Q: How are you enjoying Dundee? A: I am really enjoying it so far.
Q: How does it compare to other places you lived? A: It is not that much different, it just has a lot more old buildings and churches than I’m used to.
Q: What’s the best part about living in Dundee? A: The view of the River Tay from our flat.
Q: Do you have a second career off the ice? A: Hockey is my main priority during the season, but I do work construction in the summer time.
Q: Is there anything you miss about your hometown? A: My friends, family, and a BBQ!
Q: What is your favourite moment with the Stars so far? A: Probably scoring late in the Edinburgh Challenge Cup game to tie it up.
Q: What made you want to play hockey? A: My grampa ran an outdoor rink when I was young.
Q: What is your pre-game meal and rituals? A: Chicken, rice, and vegetables covered in Nando’s perinaise sauce. I always eat 5 hours before game time and usually have a 45 minute nap right after I eat.
Q: What’s the weirdest pre-game ritual you’ve seen? A: Probably myself, I take all my gear off after the warmup.
Q: What do you do to drive yourself to get better every day/season? A: I train really hard in the offseason to be in better shape than the year before.
Q: Who is the best player you have played with? A: Tyler Fiddler – They spent 3 years playing together at the Mount Royal University.
Q: What is it like to play in the North American university leagues and having to manage hockey with your studies? A: It’s very hard to stay on top of your studies while training every day and playing either home or away every weekend.
Q: How does the Elite League compare with other leagues? A: I haven’t played pro hockey before so it’s obviously very different from university hockey, guys here are bigger, stronger, and more skilled.
Q: How do you deal with the long travel journeys? A: I bought a camping air mat and a sleeping bag to deal with the long trips.
Q: What is your favourite arena/city to play away in? A: So far Belfast has been the nicest.
Q: You are favourably known for your physical style of play. Have you always played this way? A: Yes, I’ve always been on the bigger side, so naturally I use that to my advantage.
Q: What NHL team did you grow up supporting? A: Edmonton oilers.
Q: What’s your favourite moment from your career? A: Going to the league finals in my final year of junior with the Dauphin Kings.
Q: Where do you want to be in 10 years? A: If I am not playing in my Dundee Stars testimonial, I plan to run my own construction company.
Q: What’s the best thing about the Dundee Stars fans? A How loud they are and how they are constantly singing. Also there is one fan who always supplies the boys with cheese cake, (Fiona Shaw).
We are back at home THIS SATURDAY vs Edinburgh Capitals (7pm)! Tickets on sale now from the DIA box office or Stars website! Kids go for a quid!