Senior Neil Petruic is shouldering a larger leadership role in 2004-05 which comes with the territory when you've been selected as an alternate team captain. Soft spoken away from the rink, the Regina, Saskatchewan native is making plenty of noise on the ice with his consistent and steady play on the Bulldog blueline.



His Favorites

Opponent: Minnesota

Hockey Road Trip: Grand Forks

Opponent Arena: Ralph National Hockey Center (St. Cloud State)

Professional Athlete: Brad Stuart

Professional Team: Ottawa Senators

Pastime: Watching T.V.

College Course: Human Nutrition

Book: Lance Armstrong Autobiography

Television Show: Seinfeld

Singer/Group: Shania Twain

Food: Steak

Restaurant: Ground Round

Vacation Spot: Calgary, Alberta

Web Site: www.whl.ca

Personally Speaking

Why I chose UMD: Coaches

My First Job: Car Parts Sales

Pet Peeve:Tyler Brosz

Biggest Fear:Failing to Succeed

Game Day Ritual: Watch Cheerleaders Before Warmups

Hockey Strength/Weakness:Skating/Temper

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning a Midget Triple AAA Championship

Best Player I’ve Ever Gone Up Against: Jason Spezza

Sport I’d Like To Try Someday: Racketball

Advice To An Aspiring Young Athlete: Dedication can lead to Great Things

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My Keys

What Most People Don't Know About Me: Drafted in 2001 by Ottawa

Influences On My Athletic Career: My Dad

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I Would be More Outgoing

Someone I Wouldn’t Mind Being Stranded

on a Deserted Island With: Jennifer Anniston

Post-UMD Plans: To play hockey professionally