Eastern Connecticut State University

High School: Played lacrosse (attack) for four years and hockey for two…four-year lacrosse starter, one-year hockey starter…received second-team lacrosse All-State in 2012…senior points and goals leader…

PERSONAL: born Matthew J. Ikawa September 21, 1995... Parents: Diane and Warren… Residence: Hampton, NH…

MATT...REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern: ­­ Small size of the campus
One thing I would change about Eastern: Hurley Hall
Favorite aspect of my sport: How creative you can be with your stick
Favorite sport other than my own: Hockey
My favorite moment playing sports: Big plays
My most disappointed moment playing sports: Losing
My most overused phrase: Figure it out
Biggest rival: Keene State
Most visited website: Sidelineswap
Favorite song: Like The Way
Dream job: Work for Stringking Lacrosse
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Flying
Favorite professional or amateur team: Detroit Red wings
Last movie I’ve seen: Old School
Favorite movie quote:  “I’m Ralph Cox… I’m from wherevers not gonna get me hit”
Favorite athlete: Lyle Thompson
Most despised professional athlete: Milan Lucic and Zdeno Chara
Pet peeve: Odd numbers
Words to live by: $$$$$
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Male
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Still in school 
Biggest waste of money: New York Jets tickets
Favorite subject in school: Digital Art
Closest brush with greatness: Petey Pluta
Favorite smell: Pine Sol
If I could go out on a date with a celebrity, the celebrity would be: Beyonce
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Amsterdam
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: A boat
Biggest adjustment to college life: Having a roommate that I don’t know