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Alumni Player Profile:
Chad LaRoche, Class of 1991
What year(s) did you play high school hockey at Minnetonka?
1989 (JV), 1990 (Varsity) and 1991 (Varsity)
What Minnetonka High School hockey moment is most memorable for you?
1990 State Hockey Tournament Expierence. Placed 3rd (best-ever in Tonka history) Personally: Scoring game-winner in 3rd place game vs. Anoka in same '90 Tourney.
Did you play college or junior hockey after MHS?
Played (Junior A) for Rochester Mustangs, Waterloo Black Hawks & Souix City Musketeers from 91-93 in USHL. Played 4 years at St. Marys's University (MIAC) from 93-97.
Where do you currently reside?
Chaska, MN
What do you do for a living?
Independent Mortgage Broker - Mortgages Unlimited
How has playing hockey as a lifelong sport helped you to become a better person?
A "Better person"? Are we still talking about Tonka Hockey players? Ha! Perhaps more well-rounded. I was fortunate to coach youth hockey at Minnetonka for 6 years following college (99-04), which is a perspective that ALL players should experiece. It taught me that this is a "game" and not "life" as we once thought. At 33, I still play twice a week in 2 competitive men's leagues. I have used my hockey to meet and play with potential clients and life-long friends. I remain passionate for Hockey in its purist forms = high school and college. Although an avid Minnesota Wild fan, it's not the same as Minnesota-grown hockey. The memories I have of my days at Minnetonka High are always Grand. From watching the studs like the Walshs, Hanus' and Jeccas and then playing with the McHughs, Callanans and Goldworthys - I was fortunate to be able to play with my friends and teammates.
Who do you think is the Greatest Hockey player to come out of Minnetonka High School?
Tim Hanus - '88
SKIPPER INTERVIEWS
Tom Martin, 1982
Phil Bonthius, 1987
Jay Witta, 1987
Chad LaRoche, 1991
Brian Urick, 1995
Rico Pagel, 1996
Kevin Eidsmo, 2004
ATTENTION ALUMNI
To request your alumni interview questionnaire, please email Jay Witta at jay@jwda.com.
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