Isaac Reichmuth's arrival on the UMD campus three years ago and the University of Minnesota Duluth's recent return to college hockey prominence (i.e. a trip to the 2004 NCAA Frozen Four) is no mere coincidence.

Reichmuth, a senior netminder from Fruitvale, British Columbia has put up some recording-breaking numbers during his Bulldog career -- including posting the best goals against average (2.83 as of Feb. 16) and saves percentage figures (.901) in the program's 62-year history. The two-time All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association selection and 2004 NCAA Midwest Regional MVP also needs only four more victories to become UMD's all-time leader in that department (he's amassed a 56-44-15 record in 123 career appearances).

Twice selected as the WCHA's Defensive Player of the Week this winter, Reichmuth's puckstopping prowess will be vital for the Bulldogs as the face three nationally-ranked opponents during the final three weekends of the 2005-06 regular season.

HIS FAVORITES

Opponents: Minnesota

Opponent Arena: Mariucci Arena (Minnesota)

Road Trip: Madison, Wis.

Professional Athlete: Todd Bertuzzi (Vancouver Canucks)

Professional Team: Vancouver Canucks

College Course: Introduction to Sociology

Pastime: Golfing

Prized Possession: My Jeep

Movie: Cobra

Book: The Outsiders (by S.E. Hinton)

Television Show: Family Guy

Singer/Group: George Strait

Food: Steak and prawns

Restaurant: Carrabba's

Vacation Spot: Christina Lake (British Columbia)

Web Site: www.uscho.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: The coaching staff

First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 4

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My quickness/My decision-making when I play the puck

Game Day Ritual: I eat and take a nap

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning the 2004 NCAA Midwest Regional title and advancing to the Frozen Four

Best Player I’ve Ever Played Against: Tim Stapleton

Pet Peeve: When Justin Williams tries to sing every song on the radio even though he doesn't have a clue what the words are

My First Job: as a construction laborer when I was a teenager

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Conan O'Brien

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I got really lost in a forest with some friends when I was a little kid

Biggest Fear: Tim Stapleton playing for the opposition

Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Play the game with your heart, not with your head

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself:

I'd be smarter and taller

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My shoes

Influences On My Athletic Career: My parents

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Hang gliding

Post-UMD Plans: Make money