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Player #7 Joseph Porco






Get to know a Mauler
Player #7: Joseph Porco







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Welcome back to another Meet your Maulers! This week I had the chance to interview Maulers defenseman #16 Joseph Porco. He is 6 ft 0 in, 185 lbs, and is from Spokane, Washington, USA. I think that Porco will be a great asset for the Maulers' defense because I've seen him in practice and he is quick with puck. I am not quite sure where he played in the 2012-2013 season. He is one of the youngest players on roster but lucky for him he is one of the most skilled. I am excited personally to see him play because he has a great style of play, gets along well with his team mates on and off the ice, and has quick skates. I think that he will be good for the team not only because he has the skills on the ice but because he is a fan favorite already. Joseph will definitely be a crowd pleaser for sure! I had the great pleasure of talking with Joseph because he has a great positive attitude and is excited to be in the Zoo! Here are the questions I asked him!


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

 JP: I'm really looking forward to playing with a great group of guys and playing in front of an amazing crowd at GIR

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

 JP: I'd like to bring solid defense every game and a lot of energy with my physical play

 3. What age did you start playing?

 JP: I started skating when I was 3 and started playing when I was 5

 4. Other than hockey what are your hobbies/things you like to do outside the rink?

 JP: I like to spend a lot out at Priest Lake, wakeboard, and golf

 5. What is your favorite NHL team and player?

 JP: My favorite team is the Philadelphia Flyers and my favorite player is Claude Giroux

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

 JP: Hopefully playing college hockey

 7. What do you like most about Missoula so far?

 JP: It's a very energetic fun town with nice people

 8. Is there anything you would like to say to the fans?

 JP: Come out and get rowdy every game!

 9. Xavier LaFlamme, Hanson Brothers, or Jimmy Craig?

 JP: Hanson brothers without a doubt

 10. If you had to compare yourself to anyone in the NHL who would it be and why?

 JP: Probably Brent Seabrook because we have the same style of play

 11. Do you have any pregame rituals or songs?

 JP: Not really, I try to do things different every game

 12. Who is the best travel partner?

 JP: Hard to tell this early but right now probably Derek Griffin

 13. If you had to pair up a super hero and a villain on the team who would it be?

 JP: Super hero would have to be Tyler Zandhuisen and the villain would be Henrik Ekestahl

 14. Best dressed?

 JP: Oh that's tough...right now I have to give it to Auzzie haha

 15. Best hockey memory?

 JP: Best hockey memory would be in peewees beating Kent valley 5-2 to win state

 16. Worst locker room experience?

 JP: Haha what happens in the room, stays in the room

 17. Who is the player that best embodies the junior lifestyle?

 JP: Probably Schafer, McNally, or Z haha

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

 JP: Oh that's tough...I'm gonna go with Carrie Underwood haha

   You can see by his responses that he will be a great team mate and player for Zoo town. I would like to thank Joseph for his time and having this interview with me. Good luck Joseph this season with the Maulers!


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