Breaking the ice with Michael Mersch
October 04, 2010 | Men's Hockey
Oct. 4, 2010
MADISON, Wis. – With the first men’s hockey game this Saturday against Boston University, we continue introducing Wisconsin's newcomers with their answers to questions that delve into some of their likes and dislikes and what makes them tick.
We continue this week with forward Michael Mersch. The Park Ridge, Ill. native comes to the Badgers after spending the past three years with the U.S. National Team Development Program. While there, he led the under-17 team with 27 goals in the 2008-09 season.
Favorite athlete: Mario Lemieux
Favorite NHL player: Mario Lemieux
Favorite sports team: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite movie: “The Godfather”
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite video game: NHL 2010
Favorite musician: Dave Matthews
Favorite breakfast cereal: Golden Grahams
Favorite hockey memory: Playing at the United Center when I was seven years old
TV show you never miss: “Law and Order”
How many songs on your iPod: 3,000
First pro sports event you attended: Chicago Bears game
Age started playing hockey: Five
First job: Carpentry
Fantasy job: Professional hockey player
Biggest fear: Over-sleeping my alarm
Before each game, I: Eat pasta
Favorite vacation spot: Naples, Fla.
Childhood hero: Grandpa
Most famous person you’ve ever met: Ricky Williams in Florida airport
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing? Playing hockey
Why did you come to Wisconsin: To receive a great education
If you could have one super power, what would it be? To fly
Worst household chore: Taking out trash and vacuuming
Favorite event in the Summer Olympics: Swimming
