Oct. 14, 2009
MADISON, Wis. - Each week leading up to the start of the men's hockey season, we will take a closer look at Wisconsin's newcomers with random questions to delve into some of their likes and dislikes and what makes them tick.
We continue this week with Craig Smith. A native of Madison, Wis., he came to Wisconsin from the Waterloo Black Hawks. The forward collected 49 goals and 117 points in his three years with the team. Smith and the Black Hawks won the Anderson Cup as regular-season league champions in 2006-07. He previously played at Madison La Follette High School. Smith will wear No. 15 this year as a Badger.
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
Favorite superhero: Mighty Mouse
Favorite video game: Mario Kart
Favorite musician: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite book: "Winning Everyday"
Favorite hockey memory: The day I committed to Wisconsin/Winning a Gold Medal at the World Junior A Challenge
TV show you never miss: "Friends"
How many songs in your iPod/MP3 player: 400
First pro sports event you attended: St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Age started playing hockey: 3
First job: Construction
Fantasy job: NHL
Biggest fear: Letting the people I care about down
Before each game I: Visualize myself in different situations
Favorite vacation spot: I have never been there, but I would like to visit Venice, Italy
Childhood hero: Dad
Magazine subscription: "NHL Magazine"
Dream car: Audi TT Coupe
Hobbies/interests: Fishing, camping, ping pong
Autobiography title: "In the Skates of, `Craig Smith'"
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Microwave
Coolest Halloween costume: Superman with the blow-up chest
For me, playing college hockey is: A dream come true
Greatest inspiration: Watching "Rudy"
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing? Playing in the NHL
Reality show you could win? "Deal or No Deal"
Why did you come to Wisconsin? Hometown, and for the great education and great hockey program
If you were to give yourself a creative title for your personal business card, what would it say? Can't stop, won't stop
What would be your pro wrestling name? Flashman
If you would have one super power, what would it be? Walk on water
Worst household chore? Dishes
Best place to be stuck waiting? The airport
If you could give your live savings to a charity, which would you choose? Children's Hospital
Favorite thing about your country? You can be whoever you want to be
What are you a self-proclaimed expert at? Bean bag toss
Favorite event in the Summer Olympics? 100-meter dash
One wish, what would it be? I wish to live to be 100-years old
