ROBERTO FRANCHINI Position: FORWARD

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: Wayne Gretzky used to wear #9 as a young player.

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: Rocket

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: When I was 5 years old

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: Way to long ago.

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

A: Decide on way in, but always have set move ready.

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: 99 Wayne Gretzky

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: Most major sports.

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: My Snap Shot

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

A: Too many to name.  Recently, playing in the Worlds Division 1 was a memorable experience, particularly our game against Lithuania in front of over 5000 screaming fans.

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Torn ligaments in ankle.

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

A:  Hangout with family and friends.

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: Lambourghini

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

A: Cash in my lottery ticket!

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: Retire young!

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Road trips.

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

A: I like any song that has a beat. 

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: Coming together as a team to win games against teams that are better than you.

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Young blood.