Q: Who was it that gave you the push to get into hockey?
A: My dad, he is a huge hockey fan and we always would watch SHL games together. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be at the level I am at today.

Q: How did your dad help shape your game?
A: When I was first starting out I knew I really wanted to be a goalie but by comparison to the rest of the kids on the team I was pretty weak at skating. My dad had the idea that if I played in a more stand up position that it might work better. Already being a large kid he figured if I stopped flopping like a fish I might make more stops. He was right and my skating improved the style has grown organically from there.

Q: Can you tell me more about the extraordinary run with your home town team?
A: Yeah my home town team of the Port Moody Pooches was record breaking for the franchise. It really motivated me to play my best day in and day out and we were rewarded in the end with the Lion Heart Cup.

Q: What did you take away from that team?
A: I learned a lot about playing in those big games. We were constantly up against a wall and had to battle the whole way. I learned a lot about how to work day in and day out to make myself a better hockey player.

Q: Who do you think you base your game on the most?
A: Kirk McLean and Martin Brodeur are 2 of the main goalies I would watch growing up (thanks dad) so I look up to them a lot.

Thanks so much for your time and we look forward to seeing you at the draft!