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Player Profile: Travis Zajac

DU and UND fans may have their differences, but one name they can agree on is Zajac. Travis Zajac is the Fighting Sioux's outstanding Sophmore forward who led his team to the National Championship game last season. With three goals in the Frozen Four he proved that he was one of the best players in college hockey. His father Tom played for DU from 1973-77. Although not the best or fastest skater on the team, Tom was strong on his skates and had a bit of a mean streak. He was a two-way player who could dish it out and take a hit.
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Travis graduated from West Kildonan High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st Round. Last season Travis led the nation’s rookies with 20 goals, which was also a UND team high. It was the the NCAA playoffs that Travis truly shined. He was named to all-tournament teams at NCAA Frozen Four and NCAA East Regional He also had two goals, including game winner, and assist in region final win over Boston College

His father Tom was a 4-year letterman at DU from the 1973/74 through the 1976/77 season. In his first two years he was a role player but for his junior year he was one of future All-American Doug Berry's wings. He flourished playing with Doug and posted his best season. His senior year Mark Davidson and Perry Schnarr became Doug's wings & Tom still had a very respectable year. He didn't have a lot of fancy moves but he was tough to stop when he went at the net. He was the recipient of many great passes from Doug Berry that he converted for some timely goals. He always gave a 100% effort and worked hard to make his game better. He finished his career at DU with 75 points on 37 goals and 38 assists.

Off the ice Tom was on the quiet side but had a good sense of humor. He was level headed and never too excited or too disappointed over a win or a loss. He was a very dependable player who improved each year at DU. He also flourished in the classroom.

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Good luck to Travis this season from LetsGoDU.

Thanks to du78 for research and information used in this article