Team captaincy assignments are generally reserved for upperclassmen and other seasoned veterans who have paid their dues.

But what second-year Bulldog Andrew Carroll lacks in experience, he makes up for in leadership and that is why the Shoreview, Minn., native is serving as a University of Minnesota Duluth co-captain in 2006-07 -- the first sophomore in over a half a century to take on that prestigious role.

Carroll, who received the 2005-06 Goldie Wolfe Award as UMD's most inspirational player after amassing the third highest goal harvest (13) of any Bulldog, got off to a sluggish start offensively this fall, but hopefully has now found his groove (he's picked up three points in his last two outings) as he and his puckmates wrap up the first half of their 2006-07 regular season schedule.

HIS FAVORITES

Opponent: Minnesota

Opponent Arena: Magness Arena (Denver)

Road Trip: Denver, Colo.

Professional Athlete: Marty Sertich

Professional Team: Dallas Stars

College Course: Physical Fitness and Weight Training

Pastime: Whiffle ball

Prized Possession: My Stealth hockey sticks

Movie: Happy Gilmore

Book: Hockey Tough (by Saul Miller)

Television Show: ESPN Sportsc Center

Singer/Group: Pillar

Food: Chicken breast in champagne

Restaurant: Blackwoods

Vacation Spot:Matt Niskanen's cabin

Web Site: nhl.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: The coaching staff

First Played Competitive Hockey: At age 3

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My crossovers/My speed

Game Day Ritual: I do a pregame skate

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Playing in the 2003 and 2004 Minnesota State High School Class AA Tournament

Best Player I’ve Ever Played Against: (Former Colorado College Tiger) Marty Sertich

Pet Peeve: When people don't eat everything on their plate

My First Job: Babysitting when I was 13

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Joe Sakic

Biggest Fear:Heights

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I play a mean game of tennis

Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Keep having fun!

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself:

I'd be a faster skater

Influences on My Athletic Career: My family

Something I Never Leave Home Without: Food

Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Football

Post-UMD Plans: Continue my hockey career