Breaking the ice with Joe Faust
September 08, 2010 | Men's Hockey
Sept. 8, 2010
MADISON, Wis. -- With the start of official men's hockey practice less than one month away, we begin 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 defenseman Joe Faust. The Bloomington, Minn. native was a two-time captain in high school and was named to the Associated Press 2010 Minnesota All-State Second Team. Faust was a fourth round pick of the New Jersey Devils in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft at No. 114 overall.
Here's a little more about Joe:
Favorite athlete: Duncan Keith
Favorite NHL player: Duncan Keith
Favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins
Favorite school subject: History
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite movie: "Four Brothers"
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite musician: George Strait
Favorite book: "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy
Favorite breakfast cereal: Oatmeal Squares
Favorite hockey memory: Beating Burnsville (Minn.) in the 2010 sectional tournament
TV Show you never miss: "24"
How many songs in your iPod: 1,700
First pro sports event you attended: Minnesota Twins game
Age started playing hockey: Five
First job: Worked for my dad's cleaning company
Fantasy job: NHL player
Biggest fear: Heights
Before each game, I: Play ping pong
Favorite vacation spot: Lake Vermilion, Minn.
What's your cell phone ring? It's on vibrate
Most famous person you've met (where and when): Scott Stevens this summer in New Jersey
Magazine subscription: Field and stream
Dream car: Chevy Silverado
Hobbies/interests: Hunting and fishing
If I could play another UW sport, it would be: Football
Hidden talent nobody knows about: Kneeboarding
If you could have dinner with any two living people, who and why? Tony Dungy, because he's one of my role models and Bobby Orr, because he is one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
If you could have dinner with any people in history, who and why? Nate Saint, because he gave his life to save others and Joseph from the Bible, because I'm named after him.
Autobiography title: "The Trails and Trials of Joe Faust"
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: iPod
Coolest Halloween costume: Cowboy
For me, playing hockey is: A dream come true
Greatest inspiration: My love for the game
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing? Playing hockey
Reality show you could win and why: The Singing Bee, I know a lot of country songs
Why did you come to Wisconsin? Great hockey program and great school
What would be your pro wrestling name? The Hammer
Worst movie you've ever seen? "Napoleon Dynamite"
If you could have one super power, what would it be? Ability to fly
President of any company, which one? Cabela's
Worst household chore: Cleaning the bathroom
If you could give your life savings to a charity, which one would you choose? Outreach Outdoors
Who would you entrust your spare house/apartment key to? My parents
Favorite thing about your country: Freedom
What are you a self-proclaimed expert at? Deer hunting
Favorite event of the Summer Olympics: Track and field
One wish, what would it be? Play in the NHL
