Dani Sadek, a defenseman, got a taste of playing in the state hockey tournament as an eighth-grader. She is eagerly awaiting a second trip to the Xcel Energy Center for the marque Class 2A event. Here is a closer look at Sadek:
The best movie I've seen in the last year: "Bridesmaids." I laugh every time I watch it.
Three songs I never skip on my iPod: "The Show Goes On" by Lupe Fiasco; "Work Out" by J. Cole; "Strange Clouds" by B.o.B.
Three words or phrases my friends or teammates might use to describe me: Funny; outgoing; nice.
What is your favorite meal before a game? Noodles & Company. Me and a girl on my team, Ashley Kloncz, get Wisconsin Mac & Cheese the nights before games.
At my first varsity practice, I felt ... pretty nervous. I think everyone has the jitters their first varsity practice because they have never been in that position before.
What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete? Beating Lakeville South to go to state my eighth-grade year. That was pretty sick!
What were your goals entering the season? To make it to the state tourney.