Personal Statement
The passion and respect I have for the game mirrors my dedication in the classroom. I was a multi-sport athlete and relinquished the opportunity to play soccer, football and baseball to dedicate and focus myself on the sport I love most - hockey! I am relatively young in hockey years and feel I have great upside potential and drive to peak further. Hockey is a team game and I am always looking for ways improve myself as a player. During my athletic career, I have always been in a leadership position and captained various sports teams growing up while playing key positions (pitcher, catcher, running back, kicker, etc.) that require nerves of steel. I have been very fortunate to battle at the highest levels and win championships, so I thrive when faced with fierce competition and love to lead my team to rise to the occasion to be the best. It is important to leave it all on the ice every shift so there are no regrets.
As a shutdown defenseman, I play a very physical brand of hockey and am often on the ice on the PK and during critical game situations. I possess the ability to make a clean breakout pass and can move the puck up ice when the situation or circumstance is right to do so. I have played some forward on the PP as well. I grind in the corners and do the dirty work necessary to create chances for my teammates to bury the puck and am not averse to standing in front of the net to create havoc for the opposition.
In the locker room, I have great sense of humor to loosen guys up, and transition that to intensity on the ice. My coaches will tell you that I am respectful of their techniques and that I lead by example. I always support my teammates on and off the ice. I have been expected to outwork those around me and earned every opportunity I have been given because I refuse to give up or accept less than 100% of myself and my teammates.
My passion and enthusiasm for the sport of hockey burns deep inside me of me. I am looking to join a college program that will take advantage of my work ethic and character on and off the ice, and a college institution that will appreciate and nurture my intellectual drive to succeed so I can be an ambassador for my school inside and outside of the classroom that will translate to a successful business career and lifelong proud alumni!
