SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ON 

Nathan Dembowski (Dembo) #1

What is your earliest memory of skating?  Friday night free skate at the Ice Connection.

Favorite Inspirational Quote?  "If you ain't first, you're last" - Rickie Bobby

Who has most influenced you?  Why?  Marc-André Fleury because he was the first goalie I watched as a kid and he overall made me want to be a goalie in hockey.

What are 3 songs on your playlist that get you focused before a game? Viva La Vida (Coldplay), Camelot (NLE Choppa), no morë talk (Yeat)

What's your favorite celebration move?  The rocket launcher celebration when we scored goals (my coaches told me to stop after they got complaints from parents and coaches of other teams).

What is your favorite sports movie?  Miracle on Ice

What is your favorite pre-game meal?  Spaghetti and Meatballs

Any special tradition you have before games?  Always listen to the same song before heading out of the locker room.

Who was/is your favorite teacher at PR and why?  Mrs. Walker.  She is the first teacher that made English class enjoyable for me.

What are your future plans after graduation?  Going into the School of Education at Duquesne University.

Do you plan to continue playing hockey after graduation?  Yes

What is some advice you have for current and future hockey players?  Always go to practice and enjoy your time playing.  Senior year comes very quick so have fun and cherish every time you get to put on your skates bc one day you'll have to hang them up for the final time.

What is your favorite subject in school?  History

What is your best PR Hockey memory?  Shutting out Bethel Park.

If a movie was made about your life what actor would you like to portray you? Adam Sandler

Would you like to say anything else to your teammates, coaches, family, etc.  I'd like to thank my Mom, Dad and stepparents for always taking me to practice even if it was in the middle of the day.  Dad I'd like to thank you for really getting me into the sport and allowing me to be a goalie.  Thank you for all the free skates we went to and thank you for the memories we created.  Mom I'd also like to thank you for always getting me dressed for practices and games even though I would be running around the locker room.  To my senior friends I'd like to give a big thanks because you guys were always there for me when it came to tough losses in hockey and for when it came to personal stuff.  You guys have been such good friends and I've really enjoyed these years together and I hope we will still be able to hang out on the weekends when we are in college.  And finally I'd like to say thank you to my coaches for everything they have done.  They have always pushed me to be the greatest version of me possible on and off the ice.  Without them I wouldn't be the man I am today, so thank you.