Freshman
Defense - D
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Hometown: Fergus Falls, MN
Last Team: Twin Cities Northern Lights (MJHL)

Major: Undecided

2007-08 Season: Played 21 games this season...Had 1 assist and 1 point.

Personal: HS letters in Cross Country, Hockey and Golf...Cross Country captain Junior and Senior year...All-conference and all-section honorable mention senior year in hockey...hobbies include hunting and fishing...son of Brian Vatnsdal and Nancy Salgat

Why did you Choose to come to Concordia? "It's a great school to get a well-rounded education and I also get to play some hockey."

The VATNSDAL File:

Nickname: Vatsy

Where you would go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Canada during Goose season

Favorite Food: Don't have a favorite but I hate onions

Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite TV Show: Friends, Sportscenter, Family Guy, Seinfeld

Favorite Musical Group(s): Eagles

Favorite Movie: Breach

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Hunting

Best gift you've ever received: My dad finally bought a fishing boat

Nobody knows how much I like to: Drive, Take Road Trips

Biggest Influence on my athletic career: My parents

Greatest personal sports moment: Playing Wadena in Alexandria for the section semi-finals

If I were to play another sport it would be: Golf

Favorite Pro Sports Team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Hunting Guide