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Hockey Heartthrob: Curtis McKenzie

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Emily Balch Student Contributor, Miami University of Ohio
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Alaine Perconti Student Contributor, Miami University of Ohio
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Miami (OH) chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Name: Curtis McKenzie
Major: Management
Year: Senior
Hometown: Golden, British Columbia

HC: When did you start playing hockey?
CM:
I think I was 3 when I started playing out in the backyard. I was probably 5 when I started minor hockey.

HC: What was your favorite part of hockey growing up?
CM:
Definitely the road trips because we got to stay in hotels and there were no rules.

HC: How was your hockey High School Career?
CM:
High school hockey isn’t very good in Canada, so I played juniors in Penticton, which was a blast.

HC: What made you choose Miami for hockey?
CM:
Once I visited the campus (I was being scouted here), there was no way I could have gone anywhere else. I instantly fell in love with everything about here.

HC: What has been your favorite part of playing here at Miami University?
CM:
Hard to pick out one thing, but I would say the highlight of my time here is winning the Mason Cup.

HC: What position do you play?
CM:
Left wing

HC: How would you explain the role you play on the team?
CM:
Mucker, grinder, loose puck finder

HC: What do you do when you’re not practicing?
CM:
Hard to find me not reading a book.

HC: How much a week do you practice?
CM:
Everyday but Sunday.

HC: What are you going to miss most about your Miami hockey career and Miami in general?
CM:
The most I will miss about Miami hockey is being able to hang out with all my buddies every day, and the what I will miss about Miami is the scenery… ehhh ladies.

HC: What are you planning to do after graduating Miami?
CM:
Keep playing hockey

HC: What do you want to do after your hockey career is over?
CM:
Become a stay at home son/ski bum in Golden
 

Alaine Perconti graduated from Miami University (OH) with degrees in Marketing and Journalism. She is the co-founder of the Miami (OH) Chapter and was President from 2011-2013. After graduation, Alaine moved to Cincinnati, OH where she works for a digital marketing agency and is an active volunteer for a local animal rescue. As an HC Alum, Alaine is now a Her Campus Chapter Advisor and is excited to be a positive influence and professional partner for CC's in her new role.