On Tap with ... Powe and Goeckner-Zoeller

Senior forwards Darroll Powe and Grant Goeckner-Zoeller are members of the men's ice hockey team.

Welcome-to-college-sports moment?

GGZ: I guess it was the first weekend of our freshman year, on the road against St. Cloud on Halloween. They had about 10,000 fans there so it was a bit of an eyeopening experience.

DP: One of our first practices, where we were just scrimmaging, and a couple guys bumped into each other, and the gloves dropped, and they had a little scrap. That's kinda the moment I realized it was a little more intense and fast-paced than junior hockey.

Greatest highlight in sports?

GGZ: Beating Cornell at home, as part of a big sweep, getting a little recognition in the league.

Quirkiest teammate? Why?

GGZ: Max Cousins, because he can always make himself laugh.

DP: There are a lot of characters on the team, but the guy who probably sticks out for being a character is Kevin Westgarth. He's always got his opinions and likes to express them.

Embarrassing moment?

DP: This year my two biggest hits were probably against [sophomore Lee] Jubinville (Ed. note: Jubinville is the team's smallest player at five feet, eight inches and 160 pounds) and [sophomore Brett] Wilson.

Best part about being an athlete on campus?

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GGZ: Having the campus all to yourself when everyone else is at home.

DP: Definitely being able to go down and hang out with the guys every day. During all the bad times, the guys are always there to crack a joke.

Worst/Hardest part about being an athlete on campus?

GGZ: Trying to explain to your JP adviser why you can't meet.

DP: Balancing the schoolwork. After a long day of practice, sometimes you just don't feel like hitting the books.

Favorite thing to do when not practicing?

DP: Bunch of guys on the team started a Sunday bowling league that we're all pretty excited about. It's a chance to let loose and take your mind off school and sports.

Other sport you would play?

GGZ: Probably Lacrosse.

DP: My favorite sport for a long time was baseball. My uncle was the head of Baseball Canada, so I was heavily influenced there. But I definitely like the physical nature of hockey.

Did you have any sports idols growing up?

DP: Growing up, my uncle was younger and still kind of playing and living with us so he would always take me out to the outdoor rinks, so he was someone I always looked up to.

Favorite class taken at Princeton?

DP: AST203, the Universe. I've always been interested in that sort of stuff.

Favorite thing to do on the Street?

GGZ: Eat.

DP: I always like sitting out on the balustrade at Cottage with a few buddies, cause we don't get that much time to go out.

Teammate you're most glad isn't playing for the other team?

DP: That's tough to say; we've got a lot of good players. But I'd say the most intimidating guy is Kyle Hagel. He just gets a look in his eye that scares me sometimes, even when he's on my team.

Dream job after graduation?

DP: Anything with hockey would be awesome.

Canadian accent or American accent?

GGZ: It might be nice if we had a couple more Americans in the locker room.