In this edition of Getting to Know your 2011-12 Lake Erie Monsters, we catch up with left winger Hugh Jessiman. The New York City native is in his first year with the Monsters and currently leads the team with 17 goals and has appeared in all but four of the 36 games so far this season.  We found out some of what makes him tick on and off the ice...

What pregame rituals do you have: I have to jump rope outside.

What was your most memorable hockey moment as a kid: Getting to play for the U.S.A. hockey team overseas

What is your favorite movie quote: "Rule #76: No excuses, play like a champion," - Wedding Crashers

What is your favorite sports movie: "Top Gun"

What is your favorite comedy movie: "Wedding Crashers"

Who is your favorite movie actress: Mila Kunis

What can you cook: Amazing Bruschetta

What charities are you involved with: Pencils of Promise, it's an organization founded by a great friend of mine

Growing up, what was your favorite hockey team: Hartford Whalers

What was your favorite halloween costume: I was a ninja turtle when I was 26.

What is your favorite way to relax on a non-game day: Hang out with my godson, Thor Liffiton

How does it feel to play in front of great fans like ours: It's big for us, we get a chance to build off the energy

Best advice you received from a coach: "Don't stop skating"