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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Tyler Seguin: All Access
Bauer Hockey went behind the scenes with Tyler Seguin at the 2010 NHL Draft to see what it was like to be a top NHL prospect.
Check out the video below to see Tyler's busy day, which included signing his deal with Bauer. Click here to see Tyler's reaction to being drafted by the Boston Bruins or you can see the other video in the Bauer Video Library. Enjoy!
TOP NHL PROSPECT TYLER SEGUIN JOINS BAUER HOCKEY FAMILY
TORONTO – June 22, 2010 – Bauer Hockey, Inc. today announced that top NHL Prospect Tyler Seguin has joined its roster of athletes, becoming the latest in a long line of top young standouts to align with the world's leading designer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Seguin will exclusively wear Bauer equipment on ice during the 2010-2011 NHL season and will work closely with Bauer's product development team to provide insight and feedback into future product direction.
Ranked as the top North American Skater by NHL Central Scouting, the 6-1, 180-pound center is expected to be one of the first two players selected in Friday's NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles.
"When you think of hockey, you think of Bauer and it's exciting to be part of the Bauer Hockey family," Seguin said. "To be included alongside some of the great players that are part of the Bauer roster is unbelievable. I'm really looking forward to working with the entire Bauer team in the future."
This season, Seguin led all scorers in the Ontario Hockey League, registering 48 goals and 58 assists for 106 points in 63 games for the Plymouth Whalers. In addition to tying for the CHL scoring title, Seguin took home the Red Tilson Trophy as the most outstanding players in the OHL and was the recipient of the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award given annually to the top eligible prospect for the NHL Entry Draft.
"Tyler is obviously one of the top young players in the world, but more importantly, he is a player that embodies everything that has made Bauer the No.1 brand in hockey," said Kevin Davis, President and CEO, Bauer Hockey. "He's a hard working player who has demonstrated a dedication and commitment to the sport. We are excited to stand alongside Tyler as he embarks on what promises to be an outstanding professional career."
Seguin, who will be featured in Bauer Hockey's global marketing efforts, joins other elite players on Bauer's roster including Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, Nic Backstrom, Mike Richards, Henrik Lundquist, Eric Staal and Jordan Staal, to name just a few.
Niedermayer Retires
Bauer Hockey would like congratulate Scott Niedermayer on an amazing hockey career and on his recent retirement.
Niedermayer decided to hang up the skates on Tuesday after 18 NHL seasons and will go down in history as one of the best defenseman to ever play the game.
A winner wherever he played, Niedermayer is the only hockey player in the world to win the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, the World Championship, World Junior Championship, the World Cup and the Memorial Cup.
"I could not have dreamed of such an amazing journey," Niedermayer said. "I wouldn't have believed it if someone told me this is going to be your career. I've been very lucky."
Forever known for his strong and smooth skating stride, Niedermayer ends his career with 4 Stanley Cups to his name, along with a Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman. Bauer is proud to have been a part of Niedermayer's career and wishes him all the best with his retirement.
