Matt Cumming
Name: Matt Cumming
Position: Defence
Hometown: Kamloops, BC
Nickname: None that I’ll admit to…
Do you have any pets back home? Sadie the Bassett Hound
t h e n a n d n o w
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Favourite FOOD as a Kid: |
Favourite FOOD now: |
| Steak | Steak |
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Favourite BOOK as a Kid: |
Favourite BOOK now: |
| “Franklin The Turtle” series by Paulette Bourgeois | “Searching for Bobby Orr” by Stephen Brunt |
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Favourite MOVIE as a Kid: |
Favourite MOVIE now: |
| “Old Yeller” | “3:10 to Yuma” |
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Favourite SUPERHERO/CARTOON CHARACTER as a Kid: |
Favourite SUPERHERO/CARTOON CHARACTER now: |
| Elmer Fudd | Peter Griffin (“Family Guy”) |
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Favourite NHL PLAYER as a Kid: |
Favourite NHL PLAYER now: |
| Scott Stevens | Kris Russell |
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Favourite NHL TEAM as a Kid: Pittsburg Penguins |
Favourite NHL TEAM now: Detroit Red Wings |
o d d s a n d e n d s
Favourite song to shoot pucks to:
Anything by the Tragically Hip
Best way to pass time on the bus:
Listen to music or sleep
Do you have any superstitions?
No…
What’s your hidden (non hockey-related) talent that we don’t know about?
Hmmm, have to think about that one, Rowdy Cat…
What would be your dream car/truck?
Jeep
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand or Australia
h o c k e y , e t c .
What’s the best hockey advice anyone ever gave you, and who was it from?
“Keep your head up!” – My Dad
What advice would you give to kids who want to play in the WHL?
Work your hardest – love hockey
If you couldn’t play hockey, what sport would you be playing?
Surfing
What sport do you “suck” at?
Golf
Besides a “hockey player”, what do you think would be a cool job to have?
Personal Trainer / Athletic Therapist
What has been your best hockey memory so far?
Making it to the WHL
w h a t t h e . . . ?
Which is your favourite sports program?
- CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada”
- TSN’s “SPORTSCENTRE”
- Sportsnet’s “Sportsnet Connected”
- PGTV’s “Cougar View”
Who has a better chance of surviving a typical Canadian winter?
- A Thunderbird
- A “Giant” (is there even such a thing?..)
- A Bronco
- A Cougar
What is your preferred winter footwear?
- Boots
- Runners (or “tennis shoes” for our American players…)
- Crocs
- Flip flops
If the team bus driver, Ralph suddenly fell ill, who would you want to take over behind the wheel of the bus?
- Coach Drew
- Assistant Coach Wade
- Team Trainer Chris
- Rowdy Cat
If the coach told you that you couldn’t play tonight, but they needed you to fill in at another job at the rink, which job would you choose?
- Broadcaster
- Music Guy
- Popcorn Vendor
- Zamboni Driver
