Up next in our “Off The Ice” series we get to know Oakland forward Vincent Anderson
If you were not playing hockey what would you be doing?
Probably, would be playing lacrosse, that’s really the only other sport I have taken a real liking to.
First time playing?
I started skating when I was 3 or 4 doing Timbits learn to skate.
Have you played any other positions besides forward and how did it go?
I have played D a few times, I find playing D fun now but when I was young it was super boring.
Why did you want to be a forward?
I have always loved setting up my teammates and scoring goals.
How did you end up at OU and why did you choose to play here?
After playing a year of NCAA, I decided to transfer to OU, I chose to play here because I have not played on a team near home in a long time, its nice when family can easily come see the games.
PlayStation or X-Box?
X-Box, they have better controllers
Favorite Video Game? Are you any good?
Recently I have been playing Valorant. I am getting better, but my main game is Siege and I am really good.
What do you drive now and what is your dream car and why?
I drive a Subaru Outback, great vehicle lots of storage space. 75 Camaro Z28 because I am a huge Transformers fan.
What is your dream vacation and why?
Going to the UP I like the forest a lot.
Nickname?
Vinnie, Ando, Diesel
Most embarrassing hockey moment?
I don’t think I have had any really notable embarrassing hockey moments, just minor spills or missing empty nets, but that happens to everyone.
Most embarrassing life moment?
I fell asleep at my high school graduation
Favorite sport besides hockey?
Favorite sport to play is lacrosse, and to watch is football.
Pregame meal?
Recently its been Tropical Smoothie
Pregame Ritual?
I do the same off-ice and on-ice warmup, after I tape my stick I kiss the blade, and I always put my gear on in the same order.
Are you superstitious?
I don’t let other people touch my hockey skates, and I never let a jersey touch the ground. Other than that I just keep routines.
Favorite music to pump you up before a game?
I have a playlist with a mix of rap, rock, and EDM
Favorite movie and why?
Surfs Up, its just an amazing movie, plus prime Shia Lebouf and Jeff Bridges
Favorite TV Show and why?
I go through phases, but the show I re-watch the most is Archer.
Your hockey idol and why?
Now I enjoy lots of players for specific parts of their game, Matthews shot, Barzal’s Skating, and Kucherov’s passing. When I was younger I loved Dan Cleary, sneaky Red Wings 20-goal scorer.
Do you watch a lot of NHL? If so what is that team besides the Wings that you love?
I prefer to watch college hockey and only really follow the NHL during playoffs. I really like watching Carolina, they play a really all-round team game.
What is one thing most people do not know about you?
At night teammate Stefano Mini and I dress up as Batman and Robin and then fight crime together.
Graphic By OU Hockey Alum Joseph Guenther