Photo by: David Stluka
Breaking the ice with... Jack Berry
September 22, 2016 | Men's Hockey
September 22, 2016
MADISON, Wis. -- With the 2016-17 Wisconsin men's hockey season right around the corner, UWBadgers.com goes beyond what fans will see on the ice this season to introduce the six newest members of the Badgers' incoming class by exploring their personalities, likes and dislikes.
Next up in this year's series is goaltender Jack Berry.
Berry, a Holly, Michigan native, played between the pipes for the New Jersey Junior Titans during the 2015-16 season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances while racking up a 12-8-2 record, finishing the regular season with a 2.26 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. He also played the 2014-15 season with the NAHL's Soo Eagles, appearing in 30 games while posting a 2.87 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, as well as a 14-10-0 record with the Eagles. He tallied one assist and one shutout on the season and the team reached the second round of the playoffs .
Berry will wear No. 1 for a jersey number. The last Badger to wear No. 1 was goalie Scott Gudmandson from 2007-11. Other former goalies that have worn No. 1 include Brian Elliott, Kirk Daubenspeck, Terry Kleisinger, Roy Schultz, Julian Baretta, Mike Richter and Curtis Joseph among others.Â
FAVORITES:
Athlete: Tiger Woods
NHL Player: Jonathan Quick
Sports team: Detroit Red Wings
School subject: Math
Food: Venison Steak
Movie: Lone Survivor
Superhero: Spiderman
Breakfast cereal: Cocoa Puffs
Hockey memory: Getting to play with my two brothers
Vacation spot: Northern Michigan with family
Thing about your country: Freedom
Questions:
First pro sports event you attended: Detroit Red Wings game
Age you started playing hockey at: 4
First job: Delivery Boy
Biggest fear: Getting injured
Before each game I: Always tape my stick
Most famous person you've met (where and when): Gordie Howe at the Kocur Foundation in 2013
Dream car: McLaren P1
Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing and golfing
If I could play another UW sport, it would be: Golf
If you could have dinner with any two living people, who and why? Jonathan Quick and Tiger Woods because they're my two favorite athletes
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Heart pacemaker
Coolest Halloween costume: Clown
For me, playing college hockey is: A dream come true. Ever since I was young, it was my goal to play college hockey
Greatest inspiration: My family. They have been by my side every step of the way.
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing: Playing in the NHL and have a family.
Why did you come to Wisconsin?: I love the city of Madison, you get all four seasons.Â
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?: Read people's minds
President of any company, which one?: Apple
Worst household chore: Pulling weeds
Go to meal when you're making one yourself: Steak and eggs
Where do you like sitting on the bus for roadtrips?: In the middle
If you could give your life savings to a charity, which would you choose?: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
One wish, what would it be?: I'd wish for every orphan to have a home
MADISON, Wis. -- With the 2016-17 Wisconsin men's hockey season right around the corner, UWBadgers.com goes beyond what fans will see on the ice this season to introduce the six newest members of the Badgers' incoming class by exploring their personalities, likes and dislikes.
Next up in this year's series is goaltender Jack Berry.
Berry, a Holly, Michigan native, played between the pipes for the New Jersey Junior Titans during the 2015-16 season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances while racking up a 12-8-2 record, finishing the regular season with a 2.26 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. He also played the 2014-15 season with the NAHL's Soo Eagles, appearing in 30 games while posting a 2.87 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, as well as a 14-10-0 record with the Eagles. He tallied one assist and one shutout on the season and the team reached the second round of the playoffs .
Berry will wear No. 1 for a jersey number. The last Badger to wear No. 1 was goalie Scott Gudmandson from 2007-11. Other former goalies that have worn No. 1 include Brian Elliott, Kirk Daubenspeck, Terry Kleisinger, Roy Schultz, Julian Baretta, Mike Richter and Curtis Joseph among others.Â
FAVORITES:
Athlete: Tiger Woods
NHL Player: Jonathan Quick
Sports team: Detroit Red Wings
School subject: Math
Food: Venison Steak
Movie: Lone Survivor
Superhero: Spiderman
Breakfast cereal: Cocoa Puffs
Hockey memory: Getting to play with my two brothers
Vacation spot: Northern Michigan with family
Thing about your country: Freedom
Questions:
First pro sports event you attended: Detroit Red Wings game
Age you started playing hockey at: 4
First job: Delivery Boy
Biggest fear: Getting injured
Before each game I: Always tape my stick
Most famous person you've met (where and when): Gordie Howe at the Kocur Foundation in 2013
Dream car: McLaren P1
Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing and golfing
If I could play another UW sport, it would be: Golf
If you could have dinner with any two living people, who and why? Jonathan Quick and Tiger Woods because they're my two favorite athletes
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Heart pacemaker
Coolest Halloween costume: Clown
For me, playing college hockey is: A dream come true. Ever since I was young, it was my goal to play college hockey
Greatest inspiration: My family. They have been by my side every step of the way.
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing: Playing in the NHL and have a family.
Why did you come to Wisconsin?: I love the city of Madison, you get all four seasons.Â
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?: Read people's minds
President of any company, which one?: Apple
Worst household chore: Pulling weeds
Go to meal when you're making one yourself: Steak and eggs
Where do you like sitting on the bus for roadtrips?: In the middle
If you could give your life savings to a charity, which would you choose?: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
One wish, what would it be?: I'd wish for every orphan to have a home
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