Adam Schwark-Men's Hockey

Position: Left wing
Age: 23
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
High School: Bishop James Mahoney
Amateur/Previous Club: Bonneyville Pontiacs
Major: Business Administration
Year of Eligibility: 3
Why did you choose to attend Brock:  It was either division 3 in the states or Brock. CIS was better hockey!
How long have you played hockey: Since 5 yrs old
What got you started in hockey: My parents
Highlights of your hockey career?

Pee Wee Tier 1 Provincial Champs, Brock Rookie of the Year 08-09, Brock/OUA athlete of the week 2010
Who is your role model? Dad

Extracurricular Activities: Call of Duty, Cards, Movies
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite book: Great Upsets of Stanley Cup Hockey
Favourite Song: Sail- Awolnation
Nickname: Shark
Future Ambitions: Journeyman Electrician
Parents/Siblings and what they do?

Rick (Dad)- Retired Electrician, Laura (Mom)- Postal Clerk, Lindsay (sis)-teacher, Alex (Bro)-student, Dayna(sis)- Gr. 12, Joel(bro)-Gr.8
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why?

Disney World- Because I am going soon!

Jonathan Silver-Men's Basketball

Position: PF
Age: 21
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
High School Attended: St. Thomas Aquinas
Major: Economics
Year of Eligibility: 1
Why did you choose to attend Brock?

I chose to go to Brock because my brother at the time was going here as well so it would make life for the parents easier if they wanted to come see us.
How long have you played basketball? I've been playing basketball since I was around 5 years old in those YMCA leagues.
What got you started in basketball?

My parents got me started early in basketball and a lot of other sports as well, but my love for the game kept me playing basketball over the other sports.
Highlight of your basketball career?

The highlight of my career has to be starting 3 games this year with Brock Badgers after making the team as a walk-on. Also an OFSAA bronze in my final year of high school.
Who is your role model?

My role model has to be my dad because he's always told me that anything’s possible if you work hard enough for it.
Extracurricular Activities: Hanging with friends, bike riding and relaxing
Favorite food: Hamburgers and Nachos
Favorite movie: He Got Game and Zoolander's a classic
Favorite book: Definately the Harry Potter series

Favorite Song: Donald Trump by Mac Miller
Nickname: Silvs, Silver, Long Jon, Silver Knights
Shoe size: 13
What are your future ambition in both your career and life? I really have no idea what I plan on doing after my University career but I'd like to do something in regards to marketing, and of course still be coaching basketball
Parents/Siblings and what they do?

My father Oliver is the Director of Customer Retention at Ryder Canada, my mother Janice is a babysitter, and my brother Alex is a graduate at Brock and is going to Sheridan College
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why? I would go to Aruba because I've heard the beaches and resorts there are amazing

Max Christiansen-Men's Baseball

Position: First Base / Designated Hitter
Age: 21
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
High School Attended: Lorne Park Secondary School
Major: Sport Management
Year of Eligibility: 3
Why did you choose to attend Brock?
The SPMA program just had my name written all over it. Once I got accepted I knew it was what I wanted to do.
How long have you played baseball?
I started playing organized ball at age 7. When you're that young you play 'Rookieball' and a machine is the pitcher. It was a nice luxury knowing every pitch was straight as an arrow right down Broadway, things aren't so easy anymore.
What got you started in baseball?
When you're that young you really don't know what you want to do and your parents are very influential in deciding the sports you'll get involved in. My dad saw that I had a good arm for a kid my age and decided that baseball would be a good way for me to get rid of my excess energy in the summer once hockey season ended.
Highlight of your baseball career?
 In 2006 I was lucky enough to win a National Championship with my summer rep team in P.E.I. In the semi-final I had the game winning RBI in a 1-0 win over New Brunswick, and in the final against BC I had the amazing feeling of catching the final out to secure a 4-3 victory. We were a Cinderella story team who defied the odds and beat a very good BC team in the final that featured many players who were eventually drafted, most notably Brett Lawrie.
Who is your role model?
 My parents shaped me into the man I am today, and drove me to all my games. I'm also a huge fan of Phil Dunfey of the TV show Modern Family haha, he's the kind of Dad I aspire to be.
What do you like most about baseball?
I just love the complexity of the game. Someone flipping through channels on TV might think that baseball is just someone throwing a ball and the other guy trying to hit it. But baseball is so much deeper than that, situations change with every pitch and if you have knowledge of the game watching it becomes that much more enjoyable. It's almost like athletic chess. I'm also a huge fan of clowning around in the dugout and cracking jokes with teammates, something that's a little harder to do in hockey or football where the game speed doesn't really allow it.
Extracurricular Activities: I play intramural basketball in the offseason to keep the competitive juices flowing, and DJ with one of my roommates for fun.
Favourite food: Steak
Favourite movie: Dumb & Dumber
Favourite book: Closet Harry Potter fan. Moneyball because it's baseball stat junkie porn and The Bullpen Gospels because it's a fantastic take on life in the minor leagues.
Favourite song: It seems to change on a weekly basis but right now I'm a big fan of Pleasurekraft and their song Carny. It's got a really funhouse/carnival feel to it.
Nickname: Maximus
What are your future ambition in both your career and life?
I plan on getting a job in professional sports with my sport management degree and possibly combining it with an MBA. I would love to coach my kids in sports as well.
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why?
Bora Bora. Google some images, you'll want to go too.

Issac Smeltzer-Men's Hockey

Position:  Defence
Age:  23
Hometown:  Estevan, Saskatchewan
High School: Estevan Comprehensive Highschool
Amateur/Previous Club: Vernon Vipers, BCHL
Major: Honors BBA, Finance Concentration
Year of Eligibility:3
Why did you choose to attend Brock:  Coming from a small town I was very intimidated after visiting  the large campuses of UBC, U of A, U Of S and Western. When I flew out to Brock during a recruiting trip I loved the area and the small town feel of Brock and St. Catharines. The hockey program was in a growth stage and I saw an opportunity to help make a big impact right away as a freshmen. Also, Brock’s small class sizes and Business Program really helped seal the deal.
How long have you played hockey: 19 years since age 4
What got you started in hockey:  There were ponds behind my house growing up and eventually an out door rink right across the street, so I guess that paired with the small-town-Saskatchewan Hockey Culture and some supportive parents and I was lucky enough to play a fall in love wit the game!
Highlights of your hockey career?  Fred Page Cup Finalists, 2008, Vernon Vipers
Who is your role model? My Father
Extracurricular Activities:  I love all sports but to name a few, golf, tennis, soccer, beach volleyball, wakeboarding.  I am also really into playing guitar and singing country music.  I am also passionate about the finance industry and investment world.
Favourite food: Chicken Wings or Steak
Favourite book: When I had time for leisure reading, the Hardy Boys series. The Economist (magazine), The Globe and Mail.
Favourite Song:  Take A Minute – K’naan , Any country song they’re all great!
Nickname:  Smeltz
Future Ambitions:  To play the highest level of professional hockey I can, Graduate on the deans list and pass the CFA exams, be successful, happy and start a family.
Parents/Siblings and what they do?

Parents,  Mike – Pastor      Angela – Teacher ,

Sisters – Megan – Teachers College at U of Saskatchewan, Yakira – Concurrent Education at Brock University/ Brock Women’s Volleyball, Larissa – Gr. 11 High school student and Basketball all-star
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why?

Scotland/Ireland – From what I have seen in movies it seems amazing, the countryside is unbelievable and I love both cultures music. I would love to post up in an Irish pub for a night and enjoy some great beer and unreal music.

Australia – The Great Barrier Reef – I am fascinated with scuba diving and would love to go there and explore the reed one day.

Greece/Italy (I have never been anywhere so it’s a long list!)

Jordan Bent-Men's Hockey

Position: Goaltender
Age: 23
Hometown: St. George, NB
High School: Fundy High School
Amateur/Previous Club: Woodstock Slammers/ Cornwall Colts
Major: Business Communications
Year of Eligibility: 2nd
Why did you choose to attend Brock: The combination of Athletics and Academics. I knew it would allow me to study the degree I am interested in achieving and continue to develop as a hockey player.
How long have you played hockey: 15 years
What got you started in hockey: Watching the 93 Stanley Cup finals. GO HABS!
Highlights of your hockey career? Winning the Duck (Stouty) Cup. Playing in the National Junior A Championships
Who is your role model? J-S Giguere
Extracurricular Activities: shinny, NHL 11
Favourite food: Sushi
Favourite book: It's not about the Bike - Lance Armstrong
Favourite Song: K'NANN - Take a Minute
Nickname: Bender, Benty
Future Ambitions: Professional hockey career.
Parents/Siblings and what they do? Olivia - younger sister in grade 9. Ashley - older sister, mother of 2 and a carpenter, Josh - same age, works construction. Mom, lives in St. George NB and is a Human Resource Manager. Dad, lives in Pocologan, NB and is a small business owner.
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why? Heaven, to chill with Vinny Scott.

Gregory Theriault-Men's Rowing

Position: Rower, don’t really have positions in rowing
Age: 20
Hometown: Rothesay, New Brunswick
High School Attended: Rothesay High School
Major: Sport Management
Year of Eligibility: 3
Why did you choose to attend Brock? Choose to come to Brock first for its rowing program and secondly for its school
How long have you been rowing? I have been for six years
What got you started in rowing? A sign that said “JOIN ROWING!”
Highlight of your rowing career? First year at Brock, won OUA in men’s eight then won a silver and bronze medal that summer for NB at Canada summer games
Who is your role model?

I have had a few role models over the years like Wayne gretzky and Arnold Schwarzenegger but right now I think I would have to say Adam Kreek, a Canadian, Olympic gold medalist from Beijing in the men’s eight
What do you like most about rowing?

I like rowing because I get to push myself everyday and can constantly be competitive
Extracurricular Activities: I play intramural volleyball during the winter term and the rest of my time is spent rowing
Nickname: T
Favourite food: Pizza, I could eat pizza for every meal!
Favourite movie: Forest Gump
Favourite book: not too sure don’t read much outside of textbooks and other course readings
What are your future ambition in both your career and life? I would like to get a job doing something in sports
Parents/Siblings and what they do? My dad is an elementary school teacher and my mom works at a Lexus dealership. I have one older brother who goes to school at University of New Brunswick Saint John and a Younger sister who is in grade eleven.
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why?

Iceland to see its landscape

Jake Parkhill-Men's Hockey/Baseball

Position: Baseball: Game Day Operations Manager; Hockey: Play by Play announcer for Brock Hockey on ustream.tv
Age: 25
Hometown: the fine, fine town of Ancaster, ON
High School: Ancaster High School
Major: Sport Management
Year: Graduating this fall
Why Brock: Brock is the one of only two schools in the country and the only school in Ontario with a Sport Management Degree
What Sports growing up: Baseball, Basketball, Karate
Started in Sports: Some of you may remember the Sports Illustrated Year in Sports tapes. When I was 5, the 1991 Year in Sports came to our house, and I watched it, started imitating some of those performances in my driveway (Duke's Christian Laettner making two free throws in the National Semi-Final against UNLV was my favourite, followed by attempting Jordan's switching hands in mid air in the finals).
Highlight of my career at Brock: winning the Sport Information and Marketing award last year from Brock. Athletically- getting my black belt in 2005 in Karate.
Role Model: Derek Wills (Hockey Play by Play for the Hamilton Bulldogs), Gus Johnson (CBS Sports), Jim Nantz (CBS Sports), and Dick Vitale (ESPN)
What do I like most about sports: really it is the competition, and the in collegiate sports, it is the drama and finality of it all, especially in basketball, where in the tournament, you are one and done.
Extracurricular activities: Homework, avoiding homework. In the summer, I coach a baseball team in Ancaster, and also I am the Umpire in Chief for Ancaster Little League.
Favourite Food: Steak with a spice rub on it
Favourite Movie: Field of Dreams
Favourite Book: 1984 by George Orwell
Favourite Song: My City of Ruins by Bruce Springsteen (Barcelona, 2003 version)
Nickname: In college it was Superfan, since then, have not really had a nickname.
Future ambition career: want to work in grass root sport, ideally with a city as a recreation director, or an intramural coordinator at a college/university.
Future ambition life: grow old and make a positive difference in the world.
Parents: both retired teaches, loving every minute of it too. No siblings.
Travel anywhere in the world: Springfield, Mass for the Basketball Hall of Fame, followed by Indianapolis, IND for the NCAA Hall of Champions.