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.
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.