With hockey season in full swing it seems only fitting to get the inside scoop of our very own Illinois State Hockey team. The ISU hockey team is on a winning streak with 12 wins out of 14 games this season. I had the pleasure of meeting ISU goalie, Scott Czarnik. Last year, Scott helped the team head to the Final Four in the National tournament. Scott is a die-hard hockey fanatic with a passion for winning.
HC: How long have you been playing hockey?
Scott: I started playing hockey when I was seven years old. I actually transferred to ISU from Arizona State University where I played Division 1 because I wanted to be closer to home.
HC: What is your favorite part about playing hockey?
Scott: I would have to say the thrill of winning and the chance to make it to the National Championships. We do a lot of traveling so it can affect our social life, but it is definitely worth it. Being on a team has allowed me to make life long friends and it is a great networking opportunity.
HC: Do you have a favorite pro hockey team or player?
Scott: Blackhawks all the way. I would have to say my favorite player is Jocelyn Thibault. He is the reason I started playing goalie.
HC: Go Chicago! What is your pump up song?
Scott: OAR all the way.
HC: Always a solid choice. When is the next home game?
Scott: November 8th we play Northern Illinois University. We had a great turn out at our last home game and I hope we can keep that up. Playoffs are this March in Boston and I hope our team can bring home a win.
HC: What are your plans after you graduate?
Scott: Well I am a Recreation management major and I have an internship with the Chicago Blackhawks this summer. I will be doing team services, so I get to work with the players.
HC: Wow, congrats Scott! Who is your celebrity crush?
Scott: I would say Jessica Biel, but Jennifer Aniston is a cutie too.
Want more ISU Hockey? Help support the Redbirds by attending their home games at the Pepsi Center in Bloomington. For more information on the team make sure to LIKE their Facebook page!
Photos by: Lindsay Nardini