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Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: It’s my birth date

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: No, not really

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: When I was 9

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: After the whistle (I didn’t hear it)

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

A: Impulse decision at the hash marks  

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: Joe Sakic

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: Rugby league   

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: Tequila – actually my wrist shot

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

A: Winning a medal with the Australian team

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Broken ankle

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

A: Work, eat, exercise and hang out with friends

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: The one batman has

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

A: Put it all on red and double my money 

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: I just won the lottery, I don’t need ambitions

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Singing the team song after a big win

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

A: Birds of Tokyo

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: Competitiveness

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Miracle