Facing Off with Matt Cook

MATT COOK
Union
Junior
Forward
Belle Mead, N.J.

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 Matt Cook of Union.

1.     Toughest all-around team to play against?
Clarkson

2.     Toughest all-around arena to play in?
Lynah Rink at Cornell

3.     Favorite ECAC Hockey road trip?
Princeton/Quinnipiac

4.     Best all-around arena atmosphere?
Cornell

5.     Best all-around opposing player?
Nick Dodge

6.     Best all-around opposing forward?
Nick Dodge

7.     Best all-around opposing defenseman?
Alex Biega

8.     Best all-around opposing goaltender?
Mark Dekanich

9.     Most memorable college hockey game?
Beating Clarkson last year in our rink in overtime.

10.    Biggest thrill as an ECAC Hockey player?
Beating Cornell in Lynah Rink.

11.    Favorite NHL team?
Pittsburgh Penguins

12.    Favorite NHL player?
Mario Lemeiux

13.    What are your plans after college?
Play hockey for as long as possible, then start my own business.

14.    Favorite college class/subject?
Economics

15.    Best book you've ever read?
The Bluest Eye

16.    Best movie you've ever seen?
Forrest Gump

17.    Best all time TV show?
South Park

18.    Favorite musical artists?
Pantera

19.    Person you most admire?
My Mom and Dad

20.    What are you most thankful for?
The opportunity to play college hockey and attend a school like Union.

21.    If you could have any superpower...what would it be and why?
The power to know where to catch monster Tuna so my Dad and I can save some time in the summer.

22.   Favorite sport besides hockey?
Football

23.    What made you choose Union?
I loved the combination of having both a very competitive Division 1 Hockey program and an excellent academic experience that Union had to offer.

24.   One thing that fans wouldn't expect about you?
I enjoy playing heavy metal on my electric guitar.

25.   You are being exiled to a deserted island and you are allowed to take two items and one of your teammates, which teammate and what two items are you bringing with you and why?
I would bring Corey Milan, my guitar and his drum-set so we could still have a band.