CORTLAND, N.Y. - This week's State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Q&A is with the Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Week, Todd Schauss (Terryville, Conn.).
Schauss scored the game-winning goal on Saturday as well as providing the assist for the game-winning goal on Friday night, both wins over the Stevenson Mustangs. The goal in Saturday's 1-0 win was the fifth of the season for Schauss and his first game-winner of the season. The assist in Friday's 3-1 Fredonia victory set up linemate Jasper Korican-Barlay. Both plays came late in the second period of each game.
Todd Schauss
Sport: Men's Ice Hockey
Position: F
Year: Senior
Major: Business Marketing
Q&A:
Which professional athlete do you have the most respect for?
Tiger Woods
What's your competition day meal?
Chicken, rice, veggies, Body Armor
What age did you start competing in your sport?
5 or 6
Do you have a hidden or special talent?
Skateboarding
What is your career goal post college?
Continue to peruse my professional career in the business world, focusing on marketing and sales.
What's on your music playlist?
Mostly country; Luke Combs, Eric Church
Do you have any pre-competition rituals?
Coffee, tape my stick.
What's the best advice anyone has given you?
Don't be satisfied, never get complacent.
What are your hobbies outside of your sport?
Golf, PlayStation
What's your favorite memory since competing for your institution?
The entire ride, going from a team that had four SUNYAC wins freshman year to a team with a chance to compete in the SUNYAC championship and earning National recognition.