Men's Ice Hockey

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cole Teleki, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the 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:  Cole Teleki
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown and High School:  Argyle, Texas (Lawrence Academy)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Men’s Ice Hockey
Major:  Business Marketing
Minor:  Finance

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UW-River Falls because I knew a lot of guys on the team and they said it was a great experience.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The WIAC is a very competitive conference where anyone can beat anyone any night.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Spicy Chicken Club
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  The Turtle Dove
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The UC (University Center)
TV Show?  Entourage
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak
Animal?  Dog
Smartphone App?  Clash Royale
Musical Group or Artist?  Fred Again
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Pittsburgh Penguins
Vacation Spot?  Vail, Colorado
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the NAHL Robertson Cup with the Oklahoma Warriors
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
My favorite thing to do off the ice is golfing with my teammates. 
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
Someone I look up to will always be my parents
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Just enjoy it
 
One word that describes you?
Relaxed
 
What is your dream job? 
Playing pro hockey
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Sky Diving
---Swimming with sharks
---Visiting Hungary
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I can finish a Rubik’s Cube

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
The Winter Olympics
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I eat the same exact meal before every game
 
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