Interview -- Joel Laing

Name: Joel Laing
Team: Wheeling Nailers
Position: Goaltender
Favorite Movie: Monty Python's Holy Grail
Hometown: Maryfield, Saskatchewan

The person I would most like to meet is... Bill Gates.

The best advice I have ever been given was: "true character shows when no one is looking" from various sources.

My hockey idol is... Wayne Gretzky... because... he did so much to help fuel the growth of the game.

The biggest influence in my hockey career was... my brother...because... he inspired me to become a goalie.

My greatest hockey memory is... playing two exhibition games in Pittsburgh last year against Colorado and New Jersey.

When I finish playing hockey... I would like to start a career in the financial industry in the U.S..

Two words that best describe me off the ice: normal & easy-going.

My hobbies and leisure activities include... golf.

One of the best days I have ever experienced was... my graduation day from R.P.I..