However, it can be difficult not to look forward to spring when the excitement over Golden Gopher talent is building with every game. Right now the month of November is just coming to a close. To reach that is our main goal it's always in the back of our minds.' It's going to take hard work, but we take it day-by-day. When asked what it would mean to reach that final stage, Anthony replied, 'It would be a dream come true. He wants to be the person to yell out 'Let's Play Hockey!' at the beginning of a Wild game, you ask? Possibly, but there is something happening there that may take a little more precedence in this Golden Gopher's career - competing in the NCAA Frozen Four. I had to remember to play hard in the game, not focus on the crowd,' Anthony commented.Īnother dream of Nick's could be reached next April at the Xcel Energy Center.

'I tried to not notice the crowd and not to let them bother me, but it wasn't easy. The first time Nick stepped on the ice he tried, with little success, to block it all out. With the cheering fans, and the Rouser pumping the background, the energy is felt every time. But stepping onto the ice at Mariucci Arena still gives Nick Anthony chills. The dream has been a reality for three seasons now. Getting the opportunity to do so is the chance of a lifetime,' Anthony said. 'Ever since I was little, I wanted to play for the Gophers.

After playing a year with the now-defunct Twin Cities Vulcans of the USHL, Anthony realized his childhood dream of wearing the Maroon and Gold. Mary's, he totaled 235 career points, scoring 106 goals and adding 129 assists. During his high school years at Shattuck-St. With his father Galen cheering from the side - not by his side - Nick continued to develop his skills on the ice. Anthony for standing by his son Nick's side, for now he is a forward for the Golden Gophers.Īfter working through his traumatic first experience with organized hockey, junior Nick Anthony decided to stick to the game for which he was developing a love and a knack. The only way you'll stay and play is if your dad is by your side the entire time. He's big and mean and basically scares the heck out of you. All of a sudden, this guy comes out and bosses you around. You're okay with this and, on your first day, you go in excited and ready to play with some other kids. So you're skating around outdoors and having a good time when your dad takes it a step further and signs you up for playing on a team. You're sitting at home playing with your Transformers when your dad, playing Santa early, comes in with armfuls of equipment for this thing he calls 'hockey.' You have no idea what it's all about, but you decide to go ahead and give it a shot.

You're a four year-old boy let's say your name is Nick.

One Man, One Woman by Dale O'Leary