University of New Hampshire Athletics
Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight: Héléna Delaruelle & Filip Engarås
1/26/2021 8:10:00 PM | General, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball
By Cade Robinson
Special to UNHWildcats.com
This week's Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight features Héléna Delaruelle from the women's basketball team and Filip Engarås from the men's hockey team.
Héléna is a sophomore guard on the women's basketball team from Enghien-les-Bains, France. Delaruelle had an outstanding freshman season which included her being named the America East Rookie of the Week, as she started and played in every game last season. She has continued to be outstanding on the court this year as she is tied for first on the team with 89 rebounds and is third in points per game with 7.6.
Filip is from Stockholm, Sweden and is a forward on the men's hockey team. Filip achieved one of his lifetime goals when he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2020 NHL Draft. He made his debut as a Wildcat in the 2019-2020 season netting eight goals and seven assists for 15 points, including scoring a game-winning goal against Princeton at the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This season he has tallied three goals and one assist for four points.
Both Filip and Héléna represent their countries proudly and are exemplary student-athletes at the University of New Hampshire.
Q&A WITH HÉLÉNA
What is it like to represent France at UNH?
It's always a pleasure to represent France in another country and I feel proud to do so.
What are the differences between playing in France and at UNH?
I think the language barrier and how physical the play is on the court. The pace of the game is fast and there are certain rules that are different that you have to get used to.
What has been your most memorable sports experience at UNH so far?
I would say playing basketball and attending football games.
Does your family ever get to watch you play? If so, what does that mean to you?
Yes my family watches all my games. Last year they got lucky before COVID-19 and saw a couple games live and it was so nice. It means a lot to me that my family watches me play because it's nice that the people that you love the most are supporting you no matter where and how.
What are some of your favorite things about living in New Hampshire?
It's a pretty state and people are very nice. I like that you have the beach and even mountains so you can do everything you want in the summer and winter.
OFF THE COURT WITH HÉLÉNA
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Movie: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Food: McDonald's
Favorite Snack: Nutella
Favorite Musical artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pump-up song: Go Crazy by Chris Brown
Favorite Phone app: Twitter or Instagram
Favorite Pro sports team: Lakers
Favorite Pro sports athlete: LeBron James
Favorite Place on campus: My Room
What is your dream job: Professional Basketball
Q&A WITH FILIP
What is it like to represent Sweden at UNH?
I really enjoy being here at UNH and representing Sweden. It's not a huge country, and it's fun and pretty special to have many other Swedes here at UNH representing Sweden together.
What has been your most memorable sports experience at UNH so far?
I would say scoring my first collegiate goal over in Northern Ireland is the most memorable moment so far. Both my mom and dad had the chance to travel over there and see it from the stands, so sharing that moment with them was very special.
How did it feel to get drafted by the Oilers?
It's a huge honor the Oilers picked me. I'm obviously super excited and it gave me a huge motivation boost. It triggered me to put in even more work and time to try and get better every day.
When did you start playing hockey? Was it always a goal to play in the United States?
I started playing hockey when I was around seven years old. I fell in love with it right away the first time I went on the ice. Playing here in the United States has been something that I've always had in the back of my head thinking of growing up. When I got the opportunity to go to UNH there was no doubt making the decision.
What is your favorite thing to do when not playing hockey?
I really enjoy playing tennis and golf in the summer and on off days I like to spend time with my friends and just hang out and relax.
OFF THE ICE WITH FILIP
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Food: Swedish meatballs
Favorite Snack: Ice cream
Favorite Musical artist: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Pump-up song: Levels
Favorite Phone app: Instagram
Favorite Pro sports team: Oilers
Favorite Pro sports athlete: Roger Federer
Favorite Place on campus: Whittemore Center Arena
What is your dream job: Professional hockey player
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
Previous 2020-21 Student-Athlete Spotlights
Isabelle Danahy (Field Hockey) & Nate Hobbs (Men's Track and Field)
Sarah Williams (Women's Track and Field) & Alejandro Robles (Men's Soccer)
Casey Peterson (Women's Soccer) & Jordan Buckmire (Men's Track and Field)
Haley Lui (Gymnastics) & Linus Fallberg (Men's Soccer)
Julia Neyland (Women's Lacrosse) & Brian Carter (Football)
Grace Middleton (Women's Hockey) & Charlie Kelleher (Men's Hockey)
Lisa Olsson (Women's Ski) & Nick Guadarrama (Men's Basketball)
Kate Bilyeu (Women's Volleyball) & Patrick Kenney (Men's Skiing)
Faith Bonett (Women's Basketball) & Angus Crookshank (Men's Ice Hockey)
Ava Boutilier (Women's Hockey) & Aidan Sullivan (XC/Track & Field)
Bloem van den Brekel (Field Hockey) & Jacob Gould (Men's Soccer)
Special to UNHWildcats.com
This week's Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight features Héléna Delaruelle from the women's basketball team and Filip Engarås from the men's hockey team.
Héléna is a sophomore guard on the women's basketball team from Enghien-les-Bains, France. Delaruelle had an outstanding freshman season which included her being named the America East Rookie of the Week, as she started and played in every game last season. She has continued to be outstanding on the court this year as she is tied for first on the team with 89 rebounds and is third in points per game with 7.6.
Filip is from Stockholm, Sweden and is a forward on the men's hockey team. Filip achieved one of his lifetime goals when he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2020 NHL Draft. He made his debut as a Wildcat in the 2019-2020 season netting eight goals and seven assists for 15 points, including scoring a game-winning goal against Princeton at the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This season he has tallied three goals and one assist for four points.
Both Filip and Héléna represent their countries proudly and are exemplary student-athletes at the University of New Hampshire.
Q&A WITH HÉLÉNA
What is it like to represent France at UNH?
It's always a pleasure to represent France in another country and I feel proud to do so.
What are the differences between playing in France and at UNH?
I think the language barrier and how physical the play is on the court. The pace of the game is fast and there are certain rules that are different that you have to get used to.
What has been your most memorable sports experience at UNH so far?
I would say playing basketball and attending football games.
Does your family ever get to watch you play? If so, what does that mean to you?
Yes my family watches all my games. Last year they got lucky before COVID-19 and saw a couple games live and it was so nice. It means a lot to me that my family watches me play because it's nice that the people that you love the most are supporting you no matter where and how.
What are some of your favorite things about living in New Hampshire?
It's a pretty state and people are very nice. I like that you have the beach and even mountains so you can do everything you want in the summer and winter.
OFF THE COURT WITH HÉLÉNA
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Movie: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Food: McDonald's
Favorite Snack: Nutella
Favorite Musical artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pump-up song: Go Crazy by Chris Brown
Favorite Phone app: Twitter or Instagram
Favorite Pro sports team: Lakers
Favorite Pro sports athlete: LeBron James
Favorite Place on campus: My Room
What is your dream job: Professional Basketball
Q&A WITH FILIP
What is it like to represent Sweden at UNH?
I really enjoy being here at UNH and representing Sweden. It's not a huge country, and it's fun and pretty special to have many other Swedes here at UNH representing Sweden together.
What has been your most memorable sports experience at UNH so far?
I would say scoring my first collegiate goal over in Northern Ireland is the most memorable moment so far. Both my mom and dad had the chance to travel over there and see it from the stands, so sharing that moment with them was very special.
How did it feel to get drafted by the Oilers?
It's a huge honor the Oilers picked me. I'm obviously super excited and it gave me a huge motivation boost. It triggered me to put in even more work and time to try and get better every day.
When did you start playing hockey? Was it always a goal to play in the United States?
I started playing hockey when I was around seven years old. I fell in love with it right away the first time I went on the ice. Playing here in the United States has been something that I've always had in the back of my head thinking of growing up. When I got the opportunity to go to UNH there was no doubt making the decision.
What is your favorite thing to do when not playing hockey?
I really enjoy playing tennis and golf in the summer and on off days I like to spend time with my friends and just hang out and relax.
OFF THE ICE WITH FILIP
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Food: Swedish meatballs
Favorite Snack: Ice cream
Favorite Musical artist: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Pump-up song: Levels
Favorite Phone app: Instagram
Favorite Pro sports team: Oilers
Favorite Pro sports athlete: Roger Federer
Favorite Place on campus: Whittemore Center Arena
What is your dream job: Professional hockey player
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
Previous 2020-21 Student-Athlete Spotlights
Isabelle Danahy (Field Hockey) & Nate Hobbs (Men's Track and Field)
Sarah Williams (Women's Track and Field) & Alejandro Robles (Men's Soccer)
Casey Peterson (Women's Soccer) & Jordan Buckmire (Men's Track and Field)
Haley Lui (Gymnastics) & Linus Fallberg (Men's Soccer)
Julia Neyland (Women's Lacrosse) & Brian Carter (Football)
Grace Middleton (Women's Hockey) & Charlie Kelleher (Men's Hockey)
Lisa Olsson (Women's Ski) & Nick Guadarrama (Men's Basketball)
Kate Bilyeu (Women's Volleyball) & Patrick Kenney (Men's Skiing)
Faith Bonett (Women's Basketball) & Angus Crookshank (Men's Ice Hockey)
Ava Boutilier (Women's Hockey) & Aidan Sullivan (XC/Track & Field)
Bloem van den Brekel (Field Hockey) & Jacob Gould (Men's Soccer)
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