Post by Admin on May 20, 2013 18:10:05 GMT
Q&A with former Coventry Blaze tough guy Bryan Jurynec
Bryan Jurynec spent his Jnr days in the NAHL before signing up with the Kalamazoo Wings were he became a fan favorite. In North America Bryan fought names like John Scott, Justin Johnson, T.J Reynolds, Benn Olson, Scott Fletcher and many more heavyweights, nearly always giving up height and weight in all his fights.
Bryan joined the EIHL in 2011/12 season, playing for the Coventry Blaze. He lead our league in fights that season, again fighting a lot of tough guys like Colt King, Gui Lepine and Adam Keefe. In his short stay in the UK he was loved by the Blaze fans and was also respected around the league. Bryan played a few games this season for the Blaze when they were plagued with injuries and fought Belfast's Adam Keefe for the 3rd time in the EIHL.
A real heart and soul player on the ice and one who always would be there for a team mate. We caught up with Bryan for this Q&A session and this is how it went.
Q.1... Bryan you played your Junior hockey in the NAHL (North American,Hockey League) Could you tell us a little bit about that Junior league? and did you know back then playing Jnrs that you wanted to be your teams tough guy out on the ice.?
B.J..... Q1, The NAHL back in 01'-04' was considered the second best Jr. league in the US behind the USHL I'm not too sure how the league is now but back then it was a pretty tough league. I was drafted by a team in Michigan (Capital Centre Pride) and when I got to camp at the age of 17 it was a bit overwhelming. I'm obviously not the fastest skater or have the best hands so I thought to myself that a 3rd line grinder role would be the best bet for me making the team. I wish that I had some of the fight tapes from my Jr. days (if anyone out there has any of them send them over to me!) I fought some bigger guys such as Ryan Suter, Geoff Paukovich, Matt Nickerson, George Cantrall and none other then John Scott(NHL enforcer with Buffalo). The quick story behind the Scott fight was that he cross-checked me and broke my nose.... I called him out.... he through 25 upper cuts to my face... both my eyes were closed shut and I went to the hospital. I probably should have reconsidered fighting a guy that is 6'8" 270 LBS, but most know when your in the heat of battle you really don't think, you just act.
Q.2... Bryan you joined Kalamazoo Wings in your 1st Pro season and stayed for three consecutive seasons with them. Whats Kalamazoo like as an Org.?
B.J..... Q2. The Kalamazoo Wings organization is the definition of how a minor pro team should be ran. The organization took really good care of us from ownership right down to the people that worked at the rink. I was fortunate enough to play for a great coach Nick Bootland, his ambition to win and his honesty with his players made him the coach he is today and all the success that has followed him.
Q.3... Your 1st season with the Wings was in the now defunct IHL league in 2008/09. That league only had a handful of teams (6) yet all carried a number of tougher players in the rosters and it made for some good rivalries as the teams played each other so many times over the course of a season. The Wings had some decent team toughness in 08/09 with yourself, Jordin Little, Jason Robinson, Blair Stayzer, Tyer Willis, Mark Nebus all playing that season.
Could you tell us a little about your 1st year Pro season with the Wings and what It was like playing and fighting game in game out that year.?
B.J..... Q3. After playing 4 years at American International College (Atlantic Hockey-Division 1) where everyone had to wear cages and there were maybe 1-3 fights a year throughout college hockey. With that being said going into training camp for the K-Wings I had to figure out my role again to make the team. I hadn't fought in 4 years since Jr's and my skill level isn't going to get me in the top 6 forwards, dropping the gloves gave me the chance to prove myself and I haven't looked back. My first fight was in pre-season was against Justin Nattress, the way I remember it was two young guys going toe to toe doing everything possible to make the team. My first year I didn't have to fight all the heavyweights since we had Robbo, Stayz, Little and Willy which was nice to observe and take in the different styles of fighting each of them had. As you stated we had a team with a handful of seasoned tough guys which was a great learning experience for me and taught me all I know. Guys like Jason Robinson (one of the strongest guys I've played with) and Tyler Willis (pound for pound one of the toughest guys) would work on different techniques with me and let me pick their brains about different fighters in the league. I couldn't of asked for a better place and teammates to start my career.
Q.4... Your 2nd and 3rd season with the Wings was In the ECHL, leading your team in fights both years. You became a fan favorite with the Wings for the way you all ways stuck up for you team mates. Could you tell us a little about your time in the ECHL and what it was like being the go to guy on your team in that league.?
B.J..... Q4. My 2nd and 3rd year in the ECHL with the K-Wings I stepped in the role as the teams main enforcer, The organization making the transition from the IHL to the ECHL only 3 of us from the previous season were on the roster since it's a younger feeder league. I'm not the biggest guy and consider myself a middleweight and this year I had to step up and become my teams heavyweight. I believe I had 14 fights in my 2nd year and if I didn't get injured I would have probably had 20-23 fights and my 3rd year is the time when I fought some true heavyweights such as Benn Olson, T.J. Reynolds, Scott Fletcher, Ryan Schnell and a few others, The fans in Kalamazoo are some of the most loyal fans in US minor league hockey (but the most loyal fans are the fans in Coventry!) and they love to see a fight and there I became a fan favorite for a couple years after Tyler Willis was blessed with this honor for the past 6 years! I had the chance to stay in Kalamazoo for a 4th year (my home away from home) but I figured that I wan't going to be playing too much longer so that's when I made the move to the UK.
Q.5... One of your team mates while you played in the ECHL was agitator Darrly Lloyd who we now know well in the EIHL as being a guy who can stir up trouble on the ice. I'm sure one or two of your ECHL scraps were down to having to come in to aid Lloyd out on occasion's.?
B.J..... Q5, *Laughing to myself* Darryl is an unbelievable player/teammate and an even better person. He is a guy that can make a huge hit or score a big goal... you want him on the ice as much as possible and if I had to step in to make that happen I would drop my gloves for him every time. The one I remember most is while we were playing in Cincinnati, Lloyd made a big hit and Dwayne Zinger came over and had a few words and gave him a cross-check and I stepped in and it was a good fight from there. The Belfast Giants received a good player when they signed Lloyd and I hope he stays there for a couple more years, he brings a lot of intensity to the EIHL and is a exciting player to watch!
Q.6... A lot of former and current EIHL players have played for the Kalamazoo Wings while you were there. Kory Karlander, Darryl Lloyd, Aaron Clarke, Jon Landry, Garrett Zemelak, Jeff Mason, Will Corbert, Ben Simon, Tyler Willis, Dominic Osman, Mark Nebus, Jason Robinson, Blair Stayzer, Martin Ondej, Jereme Tendler ect.
So I'm guessing you heard a little about our league before coming over having played with so many current and former EIHL players, if so what did you know before coming to the EIHL.?
B.J..... Q6. The Kalamazoo Wings should be getting a fee for all the players they've produced for the EIHL! Yes, I talked to a couple of the guys before making my decision to head over to the UK. The biggest influence on me coming over was Ben Simon, I played with him the year before he made the move to Sheffield. At Christmas he e-mailed me and asked if I would consider coming over to play for Sheffield, at that point in the year we had a great group of guys in Kalamazoo and where favored to go far in the playoffs so I decided to stay the rest of the year and make the trip overseas the next season. Benny made a few calls for me and put me in contact with Thommo, from there I mostly talked to Jeff Mason, Jason Robinson and Jereme Tendler. They also had nothing but great things to say about the UK, the EIHL and the Blaze organization.
Q.7... You were signed by the Coventry Blaze in 2011 for the 11/12 EIHL season. What did you think of the Blaze set-up when you arrived.?
B.J..... Q7. When I arrived in the UK after a long journey I didn't know who was picking me up or where I was going, all I knew was that I was in the UK and I was there to play hockey. They had a good set up when I arrived though... nice locker room, equipment was ready, the guys were great and the organization and the fans made me feel at home. I had a bit of jet lag and was sick for the first couple weeks which put me out of most of the short pre-season, but the trainer Nicki Sherlock took good care of me and got me back on the ice.
Q.8... Your 1st season in the UK you lead the EIHL in fights with 13, and you had a career high of 281pims with the Blaze.
Did the EIHL suit your style of play and did you enjoy your season in the UK..?
B.J..... Q8. I love North American style hockey...make a big hit, score a goal and drop your gloves and that's what the EIHL brings and attracts great players from different countries. The EIHL I believe is tougher than the ECHL Like you said I had 13 fights last year and I enjoyed every single one of them. I may have taken a few... well a good amount of beatings from some of the heavyweights but I stood up for my teammates. I hope that I did my job well and the fans throughout the league enjoyed my style of play!
Q.9... Your one of the smaller tough guy about, at 5'11'' & around 200lbs. Whats it like going into fights with guys much taller and heavier than you are, like Justin Johnson, Scott Fletcher, T.Reynolds, Benn Olson, Colt King, Gui Lepine .ect.?
B.J..... Q9. It's hard fighting those heavyweights but I love it! It's a challenge going into every fight trying new things to try and get the edge on your opponent that is bigger than you. I fought Lepine 3-4 times last season and he beat me every time... I tried 3-4 different approaches... I tried to sit back and let him wear out, I tried to get in close on him, I tried to go toe to toe with him and I even tried to rush him but obviously none of them worked! I believe in most my fights I held my own against larger opponents. I'm not afraid to drop the gloves with anyone even if they are bigger and tougher than me. Most of the enforcers have a mutual respect for each other... there's nothing like having a great fight and at the end you give your opponent a pad on the head out of respect.
Q.10... Blaze this season 12/13 put together a real tough team with Benn Olson, Mike Egener, Derek Campbell, Matt Belesky, Adam Henrich all lining up at some stage. I know you also had a brief few games with them this year when you were over in the UK, but would you of liked to have been part of a that team from the start.?
B.J..... Q10. I would have loved to be a part of the12/13 team from the start but I had to move on with my life (my body isn't what it used to be). When I came back over this season and Thommo asked me to step in and play for a couple games it felt like I was there from the start. They have such a great group of guys and the team toughness is one of the toughest I've played with or played against. I've fought Ole 3-4 times in my career and the respect we have for each other when I finally met him I felt like I knew the guy for 10 years! I also previously played against Eggy and Soupy and those guys are some of the hardest players to play against. When you get a NHL'er like Belesky and the addition of Henrich you know your doing something right with your team. I hope Soderstrom keeps the team toughness for the years to come.
Q.11... You have fought quite a few tough guys in your career in North America and some while in the EIHL. Who would you say is the toughest guy you have dropped the gloves with out on the ice.?
B.J..... Q11. I have over 40 pro fights and it's so hard to say who the toughest is. Sometimes your style of fighting matches up well with your opponent even if they are tougher than you. But, a couple of the guys I would say in the EIHL is Lepine and King last season and in the ECHL I would say Ole and Reynolds (heavy punches).
Q.12... Apart from those few games with the Blaze this season you have not been playing hockey at Pro level. So what are you doing with yourself at the minute.? and do you plan on returning to hockey in the near future.?
B.J..... Q12. I fell into a pretty solid job. At the moment I'm selling medical devices (total joint replacement implants) knees, shoulders, hips and ankles mostly. I still play around 3-4 times a week, they have a good league in Chicago with a bunch of ex-pro and college players but I think that's the most competitive hockey I'll be playing unless I get the call up to the Blackhawks.
Q.13... This will be British born coach Paul Thompson's last season in the EIHL with the Blaze, he is heading to Europe to coach. Thommo has been the most successful coach in the EIHL having won 4 EIHL championships with the Blaze. How do you think Thomo matches up to some of the coaches back in North America in the likes of the ECHL.?
B.J..... Q13. I have nothing but great things to say about Thommo. The guy is a top notch coach that does everything he can to put the best product on the ice to win (his championship speak for themselves). He puts his heart and soul in every practice and game, it didn't matter if we played the last place team or the first he always has a game plan. I have no doubt where ever he goes success will follow. He's a players coach but knows where to draw the line in the player/coach relationship. Also, he's one of the best guys to have a pint with after a long game on bus trip or in the pub!
Here's a few quick fire questions to finish off with.
Q.14... Best chirp you have heard on the ice.?
B.J..... Q14. Player 1 "Hey, your like a grocery stick..." Player 2 "What does that even mean" Player 1 " Your the guy that sits on the bench and separates the forwards and D-men"
Q.15... Who's the best fighter in hockey at present.?
B.J..... Q15.Best fighter: Zenon Konopka (in my opinion) Favorite fighter: (Darren Langdon)
Q.16... What was the best rink to play in in the EIHL / and what was the worst.?
B.J..... Q16. Favorite rink: Skydome Worst rink: Edinburgh (the locker rooms are brutal)
Q.17... What other sporting teams or people do you follow / support . ?
B.J..... Q17. Hockey: Chicago Blackhawks Baseball: Chicago Cubs Football: Aston Villa
Q.18... Do you play any other sports or have any hobbies, if so what are they .?
B.J..... Q18. I still love playing hockey but in the summer golf is my game.
Thanks again Bryan, we enjoyed watching you in the EIHL.
Bryan Jurynec spent his Jnr days in the NAHL before signing up with the Kalamazoo Wings were he became a fan favorite. In North America Bryan fought names like John Scott, Justin Johnson, T.J Reynolds, Benn Olson, Scott Fletcher and many more heavyweights, nearly always giving up height and weight in all his fights.
Bryan joined the EIHL in 2011/12 season, playing for the Coventry Blaze. He lead our league in fights that season, again fighting a lot of tough guys like Colt King, Gui Lepine and Adam Keefe. In his short stay in the UK he was loved by the Blaze fans and was also respected around the league. Bryan played a few games this season for the Blaze when they were plagued with injuries and fought Belfast's Adam Keefe for the 3rd time in the EIHL.
A real heart and soul player on the ice and one who always would be there for a team mate. We caught up with Bryan for this Q&A session and this is how it went.
Q.1... Bryan you played your Junior hockey in the NAHL (North American,Hockey League) Could you tell us a little bit about that Junior league? and did you know back then playing Jnrs that you wanted to be your teams tough guy out on the ice.?
B.J..... Q1, The NAHL back in 01'-04' was considered the second best Jr. league in the US behind the USHL I'm not too sure how the league is now but back then it was a pretty tough league. I was drafted by a team in Michigan (Capital Centre Pride) and when I got to camp at the age of 17 it was a bit overwhelming. I'm obviously not the fastest skater or have the best hands so I thought to myself that a 3rd line grinder role would be the best bet for me making the team. I wish that I had some of the fight tapes from my Jr. days (if anyone out there has any of them send them over to me!) I fought some bigger guys such as Ryan Suter, Geoff Paukovich, Matt Nickerson, George Cantrall and none other then John Scott(NHL enforcer with Buffalo). The quick story behind the Scott fight was that he cross-checked me and broke my nose.... I called him out.... he through 25 upper cuts to my face... both my eyes were closed shut and I went to the hospital. I probably should have reconsidered fighting a guy that is 6'8" 270 LBS, but most know when your in the heat of battle you really don't think, you just act.
Q.2... Bryan you joined Kalamazoo Wings in your 1st Pro season and stayed for three consecutive seasons with them. Whats Kalamazoo like as an Org.?
B.J..... Q2. The Kalamazoo Wings organization is the definition of how a minor pro team should be ran. The organization took really good care of us from ownership right down to the people that worked at the rink. I was fortunate enough to play for a great coach Nick Bootland, his ambition to win and his honesty with his players made him the coach he is today and all the success that has followed him.
Q.3... Your 1st season with the Wings was in the now defunct IHL league in 2008/09. That league only had a handful of teams (6) yet all carried a number of tougher players in the rosters and it made for some good rivalries as the teams played each other so many times over the course of a season. The Wings had some decent team toughness in 08/09 with yourself, Jordin Little, Jason Robinson, Blair Stayzer, Tyer Willis, Mark Nebus all playing that season.
Could you tell us a little about your 1st year Pro season with the Wings and what It was like playing and fighting game in game out that year.?
B.J..... Q3. After playing 4 years at American International College (Atlantic Hockey-Division 1) where everyone had to wear cages and there were maybe 1-3 fights a year throughout college hockey. With that being said going into training camp for the K-Wings I had to figure out my role again to make the team. I hadn't fought in 4 years since Jr's and my skill level isn't going to get me in the top 6 forwards, dropping the gloves gave me the chance to prove myself and I haven't looked back. My first fight was in pre-season was against Justin Nattress, the way I remember it was two young guys going toe to toe doing everything possible to make the team. My first year I didn't have to fight all the heavyweights since we had Robbo, Stayz, Little and Willy which was nice to observe and take in the different styles of fighting each of them had. As you stated we had a team with a handful of seasoned tough guys which was a great learning experience for me and taught me all I know. Guys like Jason Robinson (one of the strongest guys I've played with) and Tyler Willis (pound for pound one of the toughest guys) would work on different techniques with me and let me pick their brains about different fighters in the league. I couldn't of asked for a better place and teammates to start my career.
Q.4... Your 2nd and 3rd season with the Wings was In the ECHL, leading your team in fights both years. You became a fan favorite with the Wings for the way you all ways stuck up for you team mates. Could you tell us a little about your time in the ECHL and what it was like being the go to guy on your team in that league.?
B.J..... Q4. My 2nd and 3rd year in the ECHL with the K-Wings I stepped in the role as the teams main enforcer, The organization making the transition from the IHL to the ECHL only 3 of us from the previous season were on the roster since it's a younger feeder league. I'm not the biggest guy and consider myself a middleweight and this year I had to step up and become my teams heavyweight. I believe I had 14 fights in my 2nd year and if I didn't get injured I would have probably had 20-23 fights and my 3rd year is the time when I fought some true heavyweights such as Benn Olson, T.J. Reynolds, Scott Fletcher, Ryan Schnell and a few others, The fans in Kalamazoo are some of the most loyal fans in US minor league hockey (but the most loyal fans are the fans in Coventry!) and they love to see a fight and there I became a fan favorite for a couple years after Tyler Willis was blessed with this honor for the past 6 years! I had the chance to stay in Kalamazoo for a 4th year (my home away from home) but I figured that I wan't going to be playing too much longer so that's when I made the move to the UK.
Q.5... One of your team mates while you played in the ECHL was agitator Darrly Lloyd who we now know well in the EIHL as being a guy who can stir up trouble on the ice. I'm sure one or two of your ECHL scraps were down to having to come in to aid Lloyd out on occasion's.?
B.J..... Q5, *Laughing to myself* Darryl is an unbelievable player/teammate and an even better person. He is a guy that can make a huge hit or score a big goal... you want him on the ice as much as possible and if I had to step in to make that happen I would drop my gloves for him every time. The one I remember most is while we were playing in Cincinnati, Lloyd made a big hit and Dwayne Zinger came over and had a few words and gave him a cross-check and I stepped in and it was a good fight from there. The Belfast Giants received a good player when they signed Lloyd and I hope he stays there for a couple more years, he brings a lot of intensity to the EIHL and is a exciting player to watch!
Q.6... A lot of former and current EIHL players have played for the Kalamazoo Wings while you were there. Kory Karlander, Darryl Lloyd, Aaron Clarke, Jon Landry, Garrett Zemelak, Jeff Mason, Will Corbert, Ben Simon, Tyler Willis, Dominic Osman, Mark Nebus, Jason Robinson, Blair Stayzer, Martin Ondej, Jereme Tendler ect.
So I'm guessing you heard a little about our league before coming over having played with so many current and former EIHL players, if so what did you know before coming to the EIHL.?
B.J..... Q6. The Kalamazoo Wings should be getting a fee for all the players they've produced for the EIHL! Yes, I talked to a couple of the guys before making my decision to head over to the UK. The biggest influence on me coming over was Ben Simon, I played with him the year before he made the move to Sheffield. At Christmas he e-mailed me and asked if I would consider coming over to play for Sheffield, at that point in the year we had a great group of guys in Kalamazoo and where favored to go far in the playoffs so I decided to stay the rest of the year and make the trip overseas the next season. Benny made a few calls for me and put me in contact with Thommo, from there I mostly talked to Jeff Mason, Jason Robinson and Jereme Tendler. They also had nothing but great things to say about the UK, the EIHL and the Blaze organization.
Q.7... You were signed by the Coventry Blaze in 2011 for the 11/12 EIHL season. What did you think of the Blaze set-up when you arrived.?
B.J..... Q7. When I arrived in the UK after a long journey I didn't know who was picking me up or where I was going, all I knew was that I was in the UK and I was there to play hockey. They had a good set up when I arrived though... nice locker room, equipment was ready, the guys were great and the organization and the fans made me feel at home. I had a bit of jet lag and was sick for the first couple weeks which put me out of most of the short pre-season, but the trainer Nicki Sherlock took good care of me and got me back on the ice.
Q.8... Your 1st season in the UK you lead the EIHL in fights with 13, and you had a career high of 281pims with the Blaze.
Did the EIHL suit your style of play and did you enjoy your season in the UK..?
B.J..... Q8. I love North American style hockey...make a big hit, score a goal and drop your gloves and that's what the EIHL brings and attracts great players from different countries. The EIHL I believe is tougher than the ECHL Like you said I had 13 fights last year and I enjoyed every single one of them. I may have taken a few... well a good amount of beatings from some of the heavyweights but I stood up for my teammates. I hope that I did my job well and the fans throughout the league enjoyed my style of play!
Q.9... Your one of the smaller tough guy about, at 5'11'' & around 200lbs. Whats it like going into fights with guys much taller and heavier than you are, like Justin Johnson, Scott Fletcher, T.Reynolds, Benn Olson, Colt King, Gui Lepine .ect.?
B.J..... Q9. It's hard fighting those heavyweights but I love it! It's a challenge going into every fight trying new things to try and get the edge on your opponent that is bigger than you. I fought Lepine 3-4 times last season and he beat me every time... I tried 3-4 different approaches... I tried to sit back and let him wear out, I tried to get in close on him, I tried to go toe to toe with him and I even tried to rush him but obviously none of them worked! I believe in most my fights I held my own against larger opponents. I'm not afraid to drop the gloves with anyone even if they are bigger and tougher than me. Most of the enforcers have a mutual respect for each other... there's nothing like having a great fight and at the end you give your opponent a pad on the head out of respect.
Q.10... Blaze this season 12/13 put together a real tough team with Benn Olson, Mike Egener, Derek Campbell, Matt Belesky, Adam Henrich all lining up at some stage. I know you also had a brief few games with them this year when you were over in the UK, but would you of liked to have been part of a that team from the start.?
B.J..... Q10. I would have loved to be a part of the12/13 team from the start but I had to move on with my life (my body isn't what it used to be). When I came back over this season and Thommo asked me to step in and play for a couple games it felt like I was there from the start. They have such a great group of guys and the team toughness is one of the toughest I've played with or played against. I've fought Ole 3-4 times in my career and the respect we have for each other when I finally met him I felt like I knew the guy for 10 years! I also previously played against Eggy and Soupy and those guys are some of the hardest players to play against. When you get a NHL'er like Belesky and the addition of Henrich you know your doing something right with your team. I hope Soderstrom keeps the team toughness for the years to come.
Q.11... You have fought quite a few tough guys in your career in North America and some while in the EIHL. Who would you say is the toughest guy you have dropped the gloves with out on the ice.?
B.J..... Q11. I have over 40 pro fights and it's so hard to say who the toughest is. Sometimes your style of fighting matches up well with your opponent even if they are tougher than you. But, a couple of the guys I would say in the EIHL is Lepine and King last season and in the ECHL I would say Ole and Reynolds (heavy punches).
Q.12... Apart from those few games with the Blaze this season you have not been playing hockey at Pro level. So what are you doing with yourself at the minute.? and do you plan on returning to hockey in the near future.?
B.J..... Q12. I fell into a pretty solid job. At the moment I'm selling medical devices (total joint replacement implants) knees, shoulders, hips and ankles mostly. I still play around 3-4 times a week, they have a good league in Chicago with a bunch of ex-pro and college players but I think that's the most competitive hockey I'll be playing unless I get the call up to the Blackhawks.
Q.13... This will be British born coach Paul Thompson's last season in the EIHL with the Blaze, he is heading to Europe to coach. Thommo has been the most successful coach in the EIHL having won 4 EIHL championships with the Blaze. How do you think Thomo matches up to some of the coaches back in North America in the likes of the ECHL.?
B.J..... Q13. I have nothing but great things to say about Thommo. The guy is a top notch coach that does everything he can to put the best product on the ice to win (his championship speak for themselves). He puts his heart and soul in every practice and game, it didn't matter if we played the last place team or the first he always has a game plan. I have no doubt where ever he goes success will follow. He's a players coach but knows where to draw the line in the player/coach relationship. Also, he's one of the best guys to have a pint with after a long game on bus trip or in the pub!
Here's a few quick fire questions to finish off with.
Q.14... Best chirp you have heard on the ice.?
B.J..... Q14. Player 1 "Hey, your like a grocery stick..." Player 2 "What does that even mean" Player 1 " Your the guy that sits on the bench and separates the forwards and D-men"
Q.15... Who's the best fighter in hockey at present.?
B.J..... Q15.Best fighter: Zenon Konopka (in my opinion) Favorite fighter: (Darren Langdon)
Q.16... What was the best rink to play in in the EIHL / and what was the worst.?
B.J..... Q16. Favorite rink: Skydome Worst rink: Edinburgh (the locker rooms are brutal)
Q.17... What other sporting teams or people do you follow / support . ?
B.J..... Q17. Hockey: Chicago Blackhawks Baseball: Chicago Cubs Football: Aston Villa
Q.18... Do you play any other sports or have any hobbies, if so what are they .?
B.J..... Q18. I still love playing hockey but in the summer golf is my game.
Thanks again Bryan, we enjoyed watching you in the EIHL.