Meet Ian Anderson, a freshman Math Education major from Bridgewater, New Jersey. Ian is one of only nine freshmen on the Division I ice hockey team here at UD, and in this interview, it’s obvious why. He coins it as one his first passions and promising futures. But what doesn’t immediately strike you about Ian is his love for all things Taylor Swift, and surprising skill as a Rock Band guitarist aficionado. There’s much more than meets the eye for this hockey bro. Intriguing? Read on.
The Basics
Name: Ian Anderson
Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey
School Year: Freshman
Major: Math Education, Secondary Education
Dream Job: Prep school teacher and hockey coach *
Blue Hen Life
Why did you come to UD? For hockey, and the program for my major *
Activities/ Sports: Division I Club Ice Hockey, Intramural softball *
Where we’ll most likely find you on campus: Fred Rust Ice Arena *
Advice to Incoming Freshmen: Take advantage of every opportunity because your first year goes by fast
Favorite place on Main St: California Tortilla
Must-Do Before You Finish at UD: Win a national championship for hockey *
The Dirty “Deets”
Relationship Status: Taken
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Ideal Gal: Definitely shorter than me, nice eyes & smile, nice laugh, intriguing, laid-back, and makes me laugh
Dream Date: NHL Game, Rangers vs. Canadians *
Deal Breakers: Cheating or lying
What is the first thing you notice in a girl: Her eyes
The Fun Stuff
Fun Fact: I’ve played hockey since I was 4 *
Hidden Talent: Rock Band guitarist
Favorite Sports Team: The New York Rangers *
Guilty Pleasure Song: Blank Space, Taylor Swift
Early Bird or Night Owl: Night Bird
Favorite band/artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Play hockey *
One item you can’t live without: A comfy bed
First thing you do in the morning: Take off the covers
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?: Stockholm, Sweden, because it’s where my family is from and I’ve never been there
Shout out: To Mike, my roommate and hometown best friend
COUNT FOR THE TIMES HOCKEY IS MENTIONED: 9
20 on the ice, #1 in our hearts