Meet the New Buckeyes – Joe Dunlap

Ten questions with new Buckeye Joe Dunlap, a freshman forward.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be, and why?
Somewhere near the ocean because I love going to the beach.

Favorite pizza toppings?
Cheese

Would you rather drive or be the passenger?
Passenger

Are you a coffee person? How do you take it?
Regular iced coffee with a caramel swirl

Favorite dipping sauce?
Barbeque

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being late, or someone taking their time when I’m in a rush.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?
The Fourth of July. I love the fireworks and being outside with friends.

Favorite show to binge watch?
The Office

Why do you wear No. 21?
I’ve always worn 21. I got my jersey size changed in mites and 21 was the only number left, so I’ve worn it ever since.

What was your first job?
I was a busboy at Tuscan Kitchen.

More on Dunlap …

Prior to Ohio State

Played for Fargo Force in the USHL in 2019-20, with 28 points (11g, 17a) in 48 games
Won the Iron Man award with the Force
Spent 2018-19 with Central Illinois Flying Aces and had 24 points, with 12 goals and 12 assists, in 61 regular season games
Played two seasons with New Hampton School, winning the coaches award
Came up with New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs program and won U16 championship
Graduated from Virtual Learning Academy in 2019
Also played football and lacrosse

Personal

Son of Joe and Lori, who are both self-employed, and has a brother, Jake
Plans to major in management operations and hopes to own his own business
Has always worn No. 21
Played with Buckeyes Tate Singleton and Ryan Snowden with the Flying Aces
Chose Ohio State “because of the unbelievable coaching staff, the tour was amazing and I fell in love with campus.”
Enjoys fishing
Got into hockey at age 3 when his parents got him into a learn to skate program
Favorite hockey player is David Pasternak, saying “I’m a Bruins fan and I love his style and his scoring ability.”

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