From back-to-back Stanley Cup wins to appearing on College GameDay.
Matthew Tkachuk, a Winger and Assistant Captain for the Florida Panthers, has been chosen as UM’s guest picker for College GameDay on Saturday.
The Arizona native is excited for this opportunity, as he prepares for the mass of UM fans surrounding him this weekend.
“It’s an honor,” Tkachuk said, “ever since coming down here to South Florida, I’ve been more into college football.”
Tkachuk spoke on the importance of this role to him, and hockey players alike.
“I’ve been a college football fan for a little while,” he said, “but being the first NHL player to be given this honor of being on this grand stage and for the country to see my picks is going to be good.