Titan Prospect Q and A with Max Sheppard
By: K. Bryannah James/Communications Coordinator
Max Sheppard
Defense for Stanstead College M18 D1 / CSSHLE U17
Drafted 225th by Bathurst
Q: What is your favourite pre-game meal?
A: My favourite pre-game [meal] is Chicken Alfedo.
Q: Which is your favourite NHL team? Tell us how you came to love that team.
A: My Favourite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers. Growing up my Dad was always an Oilers fan which made me want to cheer for them as well.
Q: Who is your favourite hockey player & why?
A: My favourite hockey player is Miro Heiskanen. He has a high IQ and skating abilities, which is why I try and model my game from his.
Q: What type of music do you listen to?
A: I like to listen to Country Music.
Q: Who is your favourite musician/artist?
A: My Favourite Artist is Morgan Wallen.
Q: What are some of your pre-game rituals?
A: Before each game I tape my stick and listen to music.
Q: What is it you love about the game of hockey?
A: I love the intensity of the game, the competitiveness, and the constant hard work needed to be successful.
Q: What is your favourite hockey memory and why?
A: My favourite hockey memory so far is sitting in my dorm with my friends when I was drafted by the Titan!
Q: What style of hockey do you play?
A: I play a fast paced and consistent game that includes both great offensive and defensive plays.
Q: As a hockey player, what do you think you’ll bring to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan team?
A: I think I will bring a positive attitude, great work ethic, speed and coachability to the Titan team.
Q: What got you into the game?
A: I loved being on skates at a very young age, and fell in love with the game through minor hockey.
Q: Do you play video games? What is your favourite?
A: I don’t typically play video games, but if I do, I’ll play Fortnite with teammates.
Q: What is your favourite television show/series?
A: My favourite television series is Prison Break.
Q: What is your favourite movie?
A: My favourite movie is Miracle.
Q: Do you have any superstitions on game days? If so, how did that start?
A: No superstitions yet!!!
Q: Do you have any other hobbies outside of hockey and if yes, what would they be?
A: Outside of hockey I play golf, soccer, and rugby.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your hometown and your minor hockey experience.
A: I grew up in a neighborhood called Southlands, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It’s a small community, so I had a lot of close friends and family around. We all played with the Mount Pearl Blades Minor Hockey Association, where we had a lot of opportunity to play hockey across our province and also compete in Atlantic Canada.
