By Murray Gleffe
Correspondent
Name: Jakson Jazgar
Nickname: Jake
School: Ashwaubenon
Sports: Hockey, golf
Parents: Carolyn and Jeff Jazgar
Twitter: @JakeJazgar
Jake Jazgar recently completed his season with the Ashwaubenon hockey team.
The Jaguars went 18-6, which included wins over Bay Port and Neenah/Hortonville/Menasha.
According to WisSports.net, he contributed four goals and six assists on the season.
Jazgar said his favorite National Hockey League fight was the bench brawl between the Montreal Canadians and Ottawa Senators in the 2013 playoffs.
Talk about your golf honors.
“Receiving first-team all-conference and all-state honorable mention from the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin my junior year are the best honors I’ve earned. I also finished 12th in the state points for the summer golf season. My score of 75 at sectionals was one of the best and worst days of my life. I struggled on the front nine, shooting a 41, which put me into a bad spot heading into the second nine. I shot a 34 on the back nine with four birdies to force a playoff. I lost the playoff when my competitor made a birdie on the first hole. It was disappointing not advancing to state, but I was also pleased with how I recovered on the back nine and handled the pressure to force extra holes.”
What are your thoughts on ESPN+ bringing more than 1,000 games to the network?
“It brings more publicity and television time to the sport, which helps spread the exposure of hockey across the country.”
What’s the best check you’ve given?
“The one during the 2020-21 season at Mosinee in front of our bench.”
What’s the greatest piece of advice somebody has given you?
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
If you could be somebody for a day, who would it be?
“Professional golfer Dustin Johnson. He has an attractive wife, and his father-in-law is (former NHL player) Wayne Gretzky.”
How often do you sharpen your skates?
“Every other week.”
What’s your favorite phone app?
“TikTok.”
What’s the best-flooded rink you’ve played on?
“Cooper Routheau’s (Ashwaubenon teammate) backyard rink.”
How much does the way a Zamboni driver puts down water affect your play?
“Too much water causes the puck to stick to the ice.”
What’s one thing other teammates or coaches don’t know about you?
“My real name is Jakson, even though my friends and family call me Jake.”
What are your college aspirations?
“To attend the University of North Carolina, if I’m accepted. I want to pursue a science degree and then attend medical school.”
What’s your favorite life moment?
“Making a 15-foot birdie putt to force a playoff at sectionals last year with 100 people watching.”
How do you avoid participating in gossip and be a leader on the golf course?
“Focus on my own game and try to help my teammates as much as possible without worrying about other teams and individuals.”
What one word describes you?
“Persistent.”
What’s your favorite music genre?
“Pop country.”
Would you rather settle down in a big city or a non-populated mountainous region?
“A big city.”
What sport would be cool to add at Ashwaubenon?
“Boys’ volleyball in the fall.”
Talk about a volunteer moment that made you smile.
“Miracle League of Green Bay.”
Favorite NHL team?
“Detroit Red Wings.”