It isn't always about how your start -- but how you finish.
After mustering just two goals and three assists in his first 11 appearances of the season, Joey Anderson has generated 21 points (eight goals and 13 assists) in his 19 games since. That stretch basically began when the University of Minnesota Duluth right winger returned in early January from the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships in Buffalo, N.Y., where he captained Team USA to a bronze medal finish -- one year after he became the first Bulldog to ever strike gold at that event.
Anderson, a 2016-17 National Collegiate Hockey Conference All-Rookie Team honoree, will accompany his UMD teammates to St. Paul for this weekend's NCHC Frozen Faceoff. It was at this same tournament 12 months ago that Anderson helped the Bulldogs capture their first NCHC playoff championship by scoring the game-winning goal in a 4-3 victory over the University of North Dakota.
His Favorites
Opponent: Minnesota
Opponent Arena:
Road Trip: St. Cloud, Minn.
Professional Athlete: Rickie Fowler
Professional Team: Minnesota Wild
College Course: Financial Accounting
Pastime: Golf
Prized Possession: My IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal
Book (Author): The Bible
Television Show: Family Guy
Actor/Actress: Matt Damon/Hilary Duff
Movie: Good Will Hunting
Singer/Group: Boyce Avenue
Food: Chicken and rice
Restaurant: Chipotle
Video Game: NHL (any year)
Vacation Spot: Switzerland
Mobile App: Twitter
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Why I Chose UMD: I love the city of Duluth and the hockey program fit my personality and way I play the game.
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 4
Hockey Strength/Weakness: Winning puck battles/My foot speed
Game Day Ritual: I play Xbox
Most Memorable UMD Hockey Moment: Going to the NCAA Frozen Four last season
Best Player I've Ever Faced: (Former Boston University center) Clayton Keller
Pet Peeve: Not being on time.
Biggest Fear: Getting a career-ending injury.
First Job (Age): I haven't had a job yet.
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Rickie Fowler
Why I Wear No. 13: I like the number and I am a big Pavel Datsyuk fan.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: My dream job is playing golf on the PGA tour.
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My wallet
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be taller
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: I've tried everything I have wanted to at this point in my life.
Influences on My Athletic Career: My family.
The Best Thing About College Hockey: The competitive games every weekend.
My Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Have fun and enjoy what you do!
Post-UMD Plans: Play in the NHL
