JOEL RHODES Position: FORWARD

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: My number has been through my family, with my dad and brothers in different sports.

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: Rhodesy 

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: I started playing in 2007

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: One timer in the high slot

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

A: I just decide on the way in, usually just pick a spot and shot for it

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: Well I didn’t really have a favourite player growing up as I didn’t follow it, if I was to it would have been Scott Stevens, and at the moment it is Evgani Malkin

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: I do a bit of golf and wake boarding

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: Definitely snapshot, top shelf glove side

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

A: When I played in front of hundreds at the nationals for the gold medal

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: I broke my femur in 3 places at the start of last season

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

A: Hanging out with friends and going to the gym

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: It’s a toss up between a Bugati Veron and a 1967 Shelby GT500

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

A: I grab all my friends and family and celebrate

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: Who cares I just won the lottery

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Scoring my first goal against Adelaide

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

A: Eminem, love the way you lie

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: Spending time with my team mates, skating and the competitiveness

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Miracle