ALBANY, N.Y. -- Ever wonder which team is the toughest to play against or which arena is most hostile to opposing players; what players are most respected by their peers; or what types of food, music and books are on the top of a player's list? You can find out each week as ECAC Hockey "faces off" with a student-athlete from each  of the league's 12 member institutions. This week's featured student-athlete is Andrew Lord of Rensselaer.

ANDREW LORD
Rensselaer
Senior
Forward
West Vancouver, BC

1. Toughest all-around team to play against?
In my three years we've always had trouble with Dartmouth.  They are a big team that plays a fast transition game. 

2.  Toughest all-around arena to play in?
Cornell due to the noise factor.  It's also the most fun though because of the great atmosphere.

3.  Favorite ECAC road trip?
Clarkson/Saint Lawrence.  A great rivalry with Clarkson...and a great old barn at SLU.  Longest in-conference trip as well.

4.  Best all-around arena atmosphere?
Come on now ... Obviously the Field House.  Great history and we draw the best crowds in the league.

5.  Best all-around opposing player?
Last year I would have had to say David Jones from Dartmouth.  A big power forward that skates very well.  He was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award and ended up leaving college early to sign with Colorado.

6.  Best all-around opposing forward?
Other than (David) Jones I'd say Bryan Leitch from Quinnipiac.  His line with Nelson and Bates is tough.

7.  Best all-around opposing defenseman?
Last year I'd say Reid Cashman from Quinnipiac or  SLU's captain Drew Bagnall.

8.  Best all-around opposing goaltender?
Mark Dekanich from Colgate ... He's a big goalie that plays a sound butterfly style.

9.  Most memorable college hockey game?
There's definitely a couple up there.  Winning in Denver last year ... My freshman year I had a goal in both games against Union in back-to-back nights ... My sophomore season's Freakout! was also a great night when we beat Brown and I had a goal and an assist.   

10.  Biggest thrill as an ECAC player?
The parity within the league.  Every team can beat you on any given night.  Games always come down to the final few minutes.  I love getting ready for a game knowing that we'll have to put everything on the line to come out with a W.  

11.  Favorite NHL team?
A silly question haha.  I was born and raised in Vancouver.  I love the Vancouver Canucks and Trevor Linden is my hero.

12.  Favorite NHL player?
I have more than a few.  Jarome Iginla, Joe Thornton, Eric Cole, "The old" Todd Bertuzzi when he was with Naslund in Vancouver.  And the up and coming Dustin Penner.   

13.  What are your plans after college?
To live the dream as long as possible and keep playing. 

14.  Favorite college class/subject?
I'm really enjoying Strategy and Policy this semester with Professor Corbett.  The class is about running a company and seeing things from a CEO's perspective.  I'll also say my bioterrorism class.  Dr. Boylen is a big hockey fan!

15.  Best book you've ever read?
Anything written by John Grisham.  The Firm, The Chamber....they're all great. Best hockey book though is Thunder and Lightning by Phil Esposito.  "Espo" as they call him really tells it how it is. haha      

16.  Best movie you've ever seen?
Departed, Anchorman, Saving Private Ryan....Anything with a good plot.

17.  Best all time TV show?
Seinfeld.  Legendary!

18.  Favorite musical artists?
Kenny Chesney ... Tim McGraw and Brooks and Dunn are close behind though.

19.  Person you most admire?
Definitely both my parents.  Hardest working people I've ever met.   

20.  For what are you most thankful?
Having great parents, a great sister and getting to do the thing I love most everyday ... play Hockey.

21.   If you could have any superpower...what would it be and why?
To be invisible.  Then I could go in the coaches' office and hear what they really say about us when they watch post-game video.  haha

22.   Favorite sport besides hockey?
I guess I better say football since we're in the U.S.   Haha, no the game is actually growing on me.  I just wish people were as fanatical about hockey. 

23.  What made you choose RPI?
I wanted a small school where hockey had a big following.  I also wanted to receive a good education. 

24.   One thing that fans wouldn't expect about you?
I do not live in an igloo ... Winters' are actually much colder here than Vancouver.

25.   You are being exiled to a deserted island and you are aloud to take 2 items and one of your teammates.  Which teammate and what 2 items are you bringing with you and why?
I'd bring Peter Merth because he is an animal and would know how to survive.  The first item would be sunscreen ... I burn easy.  The other would be a boat. 

26.   One word you would use to describe your team?
Relentless

27.   Most listened to song on your Ipod?
Don't Blink - Kenny Chesney