Senior captain Frank O'Connor (Arlington, Mass.) has a big role this season—as one of only two seniors on a squad comprised of 20 freshmen and sophomores. In this week's Student-Athlete Spotlight, O'Connor gives some insight into what life is like when he is off the ice.
Name: Frank O'Connor
Major: Business Administration
Pregame routine: I eat a chicken parmesan dinner the night before, sleep in, take an active warm-up in which I wear the same outfit, and I drink lots of water.
The moment I am most proud of: Coming back from a severe ankle injury during my post graduate year and now playing college hockey.
Favorite Athlete: Ray Bourque. He was a great icon for the city of Boston and a great leader for the Boston Bruins.
Favorite meal in the SNHU Dining Center: Chicken Picatta.
If I were stranded on a desert island I would bring: my cell phone, food, and a beach chair.
What's on my iPod: Country music: Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, etc.
In five years: I'll be coaching at a Division I hockey program.
One item I can't live without: my cell phone.
An interesting place I've been: I have visited the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. I would like to visit Italy one day.