New number, same old scoring touch.

As the Bulldogs' top returning point getter from a year ago, senior centerTim Stapleton is obviously being counted on to be the go-to person for UMD in 2005-06. And so far he has delivered. The LaGrange, Ill. native, who switched jersey numbers prior to this season (19 instead of 23), has racked up two goals and five assists for a team-leading seven points in eight games thus far.

HIS FAVORITES

Opponent: St. Cloud State

Opponent Arena: Kohl Center (Wisconsin)

Road Trip: Denver, Colo.

Professional Athlete: Steve Yzerman (Detroit Red Wings)

Professional Team: Detroit Red Wings

Pastime: Golfing

College Course: None

Prized Possession: My nunchucks

Movie: Rounders and Good Will Hunting

Book: Yzerman: The making of a Champion (by Douglas Hunter)

Television Show: Family Guy

Singer/Group: Freeture

Food: Fried Rice

Restaurant: The Prime Quarter

Vacation Spot: Costa Rica

Web Site: I don't have a computer

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: The park point palace

First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 3

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My speed/My physical play

Game Day Ritual: I practice my karate moves

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Playing in the 2004 NCAA Frozen Four

Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former Colorado College Tiger) Peter Sejna

Pet Peeve: When people think I'm Chinese or Mexican (I'm actually Filipino)

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Bruce Lee

My First Job: As a delivery boy for my dad when I was 16

What Most People Don't Know About Me: That I'm also part Irish

Biggest Fear: Failing to succeed in life

My Advice To An Aspiring Athlete: Once you believe something is impossible, you will never succeed at it

Influences On My Athletic Career: My dad

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Skydiving

Post-UMD Plans: To hopefully play hockey