Tendysetups.com:  When did you start playing goal, Alex?
AB:  I started to play hockey at the age of 5 as a forward and at 8 years old I became a goalie.


Tendysetups.com:  Why did you choose to become a goalie?
AB: At first, I only wanted to try in a little summer league for fun and I loved it so much that I still play this position today.

Tendysetups.com: Which goalie(s) have you looked up to throughout your career?
AB: I always looked up to Martin Brodeur during my career. I love the way he plays and is passion for the game. He had a great and long career. 

Tendysetups.com: What team/level do you currently play?
AB: I play in the QMJHL for the Cape-Breton Screaming Eagles.

Tendysetups.com: What gear do you currently wear?
AB: CCM Extreme Flex 2 gear.

Tendysetups.com: If you had to choose, what is your favourite piece of equipment that you currently own?
AB: I love pads and gloves, but my masks are always a piece of equipment that I love the most.

Tendysetups.com: For those who haven’t seen you play, how would you describe yourself as a goalie? 
AB: I’m a calm goalie with a great glove. My reads are one of my strengths, along with my positioning. 

Tendysetups.com: Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
AB: I’m not really superstitious, but usually before games I tape my sticks, play soccer a little bit and get dress. 

Tendysetups.com: As of right now, what has been the highlight of your hockey career? 
AB: As of right now, the highlight of my career was being drafted by the Minnesota Wild in 2013.

Tendysetups.com: And finally, what type of advice would you give to all the other goalies out there?
AB: Just believe in your dreams and work hard every time. 

Tendysetups.com would like to thank Alexandre Bélanger for this exclusive Q&A interview!
You can Follow Alex on Instagram @Alex_B30 and on Twitter @30_Belly.

TS: When did you start playing goal?

 TB: I was 8 years old.

TS: Why did you choose to become a goalie?

 TB:When I played we won the games and my dad told me I should be a goalie.

TS:Which goalie(s) have you looked up to throughout your career?

 TB: Carey Price

 TS: What team/level do you currently play?

 TB: Regina Pats- WHL

TS: What gear do you currently wear?

 TB: CCM EFlex 2 pro pads, glove, blocker

TS: If you had to choose, what is your favourite piece of equipment that you currently own?

 TB: Always loved my gloves.

TS: For those who haven’t seen you play, how would you describe yourself as a goalie?

 TB: Said to play like Holtby

TS: Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?

 TB:If you don’t are you even a goalie?

TS:As of right now, what has been the highlight of your hockey career?

 TB:Winning the provincial title with the Winnipeg Wild in 2014

TS: And finally, what type of advice would you give to all the other goalies out there?

 TB: Always play your style and to your abilities. Continue to strive to be better and improve on both weaknesses and strengths. Stretch!

Thanks for the Q&A, Tyler! You can follow Tyler Brown on Instragram @TylerBrown31.

TS: When did you start playing goal?


 JB: I started playing goalie my second year of travel hockey, 11 years old.

TS: Which goalie(s) have you looked up to throughout your career?

 JB: A goalie I have admired growing up (besides my dad) would be Pekka Rinne.

TS: What team/level do you currently play?

 JB: I play for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

TS: What gear do you currently wear?

 JB: I wear Vaughn V6 2200 pads, gloves and chest protector. Bauer (concept) helmet, Bauer skates and stick.

TS: If you had to choose, what is your favourite piece of equipment that you currently own?

 JB: My favorite would have to be my (Bauer) helmet, thing is nails.

TS: For those who haven’t seen you play, how would you describe yourself as a goalie? 

 JB: For those who have not seen my play, I'm not the most technically sound goalie, I make my save selection based on how I read the play which makes me fall into a butterfly/hybrid style.

TS: Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?

 JB: Before games I get the same thing at Tim Hortons before I get to the rink, two bagels and an iced capp.

TS: As of right now, what has been the highlight of your hockey career? 

 JB: My most memorable highlight in my hockey career would be winning the USA Hockey National Championship with my team last year at Shattuck St. Mary's.

TS: This past year you attended the New Jersey Devils rookie camp, what was that experience like for you?

 JB: Rookie camp was an amazing opportunity to see how good some of the players from the CHL and college levels are before I started my season this year. I learned a lot that week at camp. It was an amazing experience. 

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for Tendysetups.com, Jeremy!
You can Follow Jeremy Brodeur on Instagram and Twitter @Jbrodeur30.