Chase Visser
Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL)
“5’11” 185 Pounds 
2003 DOB – Forward  

Tell us about your hometown, family and hobbies.  

I am from a very small hamlet called Neerlandia and grew up going to school there until grade 10. I have 3 siblings, an older sister, and two younger brothers. In our family everyone likes sports and aside from hockey, baseball is probably my biggest hobby that I enjoy playing.

How did you originally begin playing hockey (what age as well) and what is your favourite memory from when you were younger?  

I began playing hockey because of my parents, they are the ones that really got me into the sport. They put me in can-skate by the age of 3 or 4, and I fell in love with hockey right away. My favorite memory from when I was younger would have to be when I was in Atom hockey, in the playoffs, against Wetaskiwin, and I scored 7 goals and 2 assists in a 12-11 win.

Who is your favourite NHL player and who do you model your game after? Why?  

My favorite NHL player is Alex Ovechkin. I’ve been a Washington fan for what feels like forever, and I think he’s the greatest goal scorer of all time. The person I model my game after is Patrice Bergeron. I am a 200-foot player who plays both sides of the puck and no one better to model your game after than arguably the best 2-way player ever winning 5 selkes awards and being nominated for the last 11 straight seasons as a finalist for the award

What team do/did you play for? What was your favorite part from the season? 

I play for the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats and my favorite part from the season was in playoffs when we were down 5-1 halfway through the second in our own rink and we came back to win 8-5 against Drayton Valley.

What are your top goals as a student athlete? Why are they your top goals?  

My top goals are to get a scholarship for NCAA division 1 hockey and while getting a degree, get better as a player to play pro hockey once school is done.

How important is school from your perspective? Why is it that way? 

I believe school is very important. I think if something were to happen and hockey does not work out, but you have gone to school, then you have something to fall back on that will open up more doors in your post-hockey career.

What would it mean to you to play at the NCAA or Pro level?  

It would mean everything because then I would get the satisfaction that all the hours of training have paid off and just give me even more motivation to continue getting better.

What separates you as a player or person? How do you continue to get better?  

Attention to detail. I try to do everything exactly how it’s supposed to be done, don’t cheat drills, go back, fix mistakes, etc. Being good at paying attention to details helps with getting better because that way you’re constantly doing the right things, and when you do the right things you will improve your game.

What impact are you looking to have in your sports careers (community, team, success, etc.)  

I want to leave behind a legacy of a player who was dedicated and a leader. Hopefully, I have an impact on the younger players and make them want to be a player like me.

One fun fact about yourself.  

I’m left handed.