There’s a big weekend coming up Brown Bear Fans, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs are coming to town, and the guys have been working hard on AND off the ice. You may even have seen these two guys down at the entrance to Safeway sporting the new Military Appreciation Jerseys that will be worn and auctioned off during this weekends games. David and Ross, and many of their teammates have been down there helping promote our local Food Bank so they can stock up for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday! These guys are working hard supporting our Community when they aren’t preparing for game time, but they still had time to let us in on some of their “Favs.” Be sure to swing by the rink this weekend, that’s where you’ll find Ross and David! Maybe they’ll even have time to talk after the game! See you there!
#16 David Kaplan
Hometown and favorite thing about your Hometown? Vernon Hills IL, Being with Family and Friends
Favorite Book? The Great Gatsby
Favorite movie? Whiplash
Favorite TV show? Entourage
Favorite video game? NHL
Favorite Food? Steak
Favorite Restaurant? Firehouse BBQ
Who’s in your Family? My Mom Laura ,Dad Matt, older Sister Alexis, younger Brother Michael
Favorite Holiday? Christmas
If you chose your Jersey number why did you choose it? #16, after one of my Dad’s hockey friends who died of cancer
Favorite hockey team? Blackhawks
Favorite hockey player and why? Luke Radetic, He scores goals
Favorite hockey memory? Final Home Game last year with the Brown Bears against Wilkes-Barre
Do you have any pre-game rituals? What are they? None!
When did you start playing hockey and why do you keep playing? when I was 3, I really enjoy the game
Shoot or Pass? Pass
What position do you play and why do you like that position? Forward, I can’t skate backwards so I’m better up front!
What is your dream job? To work alongside my Dad at his company
If you can’t have your dream job what other job are you interested in? Being a stay at home Dad
Who’s winning the Stanley Cup this year? Hurricanes
If you had to give one piece of advice to the kids in our community what would you say to them? Things always work out for people who work hard
One last question!
What is your favorite thing to do away from the rink? Watch movies
#14 Ross Hanson
Hometown and favorite thing about your Hometown? Kenai , fishing on the Kenai River
Favorite Book? The Long Walk
Favorite movie? A Knight’s Tale
Favorite TV show? How I met Your Mother
Favorite Super Hero? The Flash
Favorite Food? Chicken parm
Who’s in your Family? Dad Chris, Mom Michael, Sister Hunter
Favorite Holiday? Christmas
Favorite hockey team? Kenai River Brown Bears
Favorite hockey player and why is he your favorite player? Brad Duwe, I grew up watching him play for the Bears and him being from Soldotna makes it even better
Who was your hero growing up? My dad, he has shown me how to be a Good Man
When did you start playing hockey and why do you keep playing? 4, I love playing the game
Shoot or Pass? Shoot
What position do you play and why do you like that position? Forward, I can’t skate backwards
What is your dream job? I already have it, Pro Fishing Guide
If you can’t have your dream job what other job are you interested in? Teaching
Who’s winning the Stanley Cup this year? Avalanche
Anything else interesting about you? I was born in Ketchikan, Alaska
If you had to give one piece of advice to the kids in our community what would you say to them? Keep working hard in all aspects of life
One last question!
What is your favorite thing to do away from the rink? Go fishing on the Kenai River
