Nick Gonzalez

Position: Goalie

Hometown: Henderson, NV

Age: 21

Major: Chemical Engineering

Year: Senior

What is your favorite pregame meal? Pasta with unlimited bread sticks!

What is your favorite hockey memory growing up? My first tournament win at the Give Blood Play Hockey Charity Tournament.

Where did you play hockey before Long Beach State? Started in roller out of Irvine Inline, started ice out of KHS.

What advice would you give young hockey players looking to play college hockey? Keep your head in it; don't be discouraged by your mistakes.

Are there any pieces of gear you’re particular about? Sticks! Hasveto be a foam core, chopped down shaft, really open blade, and no tape on the heel.

What is your favorite sport to play other than hockey? Wakeboarding.

Do you have any superstitions? Have to put my left skate on first, but right pad on first. And never touch my mask until it’s time to go on the ice.