Currently off to a fast offensive start, University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey forward Michela Cava has already equalled her point total from all of last season.  The senior from Thunder Bay, Ontario has scored four goals and dished out two assists in the Bulldogs first 10 games, including registering four points (2g, 2a) in her last four skates.  A transfer from the University of Connecticut, Cava scored three goals and three assists last season as a junior, her first with UMD.

HER FAVORITES

Opponent: Bemidji

Opponent Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (North Dakota)

Road Trip: Minnapolis, Minn. (Gophers)

Professional Athlete: Sidney Crosby

Professional Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

Pastime: Golf

College Course: Interpersonal Communication 

Prized Possession: My two dogs

TV Show: Pretty Little Liars

Singer or Group: Sam Smith

Book (Author): The Help

Food: Pasta

Movie: Bridesmaid

Actor/Actress: Jennifer Aniston

Restaurant: The Tavern

Vacation Spot: Hawaii

Video Game: NHL 

Mobile App: Instagram

Website: Pintrest

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: To play hockey close to home.

First Played Competitive Hockey: When I was 4 years old

Hockey Strength/Weakness: Skating/Shot

Game Day Ritual: Dancing with Ashleigh Brykaliuk and Alexia Klaas

Most Memorable UMD Hockey Moment: Scoring my first Bulldog goal

Why I Wear No. 24:  My dad was 24 in college at St. Scholastica

Best Opposing Player I've Ever Faced: (Boston College Forward) Alex Carpenter

Pet Peeve: Hitting the crossbar

Biggest Fear: Flying

My First Job (Age): 16

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Melissa McCarthy

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I stress about almost everything.

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Live in the moment.

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My phone.

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Baseball

The Best Thing About College Hockey: The team

Influences On My Athletic Career: My dad

Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Follow your dreams and always work hard.