FEBRUARY 4-10, 2015 UCW 13
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The FireAntz's Jan Safar has been
explosive on the ice this season,
leading the league in scoring as a
defenseman, recording two goals
and 20 assists for 22 points through
his first 30 games.
Safar, born
in Prague,
Czech
Republic, is
a passionate
27-year-
old who
immediately
fell in love
with the game
of hockey at
the young
age of 7. His love for the game of
hockey has only grown from the
time his grandpa taught him to
skate. Safar looks up to his grandpa
for planting that seed, which then
blossomed as his love for the game
of hockey grew.
As a talented defenseman for the
Antz, Safar has proven to be quite the
team player as he leads the team in
assists. Safar's game day routine consists
of waking up early, going for a light
skate, followed by a pasta platter for
lunch around 1p.m. and a good snooze.
He has enjoyed his time here in
Fayetteville and says that Military
Night was his best experience since
coming to town.
"It was a great atmosphere," he
said. "The fans were great; really
fun to play that game."
Safar hopes that his love and
passion for the game of hockey will
assist him "to lead the FireAntz to
win a championship in the future."
In his spare time, Safar enjoys the
finer things, a little bit of cooking,
going for walks, watching movies
and working out. He's a huge fan of
sushi and his favorite restaurant in
Fayetteville is Shogun.
Safar's hockey career has landed
him far from home, which allows
him little time to see his two
younger sisters and the rest of his
family. It's a huge sacrifice that
the average fan may not consider
when attending games. Many of the
FireAntz players share this common
trait, which is what makes the bond
of these teammates so unique —
they're a family.
In the off-season, Safar spends
time with his girlfriend in Canada,
training for hockey and teaching at
hockey schools when he can.
Introducing the FireAntz's Jan Safar
by JOE WELLBROCK
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Fast Facts About Jan Safar
Favorite Song:
Hideaway by Kiesza
Favorite Movie
Braveheart
Favorite Sports Teams:
Sparta Praha and Toronto Maple Leafs
Favorite Sports Aside From Hockey:
Tennis and Skiing
Jan Safar, a native of the Czech Republic, is a talented defenseman, who leads the
FireAntz team in assists.
