I can't remember to be honest. I was 5, and it probably had something to do with hockey being on TV every Saturday, on the radio almost every night, and my parents finally giving in to my demands.

I'd say Trevor Linden and Ryan Kesler. Both high intensity physical players who never give up - and that's what I try to do every shift. I also really enjoyed watching Pavel Bure light it up for the Canucks, if just for the pure speed.

I just play hard and finish my checks!

Watch hockey (thanks NHL GameCenter), read books, keeping active, long walks on the beach.

I've been involved with the Thunder since the carpark conversations about putting a team in the National competition. I just wanted to be a part of that and played in several of the exhibition games that started it all. Now I want to be a part if the team that wins the Goodall Cup.

I'd say the North Stars. Against us in the Final of course. Runners up suits them.

One year down, I think we've learnt a lot about what it takes to play three periods and win. Watch out for a more physical game this year. And a spot in the Finals.