We asked our #29 Ethan Somoza…
What other sports did you play growing up?
Baseball
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far?
Tom Serratore (Bemidji State Men’s Hockey Coach)
Who is the best player you have played with?
Zach Whitecloud
Who is the best player you have played against?
Cole Caufield
What is the most memorable game you have played in?
NCAA D1 Regional Tournament game against Wisconsin in 2021
What is your favourite/least favourite rink to play in?
Favourite – Our rink
Least Favourite – Manchester
If you could make one rule change in hockey, what would it be and why?
No offsides – I play roller hockey in the summer and there are no offsides in that, it just changes the complexion of the game. It feels like it spreads the game out more, and you can have more creativity.
Which hockey team do you cheer for/which one do you root against?
I cheer for the LA Kings because I grew up in California.
I don’t root against any teams.
Most admired hockey player and why?
Connor McDavid because the way that he plays the game is unbelievable
What would be your best piece of advice for youngsters starting in hockey?
Put in the work. Talent alone won’t get you far, you also have to work insanely hard to be successful in hockey.
What do you consider to be the strongest part of your game and where are you trying to improve?
The strongest part of my game is my work ethic and my hockey sense. I’m trying to improve my playmaking abilities.
Pre-game routine?
None
Pre-game meal?
Any sort of pasta with chicken.
Any gameday superstitions?
None
Favourite other sport to play?
Golf
Favourite other sport to watch?
Basketball
Favourite athlete (non hockey)?
Lebron James
Favourite sports team (non hockey)?
LA Lakers
Which do you prefer, books or movies?
Both
Favourite TV show?
House of Cards
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pasta
Favourite beverage?
Gatorade
If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be?
Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods
Favourite musician?
Drake
What is your favourite vacation destination?
Kiawah Island
What was your favourite and least favourite subject in school?
Favourite – Math
Least Favourite – English
What is your go-to Karaoke song?
Livin’ On a Prayer
If you could join any past or current music group which would it be and in what capacity?
The Beatles – Drummer
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
Somo or Smoz
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?
Flying
What three items would you take with you on a desert island?
Water, Shovel, Phone
How many languages do you speak?
English
If you weren’t a hockey player, what occupation would you have?
Golfer
