Michael Gaulton – WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

WPH Press

Michael Gaulton is one of North America’s rising handball stars, capable of competing against the very best in the sport. Gaulton’s physical strength and height enables him to hit the ball with extreme power with both hands from any position on the court, enabling him to constantly pressure his opponents. Look for this Canadian prodigy to make his mark on the R48 in the near future, but first, MG has to tackle the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge.

Michael Gaulton WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

1. Best city to play: Tucson, AZ
2. Who is your toughest opponent: Sam Esser
3. Fastest person in handball: Killian Carroll
4. Who is the hardest hitter in handball: Sean Lenning
5. Best server in handball: Killian Carroll
6. Best off-hand in handball: Andy Nett
7. Handball hero: Paul Brady
8. Favorite court: University of Minnesota
9. Player with the best offense: Sean Lenning
10. Player with the best defense: David Chapman
11. Most satisfying tournament victory: Winning 19U doubles at the Junior Nationals
12. Most disappointing loss: Losing tiebreaker to Coleman McGrath at the Collegiate Nationals
13. Most important title to win: All of them
14. Favorite doubles partner: Ryan Bowler
15. Longest match you ever played: Junior Nationals 19U doubles final
16. Favorite sport besides handball: Hockey
17. Favorite tournament (ever): Simple Green U.S. Open – I loved getting to see the three-wall, one-wall, and four-wall at the same venue
18. Best match you’ve ever played: Match with Coleman McGrath at the collegiate nationals
19. Best match you’ve ever watched: Killian Carroll vs. Paul Brady at the 2017 USHA Nationals
20. Title you’d most like to win: a pro stop
21. Favorite sport to play besides handball: Lifting
22. Favorite athlete (any sport): Paul Brady
23. What is your favorite book: American Sniper
24. What is your favorite movie: 8 Below
25. What your favorite tv show: Breaking Bad
26. Most important shot in handball: Pass shot
27. Your best shot: 3-Wall Wrap
28. Legend you’d most like to play in his prime: Paul Brady
29. Best Fans in Handball: Family, coaches, and teammates

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer