Some guys have all the luck when it comes to staying clear of the injury bug. Luke McManus isn't one of them.

The University of Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman hasn't completely shaken an upper body injury which he incurred on Dec. 1, 2012 at Michigan Tech University and it's certainly has had an adverse effect on his ice time. (He managed just three appearances the rest of the way in 2012-13 and has played in just over half of the club's 20 games this winter). 

McManus, a two-time Western Collegiate Hockey Association Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, is hoping to  jump back into the Bulldog lineup this weekend when UMD takes part in the first-ever North Star College Cup at the Xcel Energy Center.

HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: North Dakota
Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)
Road Trip: Madison, Wis.
Professional Athlete: J.T. Brown
Professional Team: Minnesota Vikings
College Course: Corporate Finance
Pastime: Hunting
Prized Possession: My phone
Book (Author): Hatchet (Gary Paulsen)
Television Show: The Voice
Actor/Actress: Mark Walhberg and Vince Vaughn/Jennifer Aniston
Movie: Joe Dirt
Singer/Group: Eric Church
Food: Anything
Restaurant: Chiptole
Video Game: NHL 14
Vacation Spot: Lake Vermilion (Minn.)
Web Site: Twitter

PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: It was close to home and I wanted to compete in the WCHA at the time.
First Played Competitive Hockey: As a mini-mite.
Hockey Strength/Weakness: Blocking shots/My footwork
Game Day Ritual: I take a nap.
Most Memorable UMD Hockey Moment: Winning the NCAA national championship in 2011.
Best Player I've Ever Faced: (Former Wisconsin Badger defenseman) Justin Schultz
Pet Peeve: Aaron Crandall
Biggest Fear: Having to room with Matt McNeely on the road.
First Job: Working at Westwood Sports when I was 16 years old.
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Vince Vaughn
Why I Wear No. 22: It's the number I wore in juniors before coming here.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I was really fat as a kid.
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My phone
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be able to grow better facial hair.
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Cricket
Influences on My Athletic Career: My parents
The Best Thing About College Hockey: The fans
Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Always have fun.
Post-UMD Plans: Do a lot of hunting and fishing.