WARWICK SIMPSON Position: GOALIE

Player Profile

Q: How did you pick your playing number?

A: #1 is what was always on the jersey I was given for every team I’ve played for

Q: Do you have a nickname at hockey?

A: Nope

Q: When did you start playing hockey?

A: 2004

Q: How did you score your first goal?

A: Still waiting for the chance....

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

A: Always start the same – come out and stop, then track back as the player comes in and take it as it comes

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?

A: Kari Lehtonen & Marty Brodeur

Q: What other sports do you follow?  

A: Whatever’s on at the time

Q: Do you have a favourite shot? 

A: The ones that don’t go in

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

A: Winning nationals as assistant coach for the Auckland Peewee team

Q: Worst injury you have had in a game?

A: Groin strain

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

A: Spend time with my girlfriend, salsa, cycling, swimming, running, exploring

Q: What’s your dream car?  

A: Ford Shelby GT

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

A: Quit my job and book a plane ticket

Q: What’s your future ambition?  

A: To get to an old age, and be able to look back and say “that was a damn good innings”

Q: Favourite moment with the Bears?  

A: Travelling to Melbourne and playing in the new rink

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

A: Don’t have an ipod

Q: What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?  

A: The challenge

Q: Favourite hockey movie?  

A: Mystery Alaska