NICKNAME: Vally
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6?/2; 205 lbs.
HOMETOWN: Welland, ONT
BIRTHDAY: August 20, 1977
MARITAL STATUS: single
FAVORITES
FOOD: Salmon and rice
MOVIE: Shawshank Redemption
BOOK: The Cricilids
MUSIC: everything
Car: Dodge Durango Sports Utility
FAVORITE NHL GOALIE: Patrick Roy
NHL GOALIE WHOSE STYLE IS CLOSEST TO YOURS: Patrick Roy
AGE WHEN YOU STARTED GOALTENDING: 10
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: My parents
SUPERSTITION AND/OR GAME DAY RITUAL: 20 minute cold tub full with ice; watch previous games, juggle
WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU: I still have all my teeth.
WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU: Maybe that I'm the biggest goalie in any professional hockey league.
ADVICE THAT YOU WOULD GIVE TO A KID WANTING TO BE A GOALIE: Be responsible for the goals you let in, good or bad, never blame others. Be a team player and always work hard and have fun!
ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE: Just a little quote for the young goalies: "The outcome is out of your control, but your performance is very much within it."
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