If anyone is ripe for a breakout season this winter it's Bryan McGregor -- and the talented University of Minnesota Duluth junior right wing will be the first to admit that. When he entered the Bulldog program back in 2003-04, McGregor carried with him a portfolio stuffed with offensive exploits. For example, in his final year of competition with the British Columbia Hockey League's Vernon Vipers, McGregor racked up 95 points in only 61 regular season games. In that same number of outings as a collegian, however, the Niagara Falls, Ontario native has found the going much tougher, collecting just 20 points on eight goals and 12 assists.

HIS FAVORITES

Opponent: Minnesota

Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)

Road Trip: Boston, Mass. (2004 Frozen Four)

Professional Athlete: (Former NHLers) Doug Bodger and Greg Adams

Professional Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

College Course: I have too many to name

Pastime: Spending time on www.facebook.com

Prized Possession: My wallet

Movie: Legends of the Fall

Book: Any non-fiction science book

Television Show: Whatever is playing on the history channel

Singer/Group: I'm all country

Food: My mom and grandma's cooking

Restaurant: Tim Horton's

Web Site: www.facebook.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: When I came to visit, (former teammate) T.J. Caig told me we were going to win the NCAA championship.

First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 3

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My shot/Not moving my feet and thinking too much

Game Day Ritual: I watch a \"Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em Hockey\" video, take a nap, and follow that up with a 45-minute shower.

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

Best Player I've Ever Played Against: Rick Nash (now with the Columbus Blue Jackets)

Pet Peeve: Anything Jeff McFarland says or does

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: The late Jim Morrison (of the Doors

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm actually a pretty smart person

Biggest Fear: Failure

My Advice To An Aspiring Athlete: Chance favors the prepared mind

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I would really like to be taller

Influences On My Athletic Career: My family

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My shoes and pants (shirts are always optional)

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Fly fishing

Post-UMD Plans: Earn a living as either a hockey player, scientist or cowboy