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September 10th, 2009 
Matt.Kaskavitch 
Scott Motz has been an integral part of the Blue Devils success during his three years at Stout. A 6″1 forward, Motz is a play-maker on Stout’s dangerous first line playing alongside Derek Hanson and Joel Gaulrapp. Motz played for the Alexandria Blizzard in the NAHL with current Blue Devils Paul Henderson and Bobby Kuehl. During the 2004-2005 season, Motz put up 9pts for the Blizzard.
Motz is known as ‘motor’ to most of his teammates and for good reason. He never takes a shift off and is always striving to get the best out of his fellow teammates when the chips are down. In high school Motz was the team captain while also being recognized all-conference, honorable mention all-state and the teams MVP. He has brought that tenacity and team mentality to UW-Stout where he racked up 14G 23A for 37pts last season. That’s good enough for 3rd on the team as well as the NCHA conference.
Motz may not have the quickest feet, but when he’s able to get to the open ice Motz can put the puck away as good as he can sauce a pass to the back door for some amazing plays. Vision is a great asset that Motz have and I’m sure Hanson and Gaulrapp are appreciative! It is also rumored Motz has one of the hardest shots on the team.
Watch this video that shows Scott Motz making an amazing pass to Jack Wolgemuth in the NCAA National Tournament last season, ulimately leading UW-Stout to Lake Placid, NY.
Q&A
Stouthockey.com – Who is your favorite NHL player?
Scott Motz – Ryan Smyth
Stouthockey.com – Who is your favorite NHL team?
Scott Motz – Minnesota Wild
Stouthockey.com – What has been your best hockey moment to date?
Scott Motz – Being at the Xcel Energy Center with my dad when the University of Minnesota won the national title
Stouthockey.com – What is your favorite place to play in the NCHA, besides the Dunn of course!
Scott Motz – UW-Stevens Point
Stouthockey.com – Do you have any pre-game rituals or routines you can share?
Scott Motz – pre-game coffee with my line-mate Joel Gaulrapp
Stouthockey.com – Favorite kind of stick?
Scott Motz – Whatever is free *laugh*
Stouthockey.com – Favorite kind of skates?
Scott Motz – Bauer
Stouthockey.com – We don’t want to get you in trouble here motor, but– blondes or brunettes?
Scott Motz – Brunettes
Stouthockey.com – Boxers or briefs?
Scott Motz – Boxer-briefs
Stouthockey.com – Your out on the lake for the day, pontoon boat or speed boat?
Scott Motz – Pontoon
Stouthockey.com – What could we find you doing outside of hockey?
Scott Motz – Either playing softball, spending time at my cabin or hitting the links.
Stouthockey.com – What is your goal for this team in 2009-2010?
Scott Motz – Hopefully take the final step and win a National Championship.
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Derek Hanson leads the scoring pace for UW-Stout where he scored 17 goals, 28 assists for a NCHA leading 45 points in 2008-2009. Hanson a 5’9 175lb center from Bemidji, MN played his junior hockey in the MJHL where he was a two-time all-star. Hanson is known for being in the right places at the right time and having a natural scoring ability. If Hanson has an open look, chances are he will bury the puck.
On the other side of the ice is Scott Motz, a 6’1 210lb winger from Lake Elmo, MN. Motz played his junior hockey with the Alexandria Blizzard in the NAHL with teammates Bobby Kuehl and Paul Henderson. Motz is the inevitable play-maker on the first line with Hanson and Gaulrapp setting up spectacular goals all season long. Motz finished 2008-2009 with 14 goals, 23 assists good for 37 points and 3rd overall in points in the conference. The most notable play for Motz last season was his cross-ice pass which allowed teammate Jack Wolgemuth to bury a clapper from the blue line with seconds remaining in the NCAA National Quarter-Final vs. St. Scholastica. That play put UW-Stout in the NCAA Frozen Four in Lake Placid, NY in March.
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