Talk about a breakthrough season -- or at least the start of one.
Rob Bordson is enjoying just that in 2009-10. The 6-2, 195-pound University of Minnesota Duluth forward came into the year having racked up just seven points in 42 career games and going without a goal or an assist during his entire sophomore season. But a robust commitment to better himself in the offseason has produced terrific results this fall, so much so that Bordson finds himself leading the nation in both assists (10) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association in power play points (10).
HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Minnesota
Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (University of North Dakota)
Road Trip: Minneapolis, Minn.
Professional Athlete: Tiger Woods
Professional Team: NY Rangers/Minnesota Twins
College Course: Accounting
Past Time: Playing golf and fishing with my dad
Prized Possession: My golf clubs
Book (Author): Beyond the Goalcrease (Robb Stauber)
Television Show: Entourage/Friday Night Lights
Actor/Actress: Vince Vaughn/Jennifer Aniston
Movie: Wedding Crashers
Singer/Group: Akon
Food: Steak/Chicken
Restaurant: A & Dubs
Video Game: NHL 09
Vacation Spot: Florida
WEB Site: NHL.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: To play college hockey in my hometown was an opportunity I couldn't pass up
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 3
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My hands and vision/My physical play
Game Day Ritual: I play a few games of NHL 09 with my roommate, Kenny Reiter, then take a nap
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Playing in the 2006 Minnesota High School Tournament
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: T.J. Oshie
Pet Peeve: Television commercials
My First Job: I worked at a golf course driving range when I was 15
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Mark Messier
Biggest Fear: Heights
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I recorded a double eagle at Lester Park Golf Course last summer
Advice to a an Aspiring Young Athlete: Always have fun and work as hard as you can
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I would be a “morning” person
Influences on My Athletic Career: My dad
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Surfing
Post-UMD Plans: Play professional hockey as long as I can
