Getting to know your Maulers
Player #15 Mike McDaniel

Get to know your Maulers

Player #15: Mike McDaniel

(Credit to Missoula Maulers)

Welcome back to another Meet your Maulers! This week you will be introduced to goalie #30 Mike McDaniel. Mike is 5 ft 11 in, 160 lb, is from Great Falls, Montana, USA, and is a '93. I was very impressed with his style of play in the Mauler's Home Opener against the Seattle Totems. He is very consistent with his glove catches and is very thorough with with his butterflys. He completed a shut out on the first night and it was well deserved. Mike is a very hard worker inside the net and uses all the ice time he gets to his full advantage. He is very attentive in the cage and relies not only on his wit but his high hockey IQ, team mates, and ability to determine where the puck is headed at the right time. I also think that he will be a great asset to the goaltending department of this team because he has certain skills that will compliment those of the other guys. I am quite excited to see how he plays in Phoenix this weekend and to see how the final scores end up! I had the great pleasure of interviewing him a couple of days ago so here is what he had to say!

1. What are you most looking forward to this season with the Maulers?

MM: I would have to say playing in front of so many fans

2. What do you expect to bring to the team this year?

MM: Being a consistent goal tender

3. What age did you start playing?

MM: I started skating at 4 and was playing hockey at the age of 5

4. Other than hockey what are your hobbies/things you enjoy doing outside the rink?

MM: I like to snowboard and golf

5. Is there anything you would like to tell the fans?

MM: Come out and get rambunctious at the games

6. Where do you see yourself in hockey in the next 5 years?

MM: Playing college hockey and possibly pro somewhere

7. Who is your favorite NHL team and player?

MM: Fav team Colorado Avalanche and my favorite player would be Dan Ellis

8. What do you enjoy most about Missoula?

MM: The fans are very supportive of the Maulers and there is a lot to do and explore in the area

9. Goon, Slapshot, or Miracle?

MM: Miracle

10. If you had to compare yourself to any NHL player who would it be and why?

MM: Dan Ellis because I grew up watching him and skating with him so he has taught me to be like him

11. Why did you decide to join the Maulers?

MM: It's close to home and I played the end of the season with them last year when I came home from playing in New Hampshire

12. Best travel partner?

MM: We've only had 2 road trips so far but I would have to say Josh Rehm

13. Favorite pregame meal?

MM: Pasta

14. Best dressed?

MM: The Swedes

15. Favorite hockey memory?

MM: Going to Nationals in Pittsburgh for high school and winning the goalie skills competition

16. Worst travel experience?

MM: Pass. I don't have one

17. If you had to be stranded on a desert island with anyone in the world and anyone on the team who would it be?

MM: On the team no idea. In the world Selena Gomez

    It was very good to get to speak with Mike and his playing skills will be a great advantage to the Maulers this year! I sincerely hope that we get to see more of him in the cage throughout this season. Good luck Mike with the Maulers and thank you for having the interview with me!