If Justin Fontaine has proven anything this winter it's that 2008-09 was no fluke. The University of Minnesota Duluth standout right winger racked up a career-high 48 points one year ago as a sophomore en route to attaining All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association second team acclaim and in 2009-10 he's made life just as miserable for opposing goaltenders.
Heading into this weekend's first round WCHA playoff series with Colorado College, Fontaine's scoring totals show 21 goals, an NCAA-leading 13 of which have come on the power play, and 21 assists in 35 outings. That gives him 90 points over the past two seasons -- a figure unmatched by any of his WCHA comrades and by only two other skaters in the entire country.
HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Colorado College
Opponent Arena: Kohl Center (Wisconsin)
Road Trip: Grand Forks, N.D.
Professional Athlete: Vladimir Guerrero
Professional Team: Edmonton Oilers
College Course: Intro. to College Learning
Past Time: Skateboarding
Prized Possession: My fake teeth
Book (Author): None
Television Show: Californication/Family Guy
Actor/Actress: Mark Wahlberg
Movie: The Hangover
Singer/Group: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Food: Steak and potatoes
Restaurant: The Prime Quarter (Madison, Wis.)
Video Game: C.O.D.
Vacation Spot: T.P.'s cabin on Big Island
WEB Site: www.nhl.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: It's a great university on a Great Lake
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 4
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My speed and vision/My size
Game Day Ritual: I take a nap
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning the 2004 Rural Alberta Midget Hockey League championship
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former North Dakota forward) T.J. Oshie
Pet Peeve: Litterbugs
My First Job: I'm still looking
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Rob Dyrdek (MTV's Fantasy Factory)
Biggest Fear: Driving up 26th Avenue East
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm an only child
Advice to a an Aspiring Young Athlete: Take advantage of every opportunity, because the time goes by fast
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I would have been born in Minnesota
Influences on My Athletic Career: My parents and coaches
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My ankle weights
Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Kite surfing
Post-UMD Plans: Play hockey somewhere
