacrosse My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Playing on a line with Evan Rankin Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Commercial real estate Best Prank you've seen: Mark Van Guilder, Noah Babin and Tom Sawatske painted my truck in baton twirling pictures and lingo because we had the baton twirling championships at our rink (a joke in itself) and one thing they put was "honk if you love to twirl" so 12-year old girls kept honking at me all day until I could wash it off. Still haven't got them back. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: Jack Johnson, "Maybe next time hit him with your purse." What is you guilty pleasure? Sour Patch Kids When I'm not playing hockey, I'm … hanging with the boys, making fun of people and scoping at the dining hall.
Name: Danny Charleston
Favorite NHL Team: Ottawa, Buffalo and Detroit,
Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Yost Arena Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Whatever you do, do it with all your heart" - My dad Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Anything can happen on any night & don't sweat the small stuff Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Signed jersey by Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky Best Class I've taken in college: Golf class Favorite Band: Dave Matthews, Casting Crowns and Linkin Park Favorite TV Show: King of Queens, Seinfeld and House Who would your dream date be with? My wife Natalie My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Scoring in my own net Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): College or professional head hockey coach Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "Can I rent you for a party and put a sombrero on your head with chips and salsa in it? Because you're a midget" When I'm not playing hockey, I'm … playing video games, golfing and watching movies Childhood pet and name? A dog named Link
Name: Tristin Llewellyn
Favorite NHL Player: Bryan Berard
Best Player I've ever played against: Pat Kane Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Goggin Ice Center, Miami University Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Just keep working, because it will show over time" - Red Gendron Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Don't quit, because heart wins every time Greatest place hockey has taken you: Switzerland Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Lacrosse and Soccer My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Skated on the ice with skate guards still on Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Color commentator or salesman How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? 1 hour a day, Facebook addicted Best Prank you've seen: Water in hockey stick shaft Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: You can't read very good. When I'm not playing hockey, I'm … Playing video games and hanging out with friends Childhood pet and name? Dogs-Kyper, Bigsby, Sheena, Buddy, Buster
Name: Corey Couturier
Best Player I've ever played against: T.J. Hensick Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Never Ever Quit - My father Greatest place hockey has taken you: It put me in a Bulldog Uniform Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: A Canadian Flag on my ceiling Best Class I've taken in college: Effective listening Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Tennis My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Forgetting to take my skate guards off before warm-ups when I played for the Electricians. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Pharmaceutical Representative How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Got off because I was addicted, got back on because I was still addicted Best Prank you've seen: Flipping (Zach) Redmond's entire room upside down… even the photos on the wall. Priceless Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: I have a big nose; I do, so it's funny What is you guilty pleasure? Ho ho's and Snickers ice cream bars Childhood pet and name? A Dalmatian named Yzerman, my best friend
Name: Joe Palmer
Most Notable thing about your hometown: It's really, really small
Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: The importance of team Greatest place hockey has taken you: Sweden Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Autographed picture of Martin Brodeur with the Stanley Cup Best Class I've taken in college: History 152 Favorite Band: Kenny Chesney Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Who would your dream date be with? Eva Mendes Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Passing the puck right to other team's player in first college start with U.S. NTDP Best Prank you've seen: Mark Mitera taking a tire off Bobby Ryan's (Anaheim Ducks) car at world junior tryouts and holding it ransom. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: "Please let me score" from good friend & opponent Danny Fardig. What is your guilty pleasure? Eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Name: Jared Brown
Greatest lesson I've learned playing hockey: The video sees everything Greatest place hockey has taken me: Lincoln, Nebraska; it's the best place to play a hockey game. Coolest thing in my bedroom growing up: Signed hat by the Wayne Gretzky Best Class I've taken in college: Consumer Health and Quackery Favorite TV Show: That 70's Show My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment (Describe): In my second year playing hockey I had an "accident" on the ice. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Director of Hockey Operations and Player Personal for the Russell Stover Hockey Program How many friends do I have on Facebook/Myspace? A Million Best Prank I've seen: My first year of junior hockey, I was staying in a room with some 20 year olds, they went down and got the room key for someone else's room, they filled up trash cans of water and soaked the guys in their room at 2 in the morning. I had to hold the door as they ran in and the guys who got soaked had no idea who got them until we got back from the road trip. Funniest thing an opponent's said to me on the ice: Ted Purcell said to me, "Nice job in the All Star Game Brown." I said, "I wasn't even in it." He replied, "Exactly." Who do you room with on the road? Tim Hartung or Phil Fox Website you might be surprised I visit: perezhilton.com Artist that takes up most of my Ipod: The Killers, Gin Blossoms and Counting Crows. Food my mom couldn't get me to eat as a kid: Mashed potatoes
Name: Dave Krisky
Most Notable thing about your hometown: Great summers, great weather.
College Hockey Highlight: Scoring game-winner against Ohio State my freshman year at home. Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Notre Dame Best Player I've ever played against: T.J. Hensick Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Miami Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Every day you either get better, or you get worse - Rick Pitta Greatest place hockey has taken you: Florida for a Christmas tournament my sophomore year. Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Framed and autographed Pavel Bure picture. Favorite Band: Fall Out Boy Favorite TV Show: Entourage Who would your dream date be with? Kirsten Bell or Evangeline Lily Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Going out for the start of a game with my skate guards on. How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? I dabble, but I'm not addicted. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: I can't really remember, but it was something about how old I am.
Name: Dan Sexton
Best Player I've ever played against: Kevin Porter Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Yost Ice Arena Best advice ever given to you and by whom: "Stride and Recovery" by my dad Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: No one can stop you from working your hardest Greatest place hockey has taken you: Bowling Green State University Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: A Mario Lemieux Jersey hanging over my bed Best Class I've taken in college: Canadian Studies Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Owner of a hockey shop How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? I'm not addicted, but I easily spend 30 minutes a day. What is you guilty pleasure? Eating sour gummy worms or Sour Patch Kids When I'm not playing hockey I...like to golf, play video games, and hangout with my teammates. Who do you room with on the road? Last time was Andrew Krelove, a fantastic roomy. Childhood pet and name? I always wanted a dog, but never got one. If I had gotten one, he would have been named Rambo.
Name: Jeremie Dupont
Favorite NHL Team: Any team with a great goalie
Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: a plethora of hockey trophies and medals covering my desk and dressers Best Class I've taken in college: Yoga for 1 credit Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Volleyball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Any time I've allowed more than 4 goals Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Sports Psychologist, Chef or Author How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Enough time to stay in touch with friends. What is you guilty pleasure? Singing loudly to "feel good" tunes, and eating peanut butter by the spoonful When I'm not playing hockey, I'm...making healthy delicious meals, and long-boarding to and from class and the library to learn and study. Who do you room with on the road? Jeric "Goose" Agosta a.k.a. Gustavious LaRossa
Name: Dion Knelsen
Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Notre Dame Best Player I've ever played against: Alexie Cherepanov. Rest in peace. Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Miami Best advice ever given to you and by whom: My father always reminds me to treat every day as an opportunity to improve. Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Talent is never enough to succeed. Greatest place hockey has taken you: Tampere, Finland. Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: An NHL lamp in the shape of a hockey puck. Best Class I've taken in college: Oceans 111. Extremely challenging. Who would your dream date be with? Jessica Alba. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Owner of a recording studio. How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? Maybe an hour or two a week. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: Someone once called me "tulip." What is you guilty pleasure? Playing Call of Duty 4 on Xbox live. When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... playing guitar or writing music. Childhood pet and name? When I was 6 our family had a kitten named "Cuddles." He didn't last long...
Name: Tommy Wingels
Pre-game ritual: Stretch with trainer, soccer, passes in warm-ups. Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Ours - Steve Cady Arena Favorite Band: 50 Cent Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Sports Movie? Green Street Hooligans Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Something in business possibly accountant Best Prank you've seen: Anything by Bill Loupee What is your guilty pleasure? English Premier League Soccer When I'm not playing hockey, I'm…playing golf, hanging out with friends and following every Chicago sports team. Who do you room with on the road? Andy Miele The person you most want to meet is...Tiger Woods - the most dominate player ever in his sport.
Name: Steven Oleksy
Youth Hockey Highlight: Winning a National title in 2000 Playing hockey growing up, I always pretended to be: Garth Butcher and Wayne Gretzky Best Friends in Hockey: Jimmy Spratt and many others College Hockey Highlight: Sweeping Miami in Playoffs Pre-game ritual: Two pieces of Doublemint and tie my skates on the bench Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Notre Dame Best Player I've ever played against: Patrick Kane, Ales Hemsky Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Alaska Fairbanks Best advice ever given to you and by whom: Don't let things you can't control affect you - Dan Pszenyczny Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: You are only as good as your last shift Greatest place hockey has taken you: Slovakia Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Felix Potvin Puzzle and a Detroit Vipers Poster Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Baseball My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Falling against Michigan State in warm-ups at Joe Louis Arena during the CCHA Championships Best Prank you've seen: In juniors I walked into the room during playoffs and there was a sticky note on my stall from the coach that said he needed to talk to me. Upon entering there was a plastic garbage bag with my gear in it and he said there was a mistake and they had accidentally dropped me from the roster and I could no longer play or practice with the team. I walked out of the rink to see my head coach laughing hysterically. Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: You should have stuck with baseball Childhood pet and name? Rabbits, Turkeys and Quails but I never named any of them.
Name: Tim Crowder
Best Friends in Hockey: All the Spartans I've played with College Hockey Highlight: Winning a National Championship Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Northern Michigan Best Player I've ever played against: Carey Price Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Michigan Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Never give up Greatest place hockey has taken you: Michigan State University Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Hockey posters Best Class I've taken in college: Casino Industry Favorite TV Show: Lost Who would your dream date be with? Kristin Cavallari Favorite Sport (other than hockey): Golf My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Knocking myself out Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Restaurant owner When I'm not playing hockey, I'm ... Golfing Who do you room with on the road? Andrew Conboy Childhood pet and name? Dog named Chicklet
Name: Jordan Pearce
Pre-game ritual: Eating a banana with peanut butter and honey. Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Miami or Michigan due to their high power offense. Best Player I've ever played against: Evgeni Malkin Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Yost Arena Best advice ever given to you and by whom: One of my youth hockey coaches once told me that, "Being a goaltender is simple. All you have to do is stop the puck from crossing the goal line." Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: With patience and hard work you can find a solution to your problems. Greatest place hockey has taken you: To Notre Dame Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: An original Nintendo with "Blades of Steel" (an old hockey game) Best Class I've taken in college: Introduction to Anthropology with James McKenna Favorite Music Artist: Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood Favorite TV Show: Family Guy and Good Eats Who would your dream date be with? I would like to say Carrie Underwood but I probably should say my girlfriend. My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: As a young kid I skated down and warmed up in the wrong crease during an intermission of an Anaheim Mighty Ducks Game. Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Surgeon Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: In juniors, I looked up in the stands and got a big thumbs down by a 3-year old sitting on his dad's lap.
Name: Steven Kampfer
College Hockey Highlight: Winning CCHA Championship Toughest CCHA opponent to play against: Michigan State Best Player I've ever played against: Nathan Gerbe and Tim Kennedy Toughest CCHA rink to play in: Lawson Ice Arena, Western Michigan University Best Advice ever given to you and by whom: Never give up - Frank Werner Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: State Championship Medal Best Class I've taken in college: American Sports Writer Favorite Band: 3 Doors Down Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Working for a successful business like BMW How much time, if any, do you spend on Facebook/MySpace, etc. and are you addicted? 2 Hours a day Best Prank you've seen: Mitera and Johnson cutting Turnbull's laces because he was copying T.J. Hensick Funniest thing an opponent's said to you on the ice: Roll down your window, I can't hear you When I'm not playing hockey, I'm … Doing homework or playing "Halo" with the guys Who do you room with on the road? Chad Langlais
Name: Blair Riley
Greatest lesson you've learned playing hockey: Hard work is always rewarded. Coolest thing in your bedroom growing up: Monster Truck wallpaper Best Class I've taken in college: Finance Favorite Band: Linkin Park Favorite TV Show: Entourage Who would your dream date be with? Jessica Simpson My Most Embarrassing Hockey Moment: Shooting the puck in my own net in a playoff game Desired Occupation (other than hockey player): Financial Advisor Best Prank you've seen: A past coach telling a player he has been traded to Manitoba. What is you guilty pleasure? Sweets When I'm not playing hockey, I'm playing hockey…on Xbox Who do you room with on the road? Corey Couturier |
Hometown: Chase, BC 
