Sunday, 4 December 2011

Mike Mellings Interview with #20 Mike Sandor

Roving Reporter Mike Mellings for the Grizz Roar, caught up with Mike Sandor of the Victoria Grizzlies. The 6”0’ 175lbs 19 year old forward from North Vancouver has 2 goals, 5 assists and 10 PIM in 25 games with the Grizzlies this year.

GR: What’s your favorite road arena?
MS: Langley has a really nice new arena with a good ice surface.

GR: Who’s your road roommate?
MS: It’s usually Cameron Lawson and CJ Lillies

GR: Who’s the biggest prankster on the team?
MS: Woodyatt and Pernerowski

GR: What’s your favorite professional team?
MS: Definitely the Canucks

GR Who’s your favorite NHL player?
MS: Ryan Kesler

GR: Which former or current NHL player do you try and model your game after?
MS: Ryan Kesler for his defense first approach.

GR: What’s been the favorite hockey moment of your career so far?
MS: Making the Grizzlies and playing in the BCHL for the first time.

GR: What are your plans if pro hockey doesn’t work out?
MS: I’ll go back to school and get into business

GR: What’s your pre-game meal?
MS: My uncle’s chicken parmesan

GR: What do you feel is the biggest strength of your game?
MS: My vision and playmaking

GR: Do you have any superstitions?
MS: I try and stay away from them so I don’t get to wrapped up with them in my head.

GR: What age were you when you first started skating and playing hockey?
MS: I started playing hockey when I was ten years old.




GR: Who has the best and worst Movember mustache on the Grizzlies?

MS: The best is Jamie Tucker and the worst is Dante Godinho.

GR: What’s the best piece of advice you would give a young player?
MS: Always remember that hard work is the most important thing, talent will only take you so far.

GR: What’s your favorite movie?
MS: Miracle


GR: Who’s your favorite musician/band?
MS: Tim McGraw


GR: Who has had the most influence on your hockey career so far?
MS: Definitely my dad


GR: As a former professional player himself, what has Coach Len Barrie taught you?
MS: I’ve learned a lot, he knows every aspect of the game and he knows how to win.






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