Different season. Different Hunter. Same results.
After spending his rookie season one year ago watching Hunter Miska handle basically all of the University of Minnesota Duluth's puckstopping duties, Hunter Shepard has assumed that workhorse role this winter. Shepard, a three-time National Collegiate Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Week Honoree in 2017-18, has now made 25 straight starts going back to Oct. 21. The Cohasset, Minn., native and one-time North American Hockey League Goaltender of the Year (2015-16) currently ranks first among NCHC netminders in overall appearances (27), is second in both victories (14) and shutouts (three) and fourth in saves percentage (.915). His 14-12-1 record is a bit deceiving in that in three of his losses he has allowed just one goal.
HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Minnesota and North Dakota
Opponent Arena: Alfond Arena (Maine)
Road Trip: Chicago, Ill.
Professional Athlete: Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings)
Professional Team: Minnesota Vikings
College Course: American Indian Art
Pastime: Hunting and fishing
Prized Possession: My 12 gauge camo shotgun
Book (Author): None
Television Show: Drake's Migration Nation
Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler/Angelina Jolie
Movie: Friday Night Lights
Singer/Group: Florida Georgia Line
Food: Steak
Restaurant: Sammy's Pizza (Grand Rapids)
Video Game: Madden 18
Vacation Spot: Someplace I've never been.
Mobile App: Snapchat
UP CLOSE
Why I Chose UMD: Because you have the chance to compete for a national championship every year
First Played Competitive Hockey: Age 5 or 6
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My flexibility/Staying calm
Game Day Ritual: I take a long nap after lunch
Most Memorable UMD Hockey Moment: Beating Minnesota for my first collegiate win
Best Player I've Ever Faced: (University of Denver forward) Troy Terry
Pet Peeve: When guys say they almost scored on me
Biggest Fear: Heights
First Job (Age): Bartender (18)
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Brett Favre
Why I Wear No. 32: It's Jonathan Quick's number
What Most People Don't Know About Me: That there is nothing to know
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My phone
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd have a little more height
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Football
Influences on My Athletic Career: My family, Patrick Roy and Adam Hauser
The Best Thing About College Hockey: Getting to hang out with your teammates at the rink everyday.
My Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Just have fun and work hard.
Post-UMD Plans: To someday coach hockey and or baseball and also open a hunting/fishing guide service with my brother.
