Cody Janzen:
Interview

Biscuits and Breezers

   Welcome back to another blog of Biscuits and Breezers! I was able to catch up with goaltender Cody Janzen at a skate with the players event on the 14th and got a very in-depth interview about the up and coming WSHL playoffs and being on a team with 3 tendys. I love talking with Janzen because he gives great responses and gives a very descriptive look into the life of a goaltender. I reviewed Cody last week in one of the regular blogs as one of the "Players of Today" and now he is back for you to meet him one more time.

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  Cody is a phenomenal goaltender whose strengths come from a will to push forward and a drive to succeed. It is unbelievable at what he can accomplish because no matter how he performs in net that night, Cody is already looking forward to the next game he is put in. He has great skills on the ice such as a high hockey IQ, attentive to everyone on the ice, knows when and when not to trust his pipes, and a great focus on everything going on around him. In my opinion, I hope that we see Janzen in the NAHL or higher next year because that is in no doubt where he needs to be. He brings a special skill set to the ice and is always trying to motivate the guys to do better. I think he has grown very much in the cage since last season and it is very reassuring to watch him constantly improve. The NAHL would suit him well due to the fact that he has quick reflexes and a sharp eye. Janzen is one of those goaltenders that tries to show his best at all times, and when the going gets tough, he proves why he should be there. Now on to the interview!

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Biscuits: What are you most looking forward to for the end of the season?
Janzen: Hopefully pulling it together and coming through strong at the finish. Maybe catch up to Ogden and get as many points as possible.

Biscuits: Where do you see yourself next season?

Janzen: I have no clue yet, we'll see how this season goes and worry about this one right now.

Biscuits: How has the team been working out?

Janzen: I mean we're getting better. We've been jelling together a lot better. We've had a couple of good weeks of practice we just have to put it into games every night.

Biscuits: Considering you're being put in the cage more often, how do you feel about your position on the team?
Janzen: Ya I try to set good leadership out there and try to set a good ground for the guys to build off, be tough in the net every night, be tough to beat.

Biscuits: Do you see yourself continuing with another season for Maulers or moving on?
Janzen: I mean I hope to move on,  I love Missoula and everyone has been great to me here, but I just hope to move up as high as possible on the junior level while I still can.

Biscuits: Who have been the toughest contenders so far?

Janzen: Aw I mean you just have to give those to your Idahos, teams like that, all the teams in front of us are good teams. We have got the potential to beat any team in this league when we want to.

Biscuits: Do you guys see yourselves in a playoff spot realistically?

Janzen: Ya I mean we just have to continue strong, I mean Seattle is not too far behind us, but if we keep going, keep these winning games, and keep grinding it out we should be good. I mean even if we do end up playing Idaho, we have played some good games, they're a beatable team, we have a good team.

Biscuits: How has it worked out having to split the net time?

Janzen: I mean it's hard to get into a rhythm. It's alright, I still try to be the starter of this team and do a good job when I'm in the net.

Biscuits: Do you see yourself as the lead goaltender?

Janzen: We're all equals, it's whoever is playing better, whoever's getting the wins, making the saves. That's the best they're going to go with at the beginning of the night.

Biscuits: How do you think they put the roster together this year?

Janzen: We've got a young, we've got a young roster. We're young. we've got potential it's just going to take some more building. We have more time to improve, everyone just has to put the effort in and we can be a solid contender every night.

Biscuits: What do you think about the series coming up against the Southern Oregon Spartans?

Janzen: Those are always crazy games. In Southern Oregon they have a pretty rowdy house there, I mean it's tough games. They lucky and swept us three games. It will be good to play against old buddies, Jason Henry, and shut him down a couple of more times.

Biscuits: Do you and the boys see yourselves as batting down for a playoff run or do you think you are set to go?

Janzen: I mean we are still getting ready, we're still getting ready for the playoffs here, we've just gotta keep working at it, keep grueling over this last spot, and get ourselves ready to go. We're going to go all guns firing into the playoffs.

Biscuits: Who would be your favorite team mate on the team?

Janzen: I would have to go with my room mate Tyler Zandhuisen. I lived with him last year he is a beauty.

Biscuits: Do you feel that the Maulers organization are a good team to go into to move up or do you feel like it is more of a stable team while you are looking for other options?

Janzen: I mean it's a great place to play, it's awesome with the fans, it's always a great atmosphere, it's a good program, Marcus is doing a good job moving the players on. You have to continue with that, I mean there have been some good players coming out of this organization.

 Thank you for the interview Cody! If you ever have the chance to take a look at Janzen definitely take it! Make sure to check he and the Maulers out as they look to gain a playoff spot. Thanks for reading another blog of Biscuits and Breezers! Every blog will be filled with updated hockey news, player reviews, and much more! Until next time remember, don't get your breezers in a bunch because hockey is always around the corner. Remember it's always a great day for hockey and it's a lifestyle not just a sport!