Justin Fontaine has accumulated points at a faster pace than any other Western Collegiate Hockey Association combatant over the past three seasons and he's showing no sign of slowing down. Through 21 games this winter, the University of Minnesota Duluth senior right winger's scoring line shows 12 goals (which ties for the team lead) and 16 assists for 28 points. Fontaine, a two-time All-WCHA second team pick who paces the No. 5 Bulldogs in power play goals (six) and shots (78), is also a career-best plus-13 on the season.
All this point producing has meant a steady ascension on the UMD scoring charts for Fontaine. He currently ranks 26th all-time among Bulldogs in scoring with 134 points and is on target to crack the top 15 -- something now other UMD skater has done in 17 years.
HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Denver
Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)
Road Trip: Madison, Wis.
Professional Athlete: Doug Gilmour
Professional Team: Toronto Blue Jays
College Course: Art Today
Pastime: Playing Jetman
Prized Possession: My teeth
Book (Author): None
Television Show: Two and a Half Men
Actor/Actress: Mark Wahlberg
Movie: The Town
Singer/Group: Nickelback
Food: Steak and potatoes with a Caesar salad
Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Video Game: Call Of Duty Black Ops
Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Web Site: addictinggames.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: The school and the opportunity to play hockey in the WCHA
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 3
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My vision/My quickness
Game Day Ritual: I take a nap
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning the 2009 WCHA Final Five
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former Denver Pioneer) Brock Trotter
Pet Peeve: I have a lot, but bad hygiene is No. 1.
My First Job: Still looking
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Rob Drydek
Biggest Fear: Seeing Jake Hendrickson's reaction if I T-Boned his straight-piped Dodge Dakota
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm 5-9 3/4, not 5-10.
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd have more book smarts.
Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Work smart
Influences on My Athletic Career: My parents and coaches
Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Tickle fighting
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My stress ball
Post-UMD Plans: Keep playing hockey somewhere.
