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Q U I C K H I T S R I N K RAT Jake Sanderson S H O O T S 6-2 186 lbs Left k University of North Dakota C O L L E G E PLAYER PROFILE Birthday: July 8, 2002 Follow Jake Sanderson at _jakesanderson S O C I A L S I D E 42 // AUGUST 2020 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM P O S I T I O N D I D Y O U K N O W ? L O O K I N G A H E A D T O T H E D R A F T Defense S T E P P I N G I N T O T H E S P O T L I G H T N O . 8 k 2019-20 U.S. Under-18 National Team k Jake was named MVP of the 2020 Biosteel All-American Game "I'm obviously excited about the draft, and I know a lot of the guys on our team are going to get drafted, which is super cool. But as for me, whatever team takes me I'll be so thankful." k Jake's father, Geoff, played 17 seasons in the NHL with nine different teams. Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Musical Artist: Travis Scott Favorite Offseason Activities: I love to go mountain biking in Montana, as well as fishing, golf- ing and surfing behind the boat in the summer. Just being around my teammates is my favorite thing though. Other Sports Played Growing Up: When I was in middle school I played badminton, soccer, bas- ketball, volleyball and did track and field Favorite City To Play In: Green Bay, Wis. Who Is Your Hockey Hero: Drew Doughty, I try to play a sim- ilar style as him. He is always the most competitive guy on the ice. Favorite Team Growing Up: Los Angeles Kings If You Could Be Any Superhero: Ironman, because he can fly If You Could Travel Anywhere: Costa Rica, because of the surfing and zip-lining Favorite Hockey Memory: Committing to play at the University of North Dakota Toughest U.S. Under-18 Team Teammate To Play Against: Luke Tuch and Jacob Truscott are hard to play against because they work very hard all the time. Best Advice Your Dad Has Given You: Always work hard and appreciate everything the game has to offer. Favorite Pre-Game Meal: My billet always makes Hunter and I chicken and artichoke, with rice. Best Thing About Your Two Years With The NTDP: Being able to compete with my team- mates and best friends daily. I C E C H I P S H O M E T O W N Whitefish, Mont.