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Practice of a Lifetime

Luke Schenn of the Toronto Maple Leafs made a dream come true recently when he ran a practice for Owen Clarke and his teammates.

Clarke won the prize of having Schenn come to his team's practice by entering into the "Practice of a Lifetime" sweepstakes through Bauer Hockey and Play It Again Sports. Check out the video below to see how the practice went and what advice Luke had to offer the players. Enjoy.

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Seguin Q & A

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Tyler Seguin of the Boston Bruins. Seguin, drafted 2nd overall in this year's draft, led all scorers in the Ontario Hockey League, registering 48 goals and 58 assists for 106 points in 63 games for the Plymouth Whalers.

What is your favorite meal?

Steak

What is your favorite dessert?

Cheesecake

What is your nickname?

Segs

What kind of car do you drive?

Jeep

Favorite band/artist?

Theory of a Deadman

What is your favorite movie?

Miracle

Favorite TV Show?

Friends

Favorite off ice activity?

Fishing

Best vacation spot?

Bahamas

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

Prada sunglasses

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

How to properly tie a tie

Last song you downloaded to iPod?

"No Love" by Eminem

Favorite cartoon character?

Homer Simpson

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Add 10 minutes to my alarm clock and go back to bed.

What could you eat everyday?

Cereal

Favorite cereal?

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

Playing Major League Lacrosse

Ultimate Red Carpet Date?

Megan Fox

Video game you spend the most time playing?

Call of Duty

How often do you go on Youtube?

Rarely

Twitter is...?

Boring.

Facebook?

Popular.

Favorite Halloween costume as a kid?

Power Rangers

Favorite Halloween candy?

Mars Bars

Number of txt's you send in a month?

Way too many.

If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called?

Busy

If you could win any award it would be what?

Just a Stanley Cup.

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Dunkin Donuts

Size of the biggest TV in your house?

Not big.

Need to get a new what?

Watch

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Have a protein shake.

Don't mess with me when I'm...?

Hungry

Number of pairs of sneakers you own?

Three

What are you superstitious about?

My sticks.

Celebrity you can't get enough of?

Jessica Alba

Best song for karaoke?

The Chicken Dance

Worst vacation spot?

Canada

Best road town in the NHL?

I wouldn't know yet.

Room Service you always order?

Breakfast

Favorite restaurant?

Boston Pizza

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Kessel Q & A

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his first year with the Leafs, Kessel lead the team in scoring with 30 goals and 55 points. This year Phil will be looking to help end Toronto's playoff drought and lead the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

What is your favorite meal?

Steak and Beef Stew

What is your favorite dessert?

Ice Cream

What is your nickname?

Kess

What kind of car do you drive?

Cadillac Escalade

What is your favorite movie?

Boondock Saints and Rounders

Favorite TV Show?

Friends

Favorite off ice activity?

Fishing, golf and poker

Best vacation spot?

Las Vegas

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

A new car.

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

Dance

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Eat breakfast

Favorite cereal?

Fruit Loops

What could you eat everyday?

Ice Cream

Singer/band you would like to be a roadie for?

Kenny Chesney

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

A golfer

Video game you spend the most time playing?

Splinter Cell

Number of txt's you send in a month?

500

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Starbucks

Size of the biggest TV in your house?

60"

Need to get a new what?

Need a new car

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Watch TV.

How many pairs of sneakers do you own?

20

Don't mess with me when I'm...?

Mad

Best road town in the NHL?

Los Angeles

Room Service you always order?

Ice Cream

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Lundqvist Q & A

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist was once again a workhorse between the pipes for the Rangers as he started 72 games last season. By winning 35 games last year he became the only goalie in NHL history to post 30-or-more wins in each of his first five seasons, and the first Rangers goaltender in team history to post five straight 30-win seasons.

What is your favorite meal?

Right now I love the BBQ pork ribs at Houston's in NY City.

What is your favorite dessert?

"The Deal Closer" at Standard Grill in NY. Chocolate Mousse, ice cream and a brownie on the bottom.

What is your nickname?

Lundy or Hank and in Sweden it's "Henke eller lunkan".

What kind of car do you drive?

Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati GT and a Lamborghini Gallardo

Favorite band/artist?

Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Foo Fighters are some of my favorite bands.

What is your favorite movie?

Gladiator

Favorite TV Show?

House or Dexter

Favorite off ice activity?

Playing guitar

Best vacation spot?

Had a great time in Mexico.

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

A new car, a Hummer.

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

Sing

Last song you downloaded to iPod?

I always let our strength coach in NY or my girlfriend put music on my iPod. Never really download music.

Favorite cartoon character?

Peter Griffin from The Family Guy

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Drink water, I always wake up thirsty.

What could you eat everyday?

Chocolate

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

Back in Gothenburg, Sweden playing hockey for Frolunda.

Ultimate Red Carpet Date?

My girlfriend.

Video game you spend the most time playing?

I don't play video games

Who should play you on the big screen?

Christian Bale

How often do you go on Youtube?

Only to watch the best of Will Ferrell.

Twitter is...?

Not for me.

Facebook?

Not for me either.

Need to sell what on EBay?

A bunch of old jackets.

Number of txt's you send in a month?

No clue, 600-900 maybe?

If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called?

A Stressful Life...just kidding

If you could win any award it would be what?

Vezina Trophy

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Starbucks

Size of the biggest TV in your house?

Movie screen, might be 80", not sure.

Need to get a new what?

Set of golf clubs.

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Set the alarm for the morning.

Don't mess with me when I'm...?

Getting ready for a game.

What best describes your personality?

Focused, but a little lazy.

What are you superstitious about?

How I prepare for a game.

Best song for karaoke?

I never sing karaoke.

Worst vacation spot?

Been lucky so far, no bad ones yet.

Best road town in the NHL?

LA and Chicago

Room Service you always order?

Club Sandwich

Favorite restaurant?

Can't pick one right now...just so many.

Who do people say you look like?

My twin brother, Joel.

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Stamkos Q & A

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos. Stamkos had an unbelievable sophomore season for Tampa as he finished tied for the league lead in goals with 51. He also set career highs in assists (44) and points (95).

What is your favorite meal?

Steak and Lobster

What is your favorite dessert?

DQ Blizzard

What is your nickname?

Stammer or Hammer

What kind of car do you drive?

Mercedes-Benz

What is your favorite movie?

Remember The Titans

Favorite TV Show?

Two and a Half Men

Favorite off ice activity?

Golf and Baseball

Best vacation spot?

Mexico

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

Car

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

Sing

Favorite Cereal?

Frosted Flakes

Favorite cartoon character?

Stewie from The Family Guy

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Open my eyes

What could you eat everyday?

Ketchup Potato Chips

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

Playing Major League Baseball

Ultimate Red Carpet Date?

Hayden Panettiere

Video game you spend the most time playing?

Modern Warfare

How often do you go on Youtube?

Alot

Need to sell what on EBay?

My 50th goal puck

Number of txt's you send in a month?

I send more BlackBerry Messages

Favorite Halloween Candy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

If you were in a reality TV show what would it be called?

Hammer Time

If you could win any award it would be what?

Conn Smyth Trophy

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Starbucks

Size of the biggest TV in your house?

62"

Need to get a new what?

House

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Brush my teeth

Celebrity you can't get enough of?

Megan Fox

Don't mess with me when I'm...?

Tired

What word best describes your personality?

Fun

What are you superstitious about?

My routine

Best road town in the NHL?

Montreal

Room Service you always order?

Ice Cream

Favorite restaurant?

Flemmings

Who do people say you look like?

Wayne Gretzky

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Jack Johnson Q & A

Next up for the Bauer Athlete Q & A is Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson. Johnson, who also played for the U.S. Olympic team this past year, had a career high 8 goals and 28 assists for 36 points and helped lead the Kings back to playoffs for the first time since 2001.

What is your favorite meal?

Lamb Chops

What is your favorite dessert?

Cheesecake

What is your nickname?

JJ

Favorite music artist?

Toby Keith

What kind of car do you drive?

BMW

What is your favorite movie?

Gladiator

Favorite off ice activity?

Relaxing

Best vacation spot?

Las Vegas

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

Car for my Mom and Dad

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

Dance

Last song you downloaded on your iPod?

"Run This Town" by Jay-Z

Favorite Cereal?

Raisin Bran

Favorite cartoon character?

Popeye

My mind shuts off when people talk about...

Golf

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Brush my teeth

What could you eat everyday?

Ice Cream

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

In the military.

Ultimate Red Carpet Date?

Kate Beckinsale

Video game you spend the most time playing?

NHL '94

Twitter is...?

Ridiculous

Facebook is...?

Trouble

Number of txt's you send in a month?

1,000

Favorite Halloween Candy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Favorite Holloween costume as a kid?

Superman

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Starbucks

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Watch TV

Celebrity you can't get enough of?

Kate Beckinsale

Celebrity you can't stand?

Ross the Intern

Best song for karaoke?

Living On A Prayer

Don't mess with me when I'm...?

Hungry

What are you superstitious about?

Not being superstitious.

Worst vacation spot ever?

Russia

Best road town in the NHL?

New York City

Childhood crush?

Cameron Diaz

Room Service you always order?

Cheesecake

Favorite restaurant?

Qdoba

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Ryan Kesler Q & A

During the 2010 Bauer Athlete Summit we sat down with the athletes and asked them some non-sports related questions to get their thoughts on some other topics other than hockey. First up is Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler. Kesler, who played for the U.S. Olympic team this past year, is coming off his best NHL season with 75 points, including 25 goals.

What is your favorite meal?

Chicken Parm

What is your favorite dessert?

Cheesecake

What is your nickname?

Bull

Who is your favorite band?

Nickleback

What kind of car do you drive?

Lincoln Navigator

What is your favorite movie?

Law Abiding Citizen

Favorite TV show?

King of Queens

Favorite off ice activity?

Wake surfing

Best vacation spot?

Fiji

First big purchase you made after signing your NHL contract?

Hummer Truck

One thing you wish you knew how to do?

Breakdance

Last song you downloaded on your iPod?

"Teach Me How To" by Dougie

Favorite Cereal?

Special K

Favorite cartoon character?

Fred Flintstone

My mind shuts off when people talk about...

Politics

First thing I do when I wake up in the morning...

Brush my teeth

What could you eat everyday?

Ice Cream

Singer/Band you'd like to be a roadie for?

Lil' Wayne

If you weren't in the NHL, you'd be...

An engineer

Ultimate Red Carpet Date?

Megan Fox

Video game you spend the most time playing?

Call of Duty 4

Favorite Halloween Candy?

Snickers

If you could win any award, what would it be?

Selke Trophy

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?

Starbucks

Last thing you do at night before going to bed?

Read

Celebrity you can't get enough of?

Megan Fox

Best song for karaoke?

Sweet Home Alabama

Worst vacation spot ever?

Edmonton

Best road town in the NHL?

Chicago

Childhood crush?

Winnie Cooper from "The Wonder Years"

Room Service you always order?

Chicken Fingers

People say you look like who?

Andy Roddick

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