Carson VanZuilen is approaching the school record for points, held by former Northfield star and Minnesota Gopher Jake Enebak. VanZuilen entered the season with 162 career points, needing 39 points to set the school record. A three-year all-conference player, VanZuilen currently has 25 points (11g-14a) in 11 games thus far.
This week we feature him in Let's Play Hockey's "Senior Spotlight."
Carson VanZuilen #11
Northfield Raiders
Team/School: Northfield High School
Your Nickname: "Cars"
Parents Names: Jessica
Siblings (names and ages): Mason (13)
Position: Center
Jersey #: 11
Year (and years on varsity): 4 years, Senior
Last year's stats: 16G 39A 55P
Career stats: 60G 102A 162P
Career achievements: 3 time All-Conf. 3 year captain, Elite league
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Movie: American Sniper
Favorite Musicians/Groups: Lil Baby
Favorite Video Game: NHL
Favorite NHL team: Oilers
Favorite College Team: UND
Favorite Player: Connor McDavid
Favorite Subject in School: English
Who are your role models? My dad
What is the best advice you have been given and who gave it to you? Work hard when nobody is watching. An old AAA coach.
What are your strengths as a player? High Hockey IQ, Vision, Speed
What is your favorite hockey memory? Bantam State Tournament
Describe what it takes to be a good leader: Show up everyday and do the right thing even when it's not easy.
What do you like most about this year's team? How close our team is on and off the ice.
What are your post HS plans? Juniors
What is it you love most about hockey? Being with my best friends every day
What are words you live by (favorite slogan): You are only as good as you believe you can be.
Tag(s): State Of Hockey Bryan Zollman