Day 2 of Between The Pipes' Spring Break means another TQT.
This time, we quizzed senior defenseman Brent Tranter -- when he wasn't busy blocking shots -- on all things 2008-09 Penn State ACHA Division I Icers and he was happy to oblige.
Enjoy.
If not hockey, what sport would you be playing?
I'd say either lacrosse or golf. I used to play lacrosse and I liked it a lot. There are a lot of similarities between it and hockey. Golf, because it's kind of nice and relaxing, as long as I'm not doing too bad.
What is your favorite place to eat in town?
I'd say Faccia Luna. I'm a big Italian guy and I like it.
What is your favorite class taken at Penn State?
There was a class with Sam Richards. I forget what it was, but it just talked about different races and it was basically just go, listen to him talk and they were kind of interesting stories.
Do you have any hidden talents most people don't know about?
I enjoy playing the piano. That's one that most guys don't know.
Who is your favorite hockey player?
I'd have to say Nicklas Lidstrom. He's a good defenseman. I wish I had the skill that he has. He just makes everything look so easy.
What is your favorite Coach Balboni quirk?
Probably, "Keep your head on a schwivel." I've heard that one from a couple guys. He's got a lot, but I like that one.
In the movie of your life, who plays your girlfriend?
Heidi Klum. No doubt.
Who's the best dressed guy on the team?
I don't know if he'd be best dressed, but most wildly dressed, I'd say Chris Cerutti. He's got a bunch of suits, that it almost looks like he's going to a disco ball or something like that.
Who is the biggest ladies man on the team?
I have to give it to either [Chris] Pronchik or [Matt] Kirstein. I don't know if you could really say Kirstein though, because he does have a girlfriend. [BTP's TRANSLATION: Pronchik, because Tranter feels Kirstein should be disqualified from our season-long poll.]
Who has the best nickname on the team?
I'd probably have to go with "Sweet Lou." [Steve Thurston.] I know a couple of the other guys have said that, but he gave it to himself and it kind of stuck. It works -- they even announce it at the games now.
-Dean
