Sept. 27, 2012
MADISON, Wis. -- With the first game of the Wisconsin men's hockey season less than than two weeks away, UWBadgers.com takes a look at the newest members of the Badgers, by getting a feel for their likes, dislikes and personalities.
Breaking the Ice with...
• Spencer Bell
• Nic Kerdiles
• Adam Miller
Next up in the series is defender Kevin Schulze.
Schulze joins the Badgers after playing for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers during the 2011-12 season. The White Bear Lake, Minn., native totaled three goals and 29 points in 62 games for the entire USHL season. Four of those game appearances came in the playoffs, where Schulze tallied one goal. Prior to playing for the Omaha Lancers, Schulze began the 2011-12 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks, where he posted six assists in eight games. A team captain during his prep days at Hill-Murray High School, Schulze had four goals and 29 assists in 28 regular-season games during 2010-11, while also posting a goal and four points in three sectional playoff games.
Favorites:
Sports team: Minnesota Twins
School subject: History
Food: Pasta
Movie: Boondock Saints
Favorite superhero: Thor
Favorite video game: NHL 12
Favorite musician: Morgan Zulinick
Breakfast cereal: Lucky Charms
Hockey memory: State tournament
First pro sports event: Minnesota Twins game
Questions:
TV show you never miss: Tosh.0
At what age did you start playing hockey: 2
Fantasy job: NHL player
Biggest fear: Drowning
What’s your cell phone ring: Vibrate
Magazine subscription: Sports Illustrated
Most famous person you’ve met (where and when): Muhammad Ali at a gas station in Chicago
Dream car: Ford F150
If you could play another UW sport, it would be: Soccer
Hidden talent nobody knows about: Cooking
If you could have dinner with any two people, who and why: Dalai Lama and Will Ferrel
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Snuggie
Coolest Halloween costume: Power Range
Greatest inspiration: My Dad
For me, playing college hockey is: A dream come true
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing: Playing hockey
Why did you come to Wisconsin: For the opportunity
If you could have one super power, what would it be: The ability to read minds
Worst household chore: Dishes
Who would you entrust your spare house/apartment key to: My brother
President of any company, which one: Google
Best place to be stuck waiting: Anywhere at the Minnesota State Fair
Favorite thing about your country: The diversity
Favorite event in the Summer Olympics: Gymnastics
What are you a self-proclaimed expert at: Learning lyrics
If you could give your life savings to a charity, which would it be: Big Brothers Big Sisters
One wish, what would it be: To play in the NHL