Senior Spotlight: Matt Johnson – Ohio State Buckeyes
3/5/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
March 5, 2015
The Buckeyes will compete in their final home series of the 2015 season at 5 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday vs. No. 15 Minnesota. This marks the final time the 2015 seniors will compete in Value City Arena.
Read on for a Q&A with senior forward Matt Johnson.
1. What will you miss the most about playing for the Buckeyes?
I will miss being able to come and get dressed in our amazing locker room. I will miss all our fans that are always there for us, putting on that jersey with our Ohio State logo on it and singing our song at the end the night.
2. What are your post-graduation plans?
So far it is semi-undecided. I would either like to play a year or two after this year, or I would like to move back to Minnesota and get a big boy job and start hunting again.
3. Why did you choose Ohio State?
I chose Ohio State because I fell in love with the campus and the atmosphere when I was on my visit. I knew right away this school was the perfect fit and it was THE Ohio State so I couldn’t say no.
4. What is your earliest memory of playing hockey?
My earliest memory would be when my loving, sweet, kindhearted mother sent me on the ice and forgot to take off my skate guards. I think she did it on purpose and to this day she won’t admit it.
5. What was your most memorable goal from Ohio State?
My most memorable goal would be any goal against *ichigan.
6. What is your favorite team memory from off the ice?
My favorite memory would have to be freshman year living with Chad, Darik and Oddo because there was never a dull moment, or last year during our Secret Santa with Max.
7. What would you be doing if you didn’t play hockey?
I would probably be living in Minnesota working, hunting all the time with my family and working on trucks.
8. How does teaching at youth camps enhance your skills as a player?
It really helps me with my patience. It helps me see things differently when drawing up drills and understanding the importance of work ethic.
9. Is mental or physical strength more important in hockey?
I think mental is more important because you can still play hockey and go further if you’re smarter than stronger.
10. What would be your advice to incoming freshman players?
Enjoy every second you have: every practice, every game, and every day at this school. Don’t take it for granted.
