Meet the SCSU Men's Hockey New Huskies: Zach Okabe
9/30/2019 10:41:00 AM | Men's Hockey
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The new season is almost here and it is time to Meet the New Huskies! This edition takes a look at St. Cloud State men's hockey freshman forward Zach Okabe.
The Huskies will open the year on Sunday, Oct. 6 with a 5:07 p.m. game against the University of Alberta at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Single game and season tickets are available for SCSU hockey at scsutickets.com or call 1-877-SCSUTIX.
Zach OkabeMEET THE NEW HUSKIES:
Name: #14 Zach Okabe Position: Forward Hometown: Okotoks, Alberta High School: Charles Spencer High School Junior Team: Grande Prairie (AJHL)
Height: 5-8 Weight: 170 pounds
Major at SCSU: Business Management
Favorite Opponent: North Dakota Favorite Arena to play in on the road: North Dakota Favorite NHL team: Washington Capitals Favorite Pro Team: Sydney Swans Favorite Movie: Blades of Glory Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Book: The Outsiders Favorite Band: Marshmello Favorite Food: Japanese Favorite Restaurant: Earl's Favorite Vacation spot: Australia Favorite Social Media site: Snapchat
Why SCSU: Great hockey and education. Hockey pre-game ritual: Stay loose, music, sewer and tape sticks Most memorable hockey moment: Skating in my backyard rink How old were you when you first played hockey: 4-5 Pennith Phantoms
Advice to young athletes: Keep grinding Fact About You: I have three citizenships (Australia, Japan and Canada)
Favorite Quote: Everything happens for a reason
Sport I'd like to try but never have: Tennis Plans for the future: Play hockey and continue my education
