JIM ZVONICEK Position: FORWARD

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: My number was taken so I just took what was available

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: Jimmy

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: When I was 8 years old

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: I can't remember

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

A: I usually decide on the way, depends on what the goalies doing

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: Jiri Slegr

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: Theres other sports??

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: My Slapshot

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

A: Winning Bronze medal at World Youth Championships in 2006, and Bronze at Juniors in 2008, Playing a season in Czech Republic for under 21s and being able to skate with some Extra Liga players from Praha Sparta.

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Last year I dislocated my shoulder and did some bad damage to my ligaments, it happened in Wilson cup and I missed a whole season.

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

A:  When I’m not playing I’m coaching so there isn’t much time away from it... usually just relax and hang out with my brothers.

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: The new GTR

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

A: Take my whole family overseas and buy a house.

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: Open and run a successful café/ restaurant. 

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Ive been playing in the AIHL for 4 years  This is my first year with the Bears and I'm really enjoying it so far, beating Adelaide at home after the disaster game we had over there.

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

A: Dance/Club music

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: The way it helps solve all your problems. Its a way of life and teaches you a lot about  respect and teamwork, the guys you play with you go through so many emotions together its like having another family.

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Miracle