YELLOWJACKET PLAYER PROFILE
Sophomore Forward Matt Wiest
 
In an effort to allow you to get to know a little more about your favorite players, we present the Yellowjacket Player Profile.  A new profile will be posted each week.  This installment features sophomore forward Matt Wiest.

 

Name:  Matt Wiest

 

Nickname:  Beast

 

Hometown:  Enchant, Alberta, Canada

 

Best Thing About Hometown:  The Farm

 

Hobbies:  Anything outdoors

 

Favorite Band:  Montgomery Gentry

 

Favorite Movie: Mystery, Alaska

 

Favorite TV Show:  Seinfeld

 

Favorite Food:  Sushi

 

Dream Vacation:  Europe

 

Favorite NHL Team:  Calgary Flames

 

Favorite Player Growing Up:  Paul Kariya

 

Greatest Hockey Moment:  Winning the BCHL final.

 

Pre-Game Rituals:  40-minute nap

 

Best Player You’ve Played With:  Devin Setoguchi, now with the San Jose Sharks

 

Best Player You’ve Played Against:  Kyle Turris, now with the Phoenix Coyotes

 

Describe your UWS experience so far?  It's a great time.

 

What went into your decision to come to UWS?  The hockey history.

 

What’s the best thing about playing at UWS? The guys on the roster.

 

What’s your typical pre-game meal?  Chicken and pasta

 

What’s one thing that nobody knows about you?  Nothing

 

Who would play you in a movie about your life?  My brother

 

If you had your own theme song what would it be?  This is My Town by Montgomery Gentry

 

What advice do you give to young players?  Work hard, and never hang your head.

 

 

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