Whether it's carrying a tune (see below) or carrying a puck out of the defensive zone, senior assistant team captain Drew Olson can usually hold his own against any 2012-13 University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog. The Brainerd, Minn., product and Columbus Blue Jacket draftee has been skillfully patrolling the UMD blueline for the past four seasons and is determined to make his final collegiate go-around his best yet.
After being off last week, it's back to business for Olson and rest of the 20th ranked Bulldogs this Saturday and Sunday as they'll pay a visit to Omaha, Neb., for a two-game Western Collegiate Hockey Association series with the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Lakehead University
Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)
Road Trip: St. Paul to the Xcel Energy Center
Professional Athlete: Paul Bissonnnette
(Phoenix Coyotes)
Professional Team: Minnesota Vikings
College Course: American Indians in Sports
Pastime: Being on the lake
Prized Possession: My 1995 Ford Contour
Book (Author): Lone Survivor (Marcus Luttrell)
Television Show: White Collar
Actor/Actress: Chris Hemsworth/Olivia Wilde
Movie: Madagascar 2
Singer/Group: Adele
Food: Steak
Restaurant: Zorboz on Gull Lake (Nisswa, Minn.)
Video Game: Peggle
Vacation Spot: Maine
Web Site: www.google.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: To play in the WCHA and be close to home.
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 3.
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My skating/My toe picking.
Game Day Ritual: I take a nap.
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning the 2011 NCAA national championship.
Best Player I've Ever Faced: T.J. Oshie.
Pet Peeve: Aaron Crandall.
Biggest Fear: Toe picking on a breakaway.
My First Job: Putting in docks when I was 14 years old
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Santa Claus.
Why I Wear No. 8: It was the number I was given as a freshman.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm an excellent singer.
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My clothes.
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Grow a mustache like (teammate) Luke McManus.
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Olympic speed walking.
Influences on My Athletic Career: My mom and dad.
The Best Thing About College Hockey: Getting to play in front of the UMD student section
Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Enjoy it while it lasts!
Post-UMD Plans: Play hockey for as long as I possibly can.
