VLAD RUBES Position: FORWARD

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: It was my first number as a kid, will be good to retire with what I started with. Also my dad was born on the 20th

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: Vlazza, Vlad Dad

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: When I was 5 years old

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A:Do you remember what happened 34 years ago?

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

A: Lately, I am just happy if the puck goes in

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: 22 Larry Robinson

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: Tennis, Soccer

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: Wrist shot

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

A: Championships 2002 and 2007 with the Bears, playing professionally in the USA, World Championships tournaments with the Australian Team, coaching the Australian U18 to Bronze in Division 2

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Fractured jaw and fibula

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

A: Spending time with my kids Fillip and Tayah and wife Martina, playing other sports, internet

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: BMW X5

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

A: Walking Fillip to school then taking Martina for coffee with Tayah in the pram to Dee Why beach to do some planning

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: Being happy with my life

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Winning the 2007 Grand Final in overtime

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

A: Fillip took me back to Michael Jackson

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: Winning, but generally hockey is a lifestyle

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Miracle On Ice