Meet today's featured freshman from the 2012-13 Alaska Hockey team, forward
Matthew Friese.
Name: Matthew Friese
Hometown: Wasilla, AK
Junior Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL)
Position: Forward
Shot: Left
Height: 5'10”
Weight: 185
DOB: 4-17-1992
Major: Business Administration
Parents: Paul and Jenna Friese
Siblings: Adam Friese
Grandparents: Steve and Hopie Friese/Caren and Art Swanson
Favorite Coach: Chad Johnson and Jimmy McGroaty (so far)
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Scoring game winning goal against Omaha in a sold out arena.
Hobbies: Hockey, hunting, fishing and golf
What type of player are you? Speed and finesse that makes play, also with a scoring touch
What can Nanook fans expect to see from you on the ice? Speed, finesse, playmaking, and hitting
Favorites
Food- Pasta and Steak
TV Show- The Office
Movie- Lawless
Type of Music- Rock
NHL Team- Minnesota Wild
Favorite Quote- “To whom is given, much is expected”
Favorite Sport besides hockey: Golf
Pre-game ritual/superstition: My superstition is to not have a superstition
What's on your iPod? A lot of country, rock, and a little rap.
Most people don't know this about me: I used to have an albino hamster named Dale
Celebrity you'd like to meet: Tom Hardy
NHL Player you emulate your game after: Scott Gomez
If you could be a superhero or have a super power, what would it be and why: Be able to fly so I could save money on gas.
