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Daniel Warpecha
- Award:
- Athletes of the Week
- Week:
- 7/23/2018
- Sport:
- Men's Ice Hockey
- Bio:
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Throughout the summer, DartmouthSports.com will be focusing on members of the Class of 2020 who are currently in their "Sophomore Summers."
This installment features Daniel Warpecha of the men's hockey team. Warpecha was one of the best players early on in the 2017-18 season for the Big Green, earning ECAC Hockey Player of the Week honors on Nov. 7. He would play most of the season on the team's second line and scored in Dartmouth's Game 1 win at Harvard in the league's quarterfinals.
DartmouthSports.com: What have you been doing during your sophomore summer?
Daniel Warpecha: This summer has been quite busy. Aside from lifting and skating in preparation for the upcoming season, I'm taking three courses. One is a financial economics course needed for my major, an engineering course focused on architecture, and a course covering the Jewish history since the 14th century. Additionally, along with my teammates and fellow student-athlete friends, I'm taking part in the D.R.I.V.E. Leadership program, which takes place every summer. It is also summer, so I've been enjoying as much of the nice weather with my friends as well.
DS: What was it in the recruiting process that sold you on Dartmouth?
DW: My recruitment began my senior year while I was playing junior hockey in Sioux Falls. It was always a goal of mine to attend an Ivy League school and continue my hockey at the collegiate level as well. When Coach Rose and Coach Lassonde began recruiting me and I came up for a visit, I was immediately sold on Dartmouth. On my official visit, I stayed with Grant Opperman '17, Josh Hartley '17, and Kyle Nickerson '17. Seeing how close they were and hearing how much they enjoyed what Dartmouth had to offer made me feel like spending four years in Hanover was a no brainer.
DS: If you could play another sport at Dartmouth, what would it be and why?
DW: If I could play another sport at Dartmouth it would definitely be tennis. Up until the age of 13, I played tennis and hockey. I eventually had to put all my effort into one sport entering high school. Tennis is still a part of me and I try to play whenever I get the chance.
DS: Outside of sports, what are you most passionate about?
DW: Aside from hockey, I think I'm most passionate about traveling and seeing new places. It's definitely tough to do that right now with so much time committed to academics and hockey, but after I graduate I definitely want to travel the world. You can't put a price on experiences and I hope it's with many friends and family along the way.
DS: What has been your best on-field memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
DW: I think most of my classmates can agree with me on this one. Last December beating Denver — the defending national champions at the time — is definitely a moment I'll remember and cherish. Prior to that win, our team was struggling, and the rest of our season didn't look too promising. It was definitely a turning point in the season that helped our confidence and got us the momentum we needed for a run in the playoffs. It was also a moment I was able to share with my family as they made the trip from Chicago.
DS: How is Hanover different or similar to where you grew up?
DW: I'm from the suburbs of Chicago and about 20 miles from the city. Growing up there I was basically able to do anything I really wanted to. Hanover, is significantly smaller and much different than growing up just outside side of the city. However, I do appreciate all the beautiful scenery and outdoorsy feel it has.
DS: What are your plans for your upcoming off-term?
DW: My upcoming off-term is next spring. I hope to use this time for an internship in investment banking while also enjoying some time off from school with family and friends. After the spring, I will still be off in the summer and will use that to prepare for my last year as a part of the Dartmouth men's hockey team.
DS: Do you have a nickname on your team? Who gave it to you and why?
DW: I remember my first hockey coach gave me the nickname of Warps… short for Warpecha obviously. Ever since then, the nickname has just stuck with me and it's even used quite often outside the group of guys.
DS: What are your post-Dartmouth plans?
DW: Growing up, hockey has been an enormous part of my life and it's tough to imagine what it's going to be like when it's over. I hope to continue playing professionally if it allows itself. Otherwise, I plan to use my economics degree and apply it to a career in investment banking.
DS: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
DW: I love traveling so it's hard to pick, but if I could go anywhere in the world right now I would definitely go to Iceland. From what I've heard it's beautiful and I would love to get the chance to see it. After graduating and time allows itself, I'll definitely get out there.
This installment features Daniel Warpecha of the men's hockey team. Warpecha was one of the best players early on in the 2017-18 season for the Big Green, earning ECAC Hockey Player of the Week honors on Nov. 7. He would play most of the season on the team's second line and scored in Dartmouth's Game 1 win at Harvard in the league's quarterfinals.
DartmouthSports.com: What have you been doing during your sophomore summer?
Daniel Warpecha: This summer has been quite busy. Aside from lifting and skating in preparation for the upcoming season, I'm taking three courses. One is a financial economics course needed for my major, an engineering course focused on architecture, and a course covering the Jewish history since the 14th century. Additionally, along with my teammates and fellow student-athlete friends, I'm taking part in the D.R.I.V.E. Leadership program, which takes place every summer. It is also summer, so I've been enjoying as much of the nice weather with my friends as well.
DS: What was it in the recruiting process that sold you on Dartmouth?
DW: My recruitment began my senior year while I was playing junior hockey in Sioux Falls. It was always a goal of mine to attend an Ivy League school and continue my hockey at the collegiate level as well. When Coach Rose and Coach Lassonde began recruiting me and I came up for a visit, I was immediately sold on Dartmouth. On my official visit, I stayed with Grant Opperman '17, Josh Hartley '17, and Kyle Nickerson '17. Seeing how close they were and hearing how much they enjoyed what Dartmouth had to offer made me feel like spending four years in Hanover was a no brainer.
DS: If you could play another sport at Dartmouth, what would it be and why?
DW: If I could play another sport at Dartmouth it would definitely be tennis. Up until the age of 13, I played tennis and hockey. I eventually had to put all my effort into one sport entering high school. Tennis is still a part of me and I try to play whenever I get the chance.
DS: Outside of sports, what are you most passionate about?
DW: Aside from hockey, I think I'm most passionate about traveling and seeing new places. It's definitely tough to do that right now with so much time committed to academics and hockey, but after I graduate I definitely want to travel the world. You can't put a price on experiences and I hope it's with many friends and family along the way.
DS: What has been your best on-field memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
DW: I think most of my classmates can agree with me on this one. Last December beating Denver — the defending national champions at the time — is definitely a moment I'll remember and cherish. Prior to that win, our team was struggling, and the rest of our season didn't look too promising. It was definitely a turning point in the season that helped our confidence and got us the momentum we needed for a run in the playoffs. It was also a moment I was able to share with my family as they made the trip from Chicago.
DS: How is Hanover different or similar to where you grew up?
DW: I'm from the suburbs of Chicago and about 20 miles from the city. Growing up there I was basically able to do anything I really wanted to. Hanover, is significantly smaller and much different than growing up just outside side of the city. However, I do appreciate all the beautiful scenery and outdoorsy feel it has.
DS: What are your plans for your upcoming off-term?
DW: My upcoming off-term is next spring. I hope to use this time for an internship in investment banking while also enjoying some time off from school with family and friends. After the spring, I will still be off in the summer and will use that to prepare for my last year as a part of the Dartmouth men's hockey team.
DS: Do you have a nickname on your team? Who gave it to you and why?
DW: I remember my first hockey coach gave me the nickname of Warps… short for Warpecha obviously. Ever since then, the nickname has just stuck with me and it's even used quite often outside the group of guys.
DS: What are your post-Dartmouth plans?
DW: Growing up, hockey has been an enormous part of my life and it's tough to imagine what it's going to be like when it's over. I hope to continue playing professionally if it allows itself. Otherwise, I plan to use my economics degree and apply it to a career in investment banking.
DS: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
DW: I love traveling so it's hard to pick, but if I could go anywhere in the world right now I would definitely go to Iceland. From what I've heard it's beautiful and I would love to get the chance to see it. After graduating and time allows itself, I'll definitely get out there.
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