No team in the country has been on the power play more this season than the University of Minnesota Duluth and only one club has spent more time killing penalties. That has meant plenty of extra shifts for minute munchers like junior defenseman Andy Welinski. The Duluth native and Anaheim Ducks draftee has certainly made the most of that additional ice exposure and will enter this weekend's series at the University of Nebraska-Omaha ranking third nationally in plus-minus rating (+12) while racking up four goals and four assists for eight points. Welinski, who has skated in all 86 games since joining the Bulldog program two years ago, is also one of just five NCAA I blueliners with a shorthanded goal to his 2014-15 credit.

HIS FAVORTIES
Opponent: Minnesota
Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)
Road Trip: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Professional Athlete: Roger Federer
Professional Team: None
College Course: Intercultural Communication
Pastime: Taking fishing trips
Prized Possession: My sunglasses
Book (Author): Lone Survivor (Marcus Luttrell)
Television Show: Hell on Wheels
Actor/Actress: Bradley Cooper/Jennifer Aniston
Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Singer/Group: Jason Aldean
Food: Homemade mac & cheese
Restaurant: Prime Quarter Steak House (Madison, Wis.)
Video Game: Call of Duty
Mobile App: International Movie Database (IMDb)
Vacation Spot: Lake of the Woods
Web Site: Youtube.com

Personally Speaking
Why I Chose UMD: I grew up idolizing Bulldog hockey.
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 4 or 5 for Duluth's Glen Avon rink
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My skating/My backhand shot
Game Day Ritual: I wake up early for breakfast, go to the pregame skate, and then take an afternoon nap.
Most Memorable UMD Hockey Moment: Playing in my first game as a freshman.
Best Player I've Ever Faced: (Former Minnesota Gopher forward) Nick Bjugstad
Pet Peeve: Loud talker
Biggest Fear: Spiders
First Job (Age): At Master Lawn Care (17)
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Peyton Manning
Why I Wear No. 7: I grew up wearing No. 6, but 7 was the closest number that was available when I got here.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I have played tennis my whole life.
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be a better student.
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: The Great Outdoor Games
Influences on My Athletic Career: My parents and previous coaches
The Best Thing About College Hockey: The fans
Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Adversity is a gift, not a burden.
Post-UMD Plans: Hopefully continue my hockey career.