Men's Ice Hockey

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ty Readman, UW-Eau Claire

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Ty Readman
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown (High School):  Edmonton, Alberta (Vimy Ridge Academy)
Year in school:  5th Year Senior
Sport:  Men’s Ice Hockey
Major:  Finance


Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
I chose Eau Claire to play hockey for Coach Loen and earn a degree from a well-respected Institution.

What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I not directly involved in any campus organizations, but through athletics my teammates and I have volunteered many hours in the city of Eau Claire at places including the Boys and Girls Club, the annual book drive, a recurring clothing drive and many others.

What causes do you care about?
I care about the education of the next generation and the benefits it will bring to society.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The greatest benefit of competing in the WIAC is the level on competition and the countless great athletes across the conference. In all sports, the WIAC is a top conference in the nation and the results of this are seen year after year. Being a Division III athlete allows for me to continue competing at a high level, while focusing on my education and thriving in both environments.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  3rd Floor Schneider Hall
Movie?  Stand By Me
Holiday?  Thanksgiving
Food?  Canadian Donair
Musical Group/Artist?  Johnny Cash
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Edmonton Oilers
Vacation Spot?  Banff, Alberta
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the 2022 WIAC men’s ice hockey championship.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field/ice with your teammates?
Go out for dinner.
 
One word that describes your team?
Resilient.
 
One word that describes you?
Funny.
 
What is your dream job? 
Hockey Coach.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit Australia.
---Win the Powerball.
---Get a hole in one.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Making people laugh.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Before games, I always have a coffee in the Athletic Therapist room.
 
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