Catching Up With The Captains

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Jordan Elkins, #3, Women's Ice Hockey
Senior
Defense
Wasilla, AK

1. How did you get into (sport you play)? 

      My older brother started playing and we were always competitive so I had to join. And, I'm from Alaska...everyone played as a kid.

2. What brought you to QU? 

      The atmosphere I was in on my visit, I was immediately accepted by the team, awesome school, and I really felt I could make a difference.

3. If you had ten words to describe your team, what words would you use? 

      Hard working, dedicated, funny, spontaneous, outspoken, leaders, loving, giving, thoughtful, sisters.

4. What is your most embarrassing moment? 

       I shot a video I think sophomore year, like a promotional video for our games, and my head was bobbling all over the place while I talked, I looked like a living bobblehead.

5. What is your team’s goal this season? 

       To win the ECAC.

6. What is your favorite sport other than the one that you play? 

       I love football and baseball.

7. Ray and Mikes or Corner Deli? 

      Corner Del no doubt.

8. What celebrity would play your part in a movie about your life?  

      haha. Whoever is up for the challenge.

9. Who is your role model and what have you learned from him or her? 

      My brother is a major role model in my life. He's a Second Lieutenant in the US Army and also my best friend. Throughout life he's taught me how to be tough, fight for what you believe, never, ever, believe that you can't do something, and you will always have your family.

10. Better dancer, Chris Brown or Billy Mecca? 

      Mecca.

Quick Fact: I can sing "Row row row your boat" backwards.

Favorite Movie: Wow, ummm 'For the Love of the Game' is up there. Not sure about a favorite.

Favorite Food: Anything my dad cooks!

Shuffle iPod, first five songs:

1. Been there done that - Luke Bryan

2. Wide Awake - Jake Owen

3. Lost - Clay Walker

4. Small Town Kid - Eli Young Band

5. God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton

Academic major:Broadcast Journalism

Plans after QU: Moving to Texas and hopefully finding a job in journalism or another field, but excelling in whatever it is and being happy! I also plan on spending time with family I haven't been able to see, going to an LSU football game and spending every holiday surrounded by family.