ERIC BEGIN Position: DEFENSE

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: I choose #12 randomly my first year in midget AAA when I was 16 years old. I’ve had #12 since then.

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: I’ve got quite a few, some in English some in French. The boys on the team have started to call be Big Bear because I eat all the time. 

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: When I was 5 years old

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: Don't remember

Q: Do you have a set move on a breakaway or do you decide on the way in?  

A: I usually like to shoot low blocker side.

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: Bobby Orr

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: I follow golf a lot. I’ve been following the Manly Sea Eagles since I got here.

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: My slap shot is my bread and butter.

A: What’s the most memorable moment of your hockey career?  

A: Representing the Province of Quebec under-17 in the 2003 Canada Games.

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Torn ACL, not telling you which knee.

Q: What do you do in your free time away from hockey?  

A:  Play golf, spend time with my friends and family.

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: Range Rover Sport.

Q: You’ve just won the lottery what do you do?

A: Buy a house in the old Montreal, buy a Range Rover, buy a house in an exotic place and invest the rest of my money.

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: Finish my bachelor’s degree in education at Concordia university, and  then head to Europe to play pro hockey.

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: My first game wearing the Bears jersey was quite special.

Q: What do you have on your ipod right now?  

A: I like any song that is catchy. My favorite band is AC/DC

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: Winning games, hanging out with my team mates.

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Slap shot, by a mile. It’s the only movie where the French version is better than the English one.