It’s time to get to know defender Carter Cook
Cook, 21, was drafted in the fourth round (54th overall) by the Riggers in the 2024 NLL Draft.
After making the team out of camp this season, the rookie has played in three games, posting an assist and seven loose balls to go with three blocked shots.
The Alberta product says the best part has been getting to know the team better.
“It’s been great,” he explained. “You know, it’s actually my first year making the team, so it’s just nice getting to know everyone even deeper.
“You know, going to battle with everyone, It’s been good, getting to know all these guys and then just competing. It’s such high skill and a great level to play at. It’s been awesome.
Nickname: Dougie
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 175 lb.
Birthdate: May 15, 2004
Hometown: Lethbridge, AB
Shoots: Left
Q: How did you get into lacrosse?
A: I got in through a family friend in Lethbridge. I was always a big hockey player so I just went out, tried it once when I was around 10-years-old and I just fell in love with it and started playing it from there.
Q: A fun fact about yourself?
A: I’m good at Call of Duty
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Vancouver Warriors at the Scotiabank Saddledome. (Photo by Angela Burger/Calgary Flames)
Q: Occupation?
A: Right now I’m going to school to become a chiropractor, so I still got five years to go, but that’s the plan.
Q: Favourite athlete growing up?
A: I would have to go with Sidney Crosby.
Q: Morning person or night owl?
A: I would say more morning.
Q: If you could be a pro in any other sport, what would it be?
A: I’ll go with golf.
Q: Do you have any superstitions?
A: Yeah, I’d say it’s more of a routine for sure. But you know, I do the same stretches in order. When I get to the rink, I have a planned out schedule.
Q: When you’re not playing lacrosse, what’s your biggest hobbies?
A: I love hiking and going to the mountains. I like playing other sports, working out, stuff like that.
Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: A pro lacrosse player.
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Vancouver Warriors at the Scotiabank Saddledome. (Photo by Angela Burger/Calgary Flames)
Q: Go-to Pre-game song?
A: Cozy forever by Kembe X.
Q: Favourite TV show or movie?
A: Peaky Blinders
Q: Dream vacation spot?
A: I think it’d be cool to go to Switzerland.
Q: Cats or dogs?
A: Dogs for sure.
Q: What would your entrance song be?
A: This song that fires me up, it’s called Win by J Rock.
Q: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: I would have to go just chicken and rice. I’m thinking more like Chipotle style, but I could crush that every single day of the week.
Q: Go-to karaoke song?
A: Some Journey, Don’t Stop Believing.
