Faces Magazine July/August 2018

INTERVIEW

KEVIN HART COMES TO THE CAPITAL

INTERVIEW

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46 Don Cherry

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Canada’s iconic and controversial Coach’s Corner co-host shares his thoughts on the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson, his own career, and much more.

16 Kevin Hart

Now is your chance to see Kevin Hart live in the Capital. His Irresponsible tour makes a stop at the Canadian Tire Centre on July 20th. He speaks on the tour, his recent films and Lionsgate partnership, and his deepest ambitions.

26 Catherine McKenna

Canada’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change speaks on her Women Leaders Kicking it on Climate Change Summit, her Running Like a Girl Campaign, and what’s to come for the climate file.

34 Joe Avati

On the Canadian leg of his tour, Joe Avati stops in Ottawa to deliver his world-renowned English/ Italian stand-up.

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Contributors Joshua Chartrand Kimberley Brooks Jordan Palleck Alex Feeney Courtney Killingsworth Sarah Kelly Audrey Hodgins Molly Burke Ally Card Jan Janssen Julia Solimine

Contributing Photographers Mathieu Brunet Marc Brigden Pheonix Toomath Chris Hofley Andre Ringuette Jana Chytilova Tom Szcezerbowski Jim McIsaac Phillip MacCallum

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OTTAWA

WHERE TO GO IN

JULY

RBC BLUESFEST LEBRETON FLATS, JULY 5TH - 15TH Ottawa’s most anticipated summer music festival in the heart of the city.

DON’T MISS THESE PERFORMANCES: BRYAN ADAMS July 5th @ 9:00 CHROMEO July 7th @ 7:45 SHAWN MENDES July 7th @ 9:30 BLUE RODEO July 12th @ 9:30

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Parliament Hill, July 9th September 3rd This multi-media show lights up Parliament

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Hill every night this summer with a display of sound, light, history and more! The perfect way to end a day in the Capital.

RAE SREMMURD July 14th @ 8:30 THREE DAYS GRACE July 15th @ 8:00 RISE AGAINST July 15th @ 9:00

HOPE VOLLEYBALL SUMMERFEST Mooney’s Bay, July 14th Ottawa’s largest volleyball tournament turned beach party is back for another year at Mooney’s Bay. Put in a team to play, or come for the concert lineup. Either way, enjoy a day under the sun for charity!

THE 5K FOAM FEST Commando Paintball July 18th You are guaranteed to be foamy, muddy and wet by the end of the 5K Foam Fest. This running event features 22 of the world’s best obstacles and comes to Ottawa for one day only this month.

BOOCHFEST, OTTAWA’S KOMBUCHA FESTIVAL Horticulture Building, July 22nd Calling all Kombucha junkies, this festival includes a homemade booch competition, free samples, local food, cool music, a giant indoor picnic and kombucha workshops.

CANADIAN CAPITAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW Nepean, July 28th Spend the day viewing the best classic cars in the city at Ottawa’s first ever annual car show of its kind. A $500 cash prize is awarded to the best of show!

KEVIN HART IRRESPONSIBLE TOUR Canadian Tire Centre, July 20th

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Free of admission and full of street performers from all over the world, make sure to head over to Sparks Street for lively performances by clowns, jugglers, acrobats and magicians all weekend.

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MODERN BOTANICAL DINNER PARTY National Arts Centre, August 8th Enjoy summer cuisine in full bloom with this plant-inspired dinner party where Chef Kenton Leier will be presenting a four-course meal using seasonal, vibrant and delicious ingredients paired with unique cocktails and live soulful music.

OTTAWA GREEK FEST 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, August 9th - 19th Can you say souvlaki and tzatziki ten

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times fast? If so, come out and enjoy mouthwatering Greek food, live Greek music, and traditional dances at this eleven day long festival! With different performances happening every day and booths offering free language lessons, Greek Fest is something you can’t miss.

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Graffiti – Breakdancing – Dj’s – MC’s. This annual local event, which happens under the Dunbar bridge, is hosted at one of the cities only legal graffiti art walls. This event brings artists of all urban expressions together to share their craft and collaborate with one another.

CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL Various Locations, August 25th 26th Come celebrate pride in the Nation’s Capital. The festival features a pride parade, over 50 free community events, performers, a beer garden and more.

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Morris Ogbowu

Ottawa’s Afropunk Artist Morris is an emerging artist in a culturally diverse form of hip hop that fuses African folk with classic hip hop. He recently released his debut album, “This That Mo” in February. This earned him a spot in Bluesfest’s 2018 lineup, and he’ll be performing July 6th on the Blacksheep stage along with Kodie Shane and Brockhampton.

Karema Batotele Miss Canada, Supranational

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She has now represented Canada in Poland and Slovak Republic for one of the biggest beauty competitions in the world. Karema will soon participate in Miss Grand Canada, a national beauty pageant held in the heart of Calgary. The winner will represent Canada in an international beauty pageant.

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KEVIN HART

Brings Comedy to the Capital

It’s been another very big year in the life of movie star/ comedian/media mogul/producer Kevin Hart. The star of Central Intelligence and the recent Jumanji is fast on his way to becoming one of the biggest mogul/ performers in Hollywood. Not only does he have seven film projects currently in the pipeline, Hart has launched himself into the studio arena with the launch of his “Laugh Out Loud” comedy streaming service in collaboration with Lionsgate, the highly successful Hollywood major that distributed his comedy film, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain in 2013 that grossed $32 million and revived the moribund comedy concert film genre.

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The Hart-Lionsgate partnership has since gone on to produce four television series, a social adventure game, and now Laugh Out Loud. The video streaming service has proved to be a major success and will soon crack the 1 million mark in active users. “(Lionsgate) told me: “This is about building a business with you at the center,” Hart said. “When I heard that they would fund it and I would have full control and 50% ownership, there was no way I was walking away from that. When we got (into) it, I hit the ground running, and I’ve never looked back since.”

The same can be said for his booming film career that has seen him become one of the most bankable comic/actors in the business. Having first worked with Dwayne The Rock Johnson on the 2016 smash hit Central Intelligence, Hart and The Rock re-teamed for last year’s Jumanji which went on to beat all expectations and gross just under $1 billion at the worldwide box office.

For an individual who first made their mark, however, in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy, the stage is never far away from Hart’s designs despite his continuing silver screen success. In 2015, Hart packed out venues around the globe on his world-spanning What Now? Tour. It was the first time that the movie star and media mogul’s reach as a comedian was thrown into full effect and saw the diminutive funnyman making a hugely successful foray into Canada with a string of nine performances.

And this coming year, Hart’s making his return having laid down an emphatic “I love Canada damn it” on Twitter in response to fans clamouring for more.

The Irresponsible Tour will head to Ottawa on 20th July – show-casing a supercharged Hart full of recent Hollywood accolades and, perhaps most importantly, a newfound frisson of humility.

Though the past year has elevated his superstar status to hitherto unscaled heights, Hart’s fame brought with it a dark side too. He was the subject of an extortion attempt carried out by a woman and a supposed friend, Jonathan Jackson, who had threatened to release a video of Hart together with that woman to celebrity newsites unless Hart paid them $10 million.

Last September, Hart apologised to his wife (the pregnant with his son, Kenzo, born in November) and kids over an affair in a widely-reported Instagram post, admitting that it was a “bad error in judgment.”

The occasional hazards of a high-profile life aside, Hart’s sure to be coming out fighting when he hits the stage at the Canadian Tire Centre in July. How he finds the time to keep up a world tour alongside multiple new film projects – including the hotly-awaited Jumanji 2 – is anyone’s guess. But Irresponsible is sure to be another stepping stone on the road to media moguldom.

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Your work ethic rivals that of anyone in Hollywood. Where does that energy and drive come from?

It comes from my mother. She gave me a great piece of advice after I lost a swim meet as a kid. She told me, “You can be great or you can not be great....I’ve never forgotten those words.

My mom did such an amazing job in making me understand how great of a man I could be if I chose to be one. She never let me start something without finishing it.

When you have that around you 24/7, there’s no room for error, you know? And my mom, rest in peace, isn’t here anymore, but that spirit is with me on a day-to-day basis.

You know, I got lucky.

I am 110 percent so secure in who I am, in what I have to offer and my self-worth...It comes from my mom.

You had to deal with a lot of adversity earlier in your career before things finally took off for you?

It hasn’t been a perfect journey, but I wouldn’t change the journey I’ve taken for the world. I love every rock and bump that I’ve hit along the way and I’m sure I’ve got a couple more coming. But they all build character.

You’ve credited your beloved mother with being a major influence on your path to success. Did you already sense as a young man in high school that you were going to make something of your life?

My high school years were great years. I was a popular kid.

I was a really cool guy. I wasn’t the best student, but I was a people person. I was a person that got along with any and everybody.

That’s what made high school special for me. There was no segregation between the athletes and the non-athletes or the people who studied and the people who played hooky — I was around them all. And it kept me out of trouble and I didn’t get in fights. The funny guy doesn’t get in fights; the funny guy stops the fights and makes people laugh....It kind of started from there.

How did you and Dwayne Johnson first think about working together in the movies with Central Intelligence and now again with Jumanji?

Dwayne and I have admired each other from afar for quite some time and, you know, we both love the work ethic that we see in each other’s careers. So we talked, we had conversations about doing something together, and Central Intelligence came up.

And we read the script, we liked the script and we said, you know, let’s work on it. Let’s make it to where it’s something that can be a little different.... Our relationship grew very fast from there and it was exciting to be able to work together again (on Jumanji).

What was the idea about doing a Jumanji remake that had once starred the late great Robin Williams?

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“I am 110 percent so secure in who I am, in what I have to offer and my self-worth...it comes from my mom.”

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We got to do a movie that already had a big following, people loved it and it had such an amazing actor in the first one, Robin Williams and we wanted to make sure that we paid homage to the late, great Robin Williams.

Where do you get your humour from? Was it something that just came naturally to you?

That’s a good question because my mom wasn’t funny.

I never like gut-laughed at my mom, you know. My dad is not funny on purpose, and he’s very crude. ... I think it was just my surroundings. It was laughing and smiling at what some people would look at as negative — finding humor in it.

Somehow I got the ability to find a positive in any negative and that’s a quality that I’m so blessed and fortunate to have. Because I don’t care how bad the situation — and there has been bad situations — I find a positive in it.

You’ve also launched your own comedy streaming network, Laugh Out Loud. How important is that to you?

We want to give people one destination for comedy instead of searching all over the Internet. My goal is to make the world laugh. I want this to be a representation of comedy from all new talent whomever you are, wherever you come from. This is an artist friendly network. I’ve been given this platform, and I’m saying come share in it. There aren’t a lot of opportunities out there. People know how hard you have to work to get that one opportunity. I’m saying here it is.

You’re relentlessly ambitious. What’s your philosophy when it comes to your wanting to be a major Hollywood mogul?

HART: You have to have the mentality of wanting to do everything and not setting limits on yourself. I’m always working on something whether it’s a movie, a business venture like I have with Nike, or my stand-up routine for the next tour. That’s the way I need to do it. I’m very organised and systematic when it comes to how I structure things and I’ve found that that’s the best way to get things done and achieve as much as I can. I never stop.

Despite all your success of late, this hasn’t been the easiest of years for you?

HART: I had some bumps in the road but the good thing is you take steps backwards to take great steps forwards so now, I recovered from some not nice times...I’m doing good and I’m doing better — I’m a good guy. @KevinHart4real

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Catherine McKENNA CANADA’S MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT IS KICKING IT ON CLIMATE

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atherine McKenna was elected as the first female Member of Parliament in 2015 and has made it her mission to inspire and better the lives of Canadians across the country. She has since started the Running Like a Girl campaign in order to encourage all people, especially young girls and women, to follow their ambitions and persevere through everyday challenges.

Before becoming a Member of Parliament, McKenna made an impact by co-founding Canadian Lawyers Abroad, a charitable organization that aims to help Canadians make a difference in the world. It was shortly after starting the organization that she decided to run for politics.

Since taking her position as MP, McKenna has been appointed Minister of Environment and Climate Change. She has been diligent in advocating the importance of climate change awareness and fighting to change the way Canadians live. She recently hosted the Women Leaders Kicking It On Climate Summit, which brought together climate leaders across various industries to discuss solutions to advance the Paris Agreement. Minister McKenna is passionate about the promising advances that we’ve made in the name of improving the environmental quality of Canadians, including a national climate plan, the second phase of our Light Rail Transit, and investments into energy efficient social housing. McKenna feels that empowering women on these issues will play a key role in our success as a country. “I’ve found that in negotiations, women are great at figuring out how to find common positions and how to be ambitious, which is important because we still have a lot of work to do.”

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How did it feel to be elected the first female Member of Parliament, and what kind of message do you think that sent to younger generations?

People say that it’s so hard for women to run, and I used to think to myself “Gosh if I don’t run, I’m not helping to show women that we can run and we can win”. Shortly after I was elected, I had someone ask, “How is your work-life balance?” It was that day where I decided that I didn’t want to be booked between 6 and 8 so that I could be home when I wasn’t travelling. That’s also when I realized that it does actually make a difference being a woman and a mother. Surprisingly, some of my earliest supporters had never been involved in politics, they were mothers who knew my children and who shared my interests. We never called mothers and daughters to action but one of the things that made me proud during my campaign was having all of those mothers and daughters participate without being asked.

It is also my responsibility to do what I said I would do, which is being true to myself.

My top priorities are my kids. I love this job and work extremely hard at it. However, it is very easy for it to become unhealthy and to lose sight of the fact that we all have lives.

We have other people that are important in our lives and we all need time for ourselves, so I have tried to make that a top priority for me as well.

and strong women across the board that I have met on the climate file. These are indigenous women, businesswomen and other environment ministers. The idea was to bring them together to celebrate and to figure out how we were going to continue pushing forward. I’ve found that in negotiations, women are great at figuring out how to find common positions and how to be ambitious, which is important because we still have a lot of work to do. It was also great because I was able to do it in Ottawa at one of my favorite places, the Museum of Nature. We also went to the Wilson House, which is on Meech Lake, and we even went for a hike while we were there. The hike was an opportunity to connect with nature and allow for women to network and get to know each other. It was amazing meeting lots of great connections domestically and internationally. We’re going to keep pushing really hard for the Paris Agreement, which will be a challenge, but we have some really great women working with us.

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We showed that climate negotiations go beyond just the federal government, and that everyone needs to be part of them.

In May, you hosted the Women Leaders Kicking it on Climate Summit. What was the idea behind the summit and what discussions took place?

What is the impression you were looking to leave people with? Specifically, what did you want women to gain from this conference?

The idea to host the Women Leaders Kicking it on Climate Summit was inspired by the fact that there are really amazing

Overall, my biggest goal was figuring out what we could do to keep momentum on the climate file. It is also very important to create

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connections with people because, I know that I have had a lot of my success due to the networks of people that have supported me.

It was a really positive experience to be there and motivate each other. I feel that many of us have had challenges and, unfortunately, there is a lot of hate on social media specifically towards women who work on climate, so I felt that having a conversation about that was also very important. Overall, the conference was very effective as we have mapped out what we need to do, and I’m looking forward to seeing many of them next week in climate negotiations.

How do you feel that climate action can contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women?

I saw that we do have extremely empowered women who were at the conference, but not every woman is as empowered, I often speak about how women can be disproportionately affected by climate change. This is because often in developing countries and areas where you are at risk for extreme weather events such as hurricanes or droughts, you have single mothers and women who are responsible for providing for their kids.

Getting food and water when an extreme weather event occurs becomes more difficult for them. Mothers are usually the ones who have to figure out how they are going to keep their kids safe, and for example, go longer without water during a drought. There is a lot of opportunity to learn from these women who are impacted, which is why we’ve been focused on getting more women at the negotiating table. I have noticed women to have a different style of negotiation, which has proven to be very practical and very direct. I must give a shout out because I have a great public service, both men and women, but our climate negotiating team is lead by our lead

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When I decided to get involved in politics I said, you know what? I’m going to run like a girl and do things my own way.

negotiators who are women.

What are some accomplishments that Canada has already made in the fight against climate change?

Starting at the beginning when I arrived at the negotiations, it was really clear that we were committed to climate action. We did two things that I think were important: One, we came with members of the opposition, premiers, business leaders, indigenous people and students. We showed that climate negotiations go beyond just the federal government, and that everyone needs to be part of them.

That had an impact because people understood that we need people to be there and talking to indigenous people. We were then able to get women and indigenous people reflected in the Paris Agreement. Since then we have lead a number of initiatives including the Powering Past Coal Coalition, as it is important to get businesses off coal. If we are going to tackle climate change, every country has to get off coal and they need to have a target. The US has stepped back, so we have really stepped up internationally. We are hosting a meeting with China and the European Union. On a domestic front, that is very important. If you think about all that we have been able to do locally, there is a lot. We negotiated a national climate plan, the second phase of the Light Rail Transit which we committed to,

and we are also investing in energy efficient social housing—because I believe that people who can least afford it should have the most energy efficient homes so that they are able to pay their bills.

These are all real things that can have the biggest impacts on people’s lives. People in the National Capital Region really care about action on climate change but they also care about their jobs, so it is great to see a lot of people and companies that are in clean tech and clean innovation. If you go to Bayview Innovation Centre, you will see a lot of examples of that. I see examples across the board, which is very exciting.

Tell us a bit about the Running Like a Girl Campaign that you’ve founded?

Running Like a Girl is really about staying true to yourself and deciding you are going to go for whatever it is that you are ambitious about. I have done a number of events including runs, but specifically I did an event where we brought together women and girls, as well as men, to speak about how we need to get more women involved in politics. At the event, which is non-partisan, we had people announce that they were running which was very exciting—we even had a girl announce that she was going to run for high school president. I came up with the tagline after reflecting back to when I was on a co-ed soccer team when I was younger. When the boys told me that I ran like a girl, I didn’t like it and I tried to be tougher, to not run like a girl. But when I decided to get involved in politics I said, you know what? I’m going to run like a girl and do things my own way. @cathmckenna

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ENTERTAINMENT

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THE FIRST PURGE July 4th

WHITNEY July 6th

Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of America’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

The documentary centers on the life and career of Whitney Houston.

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MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN! July 20th

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The film goes back and forth in time to show how relationships forged in the past resonate in the present. Lily James plays Young Donna, Donna is played

by Meryl Streep.

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Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed – but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? sonypictures.com

DESTINATION WEDDING August 24th

SLENDERMAN August 24th In a small town in Massachusetts, four high school girls perform a ritual in an attempt to debunk the lore of Slenderman.

When one of the girls goes mysteriously missing, they begin to suspect that she is, in fact, his latest victim.

THE EQUALIZER 2 July 20th

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Tells the story of two miserable and unpleasant wedding guests (Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves), both pariahs at this affair, who develop a mutual affection despite themselves. But to act on those feelings would be to trust hope over experience, a foolish choice indeed. hollywoodreporter.com

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Staying Young in the Sun With summer in full swing, there are so many wonderful things we have to look forward to, however, sweat clogged pores, harmful UV rays and breakouts don’t happen to be on that list. The combination of these can easily interrupt our summer goals for maintaining healthy glowing skin. Here are some tips on what you can do to keep your skin looking fresh.

Use Sunscreen

Keep Hydrated

There is the myth that using sunscreen will stop you from achieving a tan. Wrong!

Using sunscreen helps protect your skin from those harmful UV rays, which cause your skin to burn and wrinkle. Burning may also increase your risk of skin cancer, so make sure you apply and reapply. For a hydrating, light-weight sunscreen, try Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50.

Sweating more = losing more water.

Make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day to keep your skin and body hydrated! If you find it difficult to drink 8 glasses a day, try eating your water fruits such as strawberries or watermelons, which have very high water content. Even natural supplements that contain Omega 3, can be beneficial in keeping skin hydrated and protected.

Exfoliate

Use a Mask

When we sweat more, our pores can become clogged pretty quickly. Make sure that you’re using an exfoliator throughout the summer to prevent dirt and oil from building up, but make sure you’re not over exfoliating or you can risk drying out your skin! Try a face scrub like The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Scrub, that will keep your skin clean and radiant-looking.

During summer, it’s important to take that extra step to maintain a healthy glow. After a long day at the beach or by the pool, consider using a hydrating face mask that can help cool down and rehydrate your skin. Think about using the Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask.

Keep Clean It goes without saying that you need to make sure you’re keeping up with your daily hygiene routine, so be sure to shower after long days in the sun and more on days where you’re sweating a ton. It is also a good idea to keep a pack of daily cleansing pads in your bag for beach days, pool days etc. to get rid of that excess sweat!

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Joe Avati The World’s Top English/Italian Comedian COMES TO OTTAWA

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oe Avati’s childhood as son to Italian immigrants in Australia has laid the foundation for him to become the world’s top selling bilingual comedian he is today. His unique style of comedy, which he performs in both English and Italian, is favourited across the globe. When he was just 27, Joe was breaking records in the world of comedy - he had the fastest selling comedy show ever in Canada, selling 6400 tickets in just two hours. His two albums, (‘Livin La Dolce Vita’ and Live and Unpluggato’) reached number one in Canada and held that top spot for 18 months straight. His shows are engaging and have something for people of all ages.

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Your shows are regular sellouts in theatres, especially in your home country. How long did it take for you to make a name for yourself and what were some of the challenges you faced early on in your career?

Joe is currently on the Canadian leg of his 20/20 vision tour, his 20th anniversary tour, and will come to Ottawa on July 7th.

How supportive have your Italian family members and friends been for you over the years and how has this helped shape who you’ve become?

How would you describe your childhood, having been raised by Italian parents in Australia? What were some of your favourite things about your childhood?

I was very lucky that I had a very forward thinking father.

When he saw that I had success at an early age he didn’t discourage me - he did the opposite. When most italian dads would have discouraged me, he would be coming to my shows, writing down notes and giving me ideas for other gags. My dad is a very conservative person but very smart and observant and so in his own way he comes up with some very serious but funny observations which are very true. My whole family has been supportive. All my grandparents came to Canada during my 2002 tour. It was, to this day, the highlight of my career to have them on stage with me. The cheers they got were bigger than any I’ve ever received and that warmed my heart and at times brought me to tears. They’ve been featured prominently in my stand up in the early years.

My childhood growing up was the same as every other child of Italian immigrants. Strict, loving, and traditional.

We did the visits to other Italian families, we put plastic on the furniture, we all re gifted the one panettone in existence... it just went from house to house to house. Oh, and we marked the bottom of it so we knew if it came back to us who it originated from. I loved the feeling of being safe, I loved the food, and I loved the dinner table discussions that may have seemed like fights when really we were discussing nothing.

Where did the idea of stand-up comedy come from and who were some of your favourite comedians?

Growing up, I wanted to be a rock star... but my father said “where we come from in Calabria there are no rock stars, so find another job.” So I studied food science and once I got my degree I decided to pursue fame in another form and that was stand up. I grew up watching Billy Connolly from Scotland - but I used to call him Billy Cannoli - and of course Eddie Murphy and Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby had the biggest influence on my career - my stand up career that is not my personal life.

Nowadays, to be honest, I hardly watch comedy unless I am producing a show and need to source comedians for it. It’s become a job so watching stand up seems like I’m still in the office. My friends laugh at me because for someone who made a living out of stand up comedy I don’t watch any comedy at all. But I have mates who have IT companies who don’t know how to send an email and other mates who are casting agents who don’t watch movies. I actually like the idea that you can be successful at what you do and not know what others are doing around you.

I was extremely lucky in that it took me a very short time to go from starting out to touring the world. I first stepped on stage in 1996 and by 2001 I was touring the world. The biggest hurdle was other comedians telling me I was getting ahead of myself. They thought I hadn’t done enough stage time - I thought I had done enough to become popular so I rode the wave...and I am still riding the wave 22 years later.

What’s the best one-liner joke you’ve ever heard?

The worst?

I think it was Steven Wright who said “Yes it’s a small world but I would hate to paint it!” That makes me laugh to this day. The worst are those awful pick up lines people use, like, “is that a ladder in your stockings or a stairway to heaven?!” Just awful. But I guess it was funny in its day...

Where did the idea of performing as a bilingual comedian come from rather than just sticking to one language?

It happened one night when I was performing at a function where most of the crowd was Italian. I thought I would throw in some gags I had written when I was a kid and the phones didn’t stop ringing after that night. That was when the idea of performing in two languages was born. That was in 1997.

Walk us through the process you go through when creating new materials for upcoming shows?

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Tell us a little bit about your Canada Tour for June and July 2018?

This show is a celebration of my 20th anniversary in the comedy business, although it’s now almost 22 years. I wanted to showcase all my new material and also perform some of the classics from my twenty year career. The way we do that is by reaching out to the audience during intermission and asking them to send me facebook or instagram messages of the routines they want to hear, and I will make a mental note and try and scatter them through all my new gags. I am also bringing along with me some of my mates who I have worked with along the way, and each show I like to introduce a new and up and coming comedian who is making waves so that’s why it’s called Joe Avati and friends. I always wish the acts that I work with will get to places I have never been able to reach, and I love to see them have huge success after being on my tours.

For those who haven’t had a chance to see you perform live, what can they expect from attending one of your shows?

I put a lot of effort into making sure the show flows like one big story for the 90 minutes I am on stage but I’m actually making the story up as I go along. I have the gags in my mind but the order they come in are not determined until I am in the moment. I also make sure that there are no dead spots and that the time between laughs is minimal. You laugh a lot at my shows and surprisingly I get a lot of kids who come and relate to it so I have to ensure they get the gags as well. Also all the opening acts are hilarious which lifts the standard of the entire show and makes sure I am at the top of my game. The other major difference at my shows is that they are completely clean.

Myself and the opening acts do not swear once. It’s a policy I have implemented since I started. I also like to thread the teenagers through the show so I include them by talking directly to them and compare their life to my life and my parents life. It’s fun, light hearted and very effective theatre. Most of the teenagers that come end up getting free merchandise at the end.

You’ve toured here in Ottawa in the past. What are some of your favourite things about the city?

Oh it’s the worst. I hate having to do that. I like to just make up gags as I go on stage. Sitting down at the computer writing is one of the most daunting things for me. Some of the other shows I have produced and written have been in collaboration with other great talented writers and we have just jelled. I have the most fun writing songs and parodies.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given so far in your career?

My paternal grandmother once said “It’s nice to trust people..... but better that you don’t!”

Usually when I am on tour in Canada I am either based in Toronto or Montreal so I don’t get to spend a lot of time in Ottawa, but one of my favourite Italian restaurants is there - Tosca. So either before or after the show you will find me there. It is a pretty city though. I had the good fortune (or maybe bad in other’s eyes) of meeting two of your Prime Ministers in my time there so that brought me to Ottawa on other occasions as well.

What’s something funny that most people would be surprised to find out about you?

For someone who can get up in front of strangers and tell jokes I am extremely shy and reserved. I, like everyone else, gets very scared when I have to speak publicly other than when I am telling jokes. There you go I said it. @joeavati

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Ask the Expert Your Pet, Ticks and You Dr. Ian Cameron, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Westboro Animal Hospital Ticks are one of the most unobtrusive yet deadly killers out there, and are continuously overlooked in terms of treatment and prevention in the medical community. While greater attention is paid to the infestation of ticks on animals such as dogs and cats, they are a risk to humans as well. This is something not many people consider, especially pet owners.

What exactly are ticks?

Ticks are very small arachnids that are classified under the same scientific category as spiders.

While there are only two families of ticks, hard ticks and soft ticks, there are over 800 different species among these two families. These arachnids are unable to jump or fly and instead simply crawl to their destination. They survive off of blood meals, which is why one of the most obvious symptoms that a human or animal has ticks is a tick bite.

There’s a common belief that Canadians are not at as great of risk for the harmful consequences of ticks than those living in southern, warmer climates. Unfortunately, this is not the case. According to Dr. Ian Cameron, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Westboro Animal Hospital, both individuals and animals living in Canada, and Ottawa especially, are at high-risk for tick manifestation. This is due to two major things: Canadian Geese and the damp climate of the Ottawa Valley.

Canadian Geese are notorious for bringing ticks up to Canada from the south after their winter migration. This issue has become so severe that new species of ticks are appearing throughout Canada that have been traced back to southern states and climates. Dr. Cameron warns Canadians of the rise of the Lonestar Tick, that has quickly migrated its’ way up to the great white north all the way from Texas.

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swamps and an abundance of undeveloped land, the Ottawa Valley is a hot house for ticks.

They love moist, damp conditions, which is why it is no surprise that dogs living in rural areas are at greater risk for ticks, but this does not mean all others are safe. According to Dr. Cameron, even dogs living in more populated areas that spend the majority of their time indoors, only venturing into their own backyards, are still prone to ticks thanks to the Canadian Geese that fly over urban areas and drop them down as they go by.

ranges depending on their species. While most ticks are oval, some species are more round or tear-dropped shaped. Prior to feeding, ticks can be identified as small flat ovals, but after a blood meal their bodies appear more plump and circular, as though they have been inflated.

What to do After Spotting a Tick According to Dr. Cameron, the best thing to do after spotting a tick, whether it be on an animal or human is to remove it yourself. Avoid using tweezers when doing so, as this can break the tick into several pieces and only make a mess.

Instead, your best bet is to invest in a tick twister to gently remove the tick from the surface.

After discovering the presence of ticks, wait 4-6 weeks prior to doing further tests to see if the ticks spread any harmful diseases. Testing before waiting at least 4 weeks is what Dr. Cameron refers to as ‘false positives’.

What are the Potential Risks Ticks Can Carry With Them?

How to Spot a Tick The most obvious sign that you or your pet has ticks is scratching. If one particular area is itchy, check the area to see signs of a tick bite.

The most obvious sign is a red ring surrounding the bite - this applies to both humans and those with fur.

Ticks are generally easy to spot despite their size. While you may not be able to identify the exact type of tick, you can clearly identify whether it’s a tick at all. They either have 6 or 8 legs, depending on what stage of life they are currently in. All ticks are anywhere from two to ten millimeters long, and their body shape

It is extremely common for ticks to transmit Lyme Disease through their bites, which is why it is crucial to do testing after finding them both on your pet and on yourself. Lyme disease is an inflammatory infection that appears in three different stages, the earliest stage in which the disease first infects its victim, the second stage in which the disease spreads, and the final stage in which the disease is pronounced chronic.

Both treatment and diagnosis are most easily done during the first stage of Lyme Disease, which is why it is crucial to stay aware and alert of one’s state of health following a tick bite. The rate of Lyme Disease is increasing at an alarming rate in Canada, with 470 new cases reported

in between 2014 and 2016. Of all of the cases of Lyme Disease reported throughout Canada in 2016, over 88% of them were from Ontario, proving how prevalent it is to our province.

While there is currently no vaccination for Lyme disease, it’s persistency and prosperity of infecting both humans and animals throughout Canada makes it an urgent matter that requires more medical attention than it currently receives.

Treatments for Ticks So what exactly can be done about the tick infestation that is only continuing to grow in Ottawa and throughout Canada? “Prevention is the best medicine” says Dr. Cameron. Preventing the occurrence of ticks manifesting on your animal or yourself is the easiest, and most efficient option currently existing. There are several steps you can take to help prevent the harmful effects that ticks carry with them: Performing routine checks on both yourself and pet is crucial immediately after exposure to tick-infested areas. Although this is not a sole solution to the problem, it is the first step in the right direction. Having an annual Lyme Disease test done on both you and your animal is extremely important, as mentioned before, Lyme Disease is not usually given the medical

attention it requires. Utilizing medicines such as Revolution Drops on your pet during the months of May through November is a great way to also prevent fleas, heartworm and even ear mites.

While ticks are virtually unavoidable, especially in the Ottawa Valley region, there are several measures you can take towards understanding exactly what ticks are, the risks associated with their presence and what to do in response.

Educating yourself and the ones around you is the first step towards limiting the growing cases of Lyme Disease in Ontario. Ticks are silent killers, they’re difficult to spot unless you’re looking for them and there is limited public education on Ticks and their harmful risks associated with them. As repeated by Dr. Cameron endlessly, prevention truly is the best medicine.

- Dr. Ian Cameron, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Westboro Animal Hospital

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Tips to Beat a Hangover The Day After

Hair of the Dog Instant gratification will indeed help balance you out but will be basically prolonging the inevitable, so pick your poison. The drink will provide a numbing effect and most likely make your headache worse.

ginger for your stomach Ginger is the best natural remedy for easing nausea. Try fresh ginger steeped in hot water, crystallized ginger or a ginger pill to help!

sleep If you can… take a morning nap, get up, have some food and then try to get back to sleep. The remainder of your day will be a world better after an hour’s nap.

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CARB LOAD Carbs can help bring your blood sugar level back up in the morning.

When your blood sugar is low, your liver produces more glucose from stored carbs. Your liver is already working overtime by metabolizing the alcohol so your blood sugar levels will stay down if you don’t eat. The carbs can consist of fruits and veggies too... it doesn’t have to be bread.

LIVER SUPPORT Get yourself some milk thistle and take it at night before bed with 2 large glasses of water! Milk thistle can help support the detoxifying process of the liver and help you metabolize those extra few drinks while you sleep.

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Substitute the tonic or pop you usually mix with for soda water with lemon, the taste will be similar but you will feel a world better the next day without the sugar. Did you know a classic gin and tonic contains 18 grams of sugar, or 4 teaspoons?!

IN SIX SHORT MONTHS this Ottawa-raised rapper turned his rap career into an LA success complete with record deals and a newly released song with Hopsin. He’s worked with Danielle Bregoli, rocked Kardashian coats in his music videos and has fans all over the world. He’s sharing some key advice on how he went from working overnights as a janitor to an overnight success in the music industry.

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[Los Angeles] has the ability to eat you alive if you’re not disciplined.

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Ottawa native Dax never really saw himself as an artist as he attended college in Kansas and played basketball. But when his sports career started to slow down, he picked up poetry and then rap. He was a natural. At the time, he was working overnights as a janitor and putting the money he made back into himself and his music. Only a few short months later his rap videos, some Tupac inspired and others creative diss tracks that sparked conversation, gained him serious attention on social media and recognition for his talents. He was also well known for his remake of “Cash me Outside” which turned Danielle Bregoli’s famous meme into a hip hop song that got 17 million views on youtube. His story helps us to understand what it takes to achieve that. Months of hard work, investing in himself and, as he said in an interview with @thisis50, “asking thousands of people to share my music.

And they did.” As of this spring, Dax is an accomplished basketball player, a recent graduate from Newman University in Kansas, and an up and coming artist in hip hop. With all of this in front of him, he hasn’t forgotten about the childhood he spent in Ottawa and his Canadian roots.

You’re from Ottawa, can you tell us a bit about your life growing up here? Were your parents from here?

Growing up in Ottawa for me was a grind.

My whole focus growing up was only to get out of Ottawa using basketball. I didn’t spend much time partying or going out at all. Started downtown then moved to Orleans and spent my days out there strictly perfecting my craft until I finally got an opportunity to leave. Both my parents came from Nigeria.

What were some of your favourite spots in Ottawa to go?

Favorite spot hands down to go was the YMCA Orleans. I spent damn near all my time there. I was always there hooping and working on my game.

When did music come into your life? Who were your biggest inspirations?

Music came into my life my junior year of college basketball while I was playing at Newman University and working overnights as a Janitor. My biggest inspirations were Tupac and Drake.

When did you make the move to Wichita, and then LA? Why? I moved to Wichita initially out of high school for my senior year and attended prep school. I then left for college first to Casper College in Wyoming and then the University of Montana. I ended up transferring back to Kansas to Newman University for my junior and senior year. I moved to LA after my senior year strictly to pursue music.

Going to LA, did you know anyone out there? What were some of the biggest changes? Is it for everyone?

I knew my manager out there who was also one of my best friends named Nathan James. The biggest change was just the speed of life and traffic overall. It is definitely not for everyone. It has the ability to eat you alive if you’re not disciplined.

“I truly believe you can’t always attack the basket. Sometimes you have to shoot.”

How is life as an artist - what makes it both good and bad?

Life as an artist is really just what you make it. The good is that your success depends mostly on you. I would consider that also the bad depending on one’s self motivation.

You recently released your first single, ‘I want’. What went into the making of that song and video, and what about it is your favourite?

I was on the bus on the way to a basketball game when I wrote it. It was written in the space of feeling that all the things I wanted I didn’t really need. It allowed me to come to terms with the fact that while it’s not okay to think you need things you want, it’s okay to want things you don’t need. It is my favorite because it was the first time I said to myself that this is a hit record.

What is your favourite quote?

Time Heals All Wounds.

How much inspo do you take from Tupac?

Quite a bit. For the most part it’s just the “Me Against The World” mentality he had.

I feel that way a lot.

Did Khloe Kardashian actually lend you her coat?!

By association (laughs). Her stylist gave it to my manager’s girlfriend.

What advice do you have for any aspiring artists in Ottawa?

Become comfortable with self promotion.

It’s extremely important. Things don’t just randomly happen nor do people want to randomly listen with a world that’s flooded with new music everyday.

Your song and video of ‘Cash Me Outside’ featuring Danielle Bregoli was a huge hit on the web.. what was it like to work with her and how did it all come to be?

It was awesome. Going viral like that was a great feeling. Her team was honestly difficult to work with.

You’re also famous for your diss tracks, what rules do you use when choosing someone to write about, and when writing them?

Back when I was making diss tracks I usually chose them based off what I thought would be more marketable. I would write to make them not only funny but to sound like a hit song as well.

When things get hard, or you question yourself, how do you keep your spirits up?

I keep my spirits up by remembering that this is my destiny. I also tell myself that in life you’re always leaving a hard time, entering one, or getting out of one.

Knowing that allows me to remember whatever I’m going through won’t last.

Where do you see yourself in the next year? 5 years? 10?

I see myself as not only one of the biggest hip hop artists in North America and the world but a global icon built off the basis of motivating others. @thatsdax

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Out of Office From ours to yours 4 ‘PRODUCTIVE’ HABITS SLOWLY KILLING YOUR PRODUCTIVITY If sitting becoming the new smoking had you shook, you might not want to stand when you read these habits, proven to be less than productive.

The Group Emails Not only does hitting “reply all” flood everyone else’s inboxes, but long email chains with a long cc’ list can usually be replaced by a quick meeting or conference call. Most of the effective discussion gets drowned out by delays, or people replying with formalities to seem productive. Sifting through these emails becomes a burden on your time very quickly.

Are these office gadgets Extra or Essential?

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Constant Connection To An Inbox Speaking of emails, how often are you checking yours? A two week study done by the University of British Columbia found that limiting the amount of time you are on your email (what they call a ‘never-ending to-do list’) will actually help to reduce stress. If you commit to constantly being caught up, you are bound to add stress to your workday, because new emails are sure to come in. The less time you are on your email, the less pressure you are putting on yourself, and this can lead to a boost in productivity (and a decline for those who are constantly connected).

Tabs on Tabs While there is nobility in multi-tasking, the numbers conclude that only 2% of us can truly multitask effectively. Even worse, if you use your tab bar as a to-do list, studies show that those open tabs can subtly hinder your focus and raise your anxiety, both of which lead to drops in productivity. Take your tabs, write out your to-do list, and map it out by ordering your tasks in a way that is most efficient. Then, go ahead and close those tabs.

The Morning Coffee If you’re drinking coffee as a morning pick-me-up. It’s time to put-itdown. If energy and focus are problems (both symptoms of dehydration), you may be doing double damage by grabbing a cup of dehydrating caffeine. Instead, start your day with water. Just after lunch, and after a morning of hydrating yourself, treat yourself to coffee to carry you to the end of the day. That way, you’re maximizing your focus and your coffee’s capabilities.

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THE INTERVIEW

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Whether you agree with his opinions or not, it’s hard to argue the fact that when Don Cherry talks, people listen.

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eople have listened now for almost 40 years–every Saturday night during the NHL season. Canadians know that when the first period ends on Hockey Night in Canada that Don will come on their screens and… that is about all they know for sure will happen.

of us did, he has different opinions than a millennial might have on certain issues... but that doesn’t make him any less relevant, less entertaining or less of an integral part of our Canadian history.

Even his most ardent critics can’t debate Don’s love and support for the men and women who Part of what makes Don Cherry such an icon in our courageously serve our country in the military, his country is that unpredictability he brings. You never passion for seeing both boys and girls get to play really know what he will say or how he will say it. and enjoy the game that is such a huge part of his life. Don has also done an incredible amount of One likens him to visiting with your grandpa every charitable work, specifically for organ donation. weekend. He grew up in a different time than many FACES MAGAZINE | 45

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DON CHERRY IS EASILY ONE OF THE BIGGEST ICONS IN CANADA. No one can dispute that. Love him or not, Don will go down as one of the most well-known figures in our nation’s history. That is an incredible feat for a Kingston boy, who never was a star in the NHL, that many people doubted and who many others dismissed. Don Cherry overcame all the odds and for four decades now has been the predominant voice in Canadian hockey broadcasting.

We caught up with Don to talk about what he does in the off-season, what his life is like away from the rink and, yes, to get his thoughts on the state of our beloved Ottawa Senators.

Faces Magazine: What were your impressions of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs? Were you surprised that Washington won the Cup?

Don Cherry: For me, when I think of this year’s playoffs, I have to go back to the Las Vegas – Winnipeg series, when Fleury had close to a .970 save percentage, which was unbelievable. Winnipeg must be shaking their heads watching how he played in the finals... the difference in the finals was Fleury. In the Winnipeg series he was fantastic, but in the finals I think his save percentage was down to around .800 and you’re not winning the Stanley Cup with your goalie playing that way.

He stole the series from Winnipeg, but he didn’t play that well in the finals at all. He played okay... and Holtby, he had a good rest – he had played 62 or 65 games heading into the playoffs and he was tired, but with that break they had before the finals he was ready to go. The difference in the finals was definitely the goaltending. I know that Ovechkin got the MVP and he deserved it, but in my estimation it was Holtby who was the MVP. We all know you from your life around the game of hockey – but let’s get to know you a bit away from the game. What are summers like for you? How do you like to relax in the summer?

Well this summer, I think Ron MacLean is headed over to Italy or Croatia for a vacation... but me, no I stick around the house, I really don’t travel. I have a cottage but I haven’t been to it yet. I haven’t had much time. In between seasons, I re46 | FACES MAGAZINE

THE DON CHERRY INTERVIEW just what good Canadian hockey parents do, they support you.

“You really don’t need superstars to have success. You just need really hard-working guys.” ally only have a couple months so I usually just relax around the house and take my dogs for a walk.

When I do get to the cottage, I fish off the dock a little. I don’t have a boat anymore, I used to have a boat, but I would mostly putter around the cottage. I’m just a construction worker who happened to get lucky on television, that is how I look at it.

How about music, what was the last concert you attended? Do you have a favourite artist or band?

The last concert I attended was The Tragically Hip, I introduced them in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I think I’m the only guy that ever introduced the band and it was quite an honour for me to do so.

I’m from Kingston and they are from Kingston... I just love The Tragically Hip. Ron MacLean is actually a bigger fan of them than I am, he’s such a huge fan of theirs.

Speaking of Kingston, what are some of your memories of growing up there?

Well my fondest memory growing up in Kingston would be playing hockey. I played every year growing up, and one year, I played on 5 different teams. We were driving all over the place for those games. My dad always encouraged and supported me… that is

In 2004, you were voted the 7th Greatest Canadian in history.

Others on the list included Tommy Douglas, Pierre Trudeau and Alexander Graham Bell. How much did that mean to you?

To be honest, I think people just voted for me because I was on television and was popular. I really don’t think I belong on the list of Greatest Canadians. I think Terry Fox is the greatest Canadian.

I just really think I was there because people knew me from television and Coach’s Corner. I certainly don’t consider myself in the top 10 of greatest Canadians.

Looking ahead to the 2018-2019 season for the Ottawa Senators, and if you were the General Manager, what would you do about the whole Erik Karlsson situation? Would you trade him for picks/prospects or would you try to sign him to a long-term contract?

In my opinion, I wouldn’t sign him for the big dough he would want. I don’t think the Senators can afford it. When you’re not drawing fans in Ottawa–and I don’t want to knock Ottawa in any way–but when you’re one shot away from the Stanley Cup Finals and you’re not sold out… and that’s the truth... No, I wouldn’t sign him. I would trade him and try to get some picks for him or get a couple players. Take a look at Vegas, they didn’t have any stars and they came really close to winning it all this year. I wouldn’t let Karlsson go for nothing (to free-agency), I would trade him.

He is going to want 10 or 11 million dollars per year, and that is just too much for a franchise that is struggling with attendance to pay for a player.

In your opinion, what was the biggest reason for the Senators falling from being just one goal from the Cup Final in 20162017 to 30th place this year?

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To me, one of the biggest reasons was them losing Marc Methot to the expansion draft.

Methot was a guy that helped make Karlsson the player he was the year before. Whenever Karlsson plays he needs to play, to take gambles and so on... Methot was there. Also, look at the number he did on Crosby. He was such a rock for them back there. Methot was one of the reasons Karlsson did not have the year he had before, but so many of them did not have the years they had before. I liked the way Duchene played the last half of the year, what a nightmare situation he came into (having to

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replace such a popular player as Kyle Turris), but he came through like a trooper by the end of the season. I think they have a real good one with Duchene and that was a good trade, I know it didn’t look like it at the start, but it ended up being a real good one.

For this team to have the success it had, Craig Anderson is going to have to stand on his head the way he did the year before… like I said with Vegas and Fleury: when you have a hot goaltender, anything is possible. I think they will

That would be a huge relief for the team next season… they can just focus on hockey and that will be a good thing.

hard-working guys, and I think the Senators have a lot of hard-working guys right now. I think they will pick up a good player and some draft choices for Karlsson and that will help.

Having the whole “is Karlsson leaving or is he not leaving” question over their head all the time might have thrown them off a bit. I think it would do them some good to not have to deal with that this season. Again, Anderson did not really have the year that he had before, so if he turns it around, they’ll be fine. They have a real good hard working team there. I think Matt Duchene is going to have 30 goals next year.

I can’t say it enough the whole “Is he signing, is he not signing” with Karlsson.. not having that around, that would be a huge relief for the team next season… they can just focus on hockey and that will be a good thing.

Let’s talk about your broadcasting career.

What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?

(Laughs) I would say the fact that I’ve lasted this long... I’ve been fired about 10 times. But everything is going really well right now. My biggest accomplishment has been me lasting this long, being on TV for so long.. it can be a struggle at times, but right now, Ron and I have been treated better the last 2 years than we’ve ever been treated. I feel a lot better about things than I did a few years ago. I don’t know how long I’m going to keep going... but the key for me is as long as I am having fun and if the people are enjoying it, then I’ll stay as long as I can.

Well, the people still enjoy it.

I don’t know about that... (laughs) A lot of people sure don’t. Some people do. Some people don’t.

Speaking of you and Ron MacLean, what is the one thing that you enjoy the most about your relationship with him?

bounce back and make the playoffs next year.

They will get things straightened out. Once they put all this chaos behind them, I think they will have a really good year and make the playoffs next year.

I know everyone thinks we’re bosom buddies, we’re not (laughs). We’re friends, but we’re not bosom buddies. Our relationship is good. I mean, he’s a left winger and he likes wine and I’m a right winger who likes beer, so there you go... but maybe that’s why we get along so well.

In the summer of 2018, there is a lot of speculation about who should go and who should stay with the team heading into next season.

Who, aside from Matt Duchene, are some of the guys that you feel the Senators should keep and build around moving forward?

What would you say are some of the keys to happiness and success in life?

As I said before, I think Vegas has shown them and a lot of teams that you really don’t need superstars to have success. You just need really

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can always go and find your way to survive. For me, I found that believing in the Lord has been good for me, he was the guy that brought me back. I was a construction worker who couldn’t find a job and he showed me the way, so I believe in Jesus and the Lord and I believe that believing in them should lead to a good life. Another thing is to not give up or get discouraged when things aren’t going well. There was nobody more down and out than I was. I know there is probably someone reading this that is down and discouraged and I’m telling them to just believe in the Lord and never quit. That is the name of the game in this life... never quit.

Finally, with this issue coming out on Canada Day, what makes Don Cherry proudest to be Canadian and what do you feel Canadians take for granted sometimes that we should be more grateful for?

The police, firefighters, the military and the first responders do such a fantastic job for all of us and don’t get enough credit.

Sometimes I think that I would have liked to have been a policeman myself. To me, to be a good Canadian you have to think of Canada as number one. If you don’t think Canada is number one then you are not a good Canadian, that’s how I feel… because we are number one and I’m proud of that. @CoachsCornerDC

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stories out there even for a minute, well then that’s all I want.

You’ve been getting a lot of attention since you posted your famous Karlsson rant earlier this season, including attention (and support) from Nicholle Anderson and even Erik Karlsson himself. What do you think of the response from the general public regarding your rant, and were you surprised with how well received it was?

I’ve been doing those same types of rants for years now, so I was very surprised when it got the reaction it did. I think it was just a right place-right time type of scenario. Nicholle and Erik have a great sense of humour, that’s very apparent. The responses I get from some of the players and their wives/girlfriends is a dream come true for me. As for the response from the public, it’s been incredible and I’m nowhere without them. It’s been especially incredible to see everyone supporting the bRian5or6 merchandise campaigns for charity. I sleep well at night because of the kindness and support. Even though sometimes I wake up in a ditch.

Do you find yourself being recognized around Ottawa in public now? Has life changed at all for you in the city over the past 6 months?

Yes people do come up to me especially when I’m buying beer.

They say things like, “Aren’t you that a-hole who yells a lot on the internet?” When I tell them yes, they usually roll their eyes and walk away muttering to themselves. Not sure what that’s all about. No, in all honesty, everyone has been very nice and I do get recognized when I’m out and about. As for the last 6 months, life has been busy. I’ve been invited to lots of events and even players’ houses for beers. Well, I say “invited” very very loosely here. It really just depends on your definition of “invited”. Does not returning my 10 text messages count as “invited”?

What was the funniest or most notable thing for you as a result of the Karlsson rant?

Erik Karlsson following me on Twitter was obviously the most notable but I think the funniest thing that happened was when TSN 1050 host Michael Landsberg had me on his show the day after the rant went viral. I think he thought that I was just an angry fan that went off in a video, not that bRian5or6 is an act. I went full character, live on air, and I collapsed a table screaming at the end of the interview. He was not impressed to say the least. Oh well, you win some ya lose some.

Tell us a little about your podcast. What can fans expect each show? Do you have any big goals for it over the next year?

The podcast is so much fun. It’s me, my brother Jeremy and my cousin Ken (cousin Gary) just talking about anything and everything while we put down pints. We talk hockey (old stuff and new stuff) food, liquor, and tell stories of our life experiences.

People seem to really enjoy the stories about our dad and uncle the late Wayne Milks. He was quite a character and really shaped me into who I am today. I think the fans enjoy those stories because they can now truly understand where all my craziness comes from. Fans can expect a new and exciting recording location every episode. So far we were in a studio (which burnt down), my garage (which collapsed when Granny drove her Cadillac through it uncontrollably), a cabin in the woods (which

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was destroyed when the Sasquatch broke in), Beckers (which we can never go back to because of the robbery), and of course in the hospital, at my producer Larry’s bedside. Fans can also expect Larry to be severely injured each and every episode. We don’t have any set goals for the podcast, but so far the reception has been amazing, so we will continue doing it until we get shut down.

Have you always been a fan of the Ottawa Senators? If so, tell us your favourite moment in Senators history?

I’ve been a fan of the Senators since I was in diapers (1993). There have been many great moments. And many BAD moments that have sent me way over the edge. One notable moment for me was the Steve Duchene goal that propelled the Sens into the playoffs for the first time. I’ll also never forget the Daniel Alfreddson goal that sent the Sens to the Stanley Cup final for the first time. Michelle and I lived downtown and for whatever reason all my sisters were in town and my brother had come over to watch the game. As soon as he scored we booked it outside doing cartwheels into Sens Mile. We lived just a block away from Elgin St. and the streets were flooded with happy Sens fans. I definitely woke up in several ditches that night.

Who is your favourite Ottawa Senators player of all-time and why?

Without a doubt in my mind, it’s gotta be Erik Karlsson. The mixture of skill and persona is unmatched. He brings that rock star quality which Ottawa has never really had before. I like him so much that I try to be him. I stand in front of my mirror with a hockey stick and try to talk like him. Is that weird? My doctor says it’s normal?

What is “Hotsam Batcho”?

Hotsam Batcho came from one silly tweet that I did back in December that said, “If you rearrange the letters in Thomas Chabot, you get Hotsam Batcho.” I kept consistently calling him Hotsam Batcho and a few people chimed in. I got requests to make Hotsam Batcho shirts so I did, thinking only a few people would buy them. They ended up being a hot selling item. I even got an insider to take a picture of Thomas holding up a shirt I specially made for him. Dean Brown was gracious enough to give a few Hotsam Batcho shoutouts after some beauty goals

by Chabot. I’m hoping next season will give more time for the Hotsam Batcho to flourish as a nickname. He’s an up-and-comer, a fantastic player with a great sense of humour.

If you were the GM of the Ottawa Senators, what changes (if any) would you make to the roster heading into the 20182019 season?

If I were the GM of the Ottawa Senators, I would: Sign Erik Karlsson for 25 years, erect an Erik Karlsson statue outside the CTC, have Daniel Alfredsson come out of retirement, bring back Marc Methot and Kyle Turris, sign Mark Stone, Thomas Chabot and Matt Duchene, and I’d make sure there was a King-Sized Oh Henry under every seat, every game. The end. @brian5or6

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Tell us about your life before Brian5or6.

You grew up in Ottawa?

Technically, I was born bRian5or6. I came out just screaming and haven’t stopped since. My dad was a carpenter and would build a house, and then sell it. Build another one, sell it. Build, sell. And so on and so fourth. Needless to say I have lived in many places in beautiful Ottawa, Canada including the likes of Dunrobin, Pakenham, Almonte, Ashton, and most notably the beautiful South Keys. All of these places have influenced who I am today; a maniac. I have 3 sisters and a brother and we are all very close. My mom is a badass since she handled all of us kids while packing up every year or two.

But to be totally honest, I have a very hazy recollection of my childhood as I sustained some memory loss after my brother rolled a giant snow boulder down Mount Pakenham which knocked me clean unconscious. I was just 5 years old. What was the question? Oh yeah, so my favourite chocolate bar is most definitely an O’Henry. No contest.

Did you play any sports as a kid growing up? Did you ever have aspirations to play professionally?

Well let’s see here. When I was little, my dad built us an ice rink in one of our backyards.

I think he was hoping I’d become the next Wayne Gretzky. The ONLY thing holding me back was I couldn’t skate worth s—-. So, when I was 8 years old I played some Little League Baseball. I was such a good batter that I was dubbed, “The Next Big Thing in Baseball”. That dream ended dramatically when I took a line drive to the nether region. I got hit so hard that before I passed out I yelled, “CHEQUE PLEASE”.

Kinda like you do at a restaurant. But I wasn’t at a restaurant. Now, I just enjoy watching sports on the T.V. You know, skip the whole “exercise” and “moving your body” part of it all.

How many kids do you actually have? The number seems to fluctuate all the time on twitter from 1 to 10, but you do many of your videos with them and it’s clear how much you enjoy being around them. What is the best thing about being a dad and how has being a father changed you as a person?

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Sometimes even I’M confused on how many kids I have. But in all seriousness, I have 4 strapping young lads (ranging from 8 months to 8 years) and they are miniature versions of myself, just no beards yet. Being a dad is great. I’ve taught them how to get me beers from the fridge so it’s been totally worth those sleepless nights. I basically created my own frat party for life; people to play video games with and eventually crush some Jos Louis and pints. And someone to bail me out of the jail.

Tell us about your wife?

My poor wife. We’ve been married for over 10 years and she puts up with A LOT of shenanigans. She has always been very supportive and fully on board with what I’m doing. She produces and edits all of the bRian5or6 videos and the podcasts. Without her, I’d be wandering down March Road, probably with no clothes on. It was definitely love at first sight. I knew we were meant to be when one day - when we first started dating - I spontaneously did ‘the robot’ through the hallway all the way to the top of the stairs and just went down, hard (purposefully of course). She laughed so hard there were tears streaming down her face. Later that day my mom said to me, “this girl is the one you’re going to marry.”

Tell us about how you started @bRian5or6.

Why did you choose that name and is there any meaning behind it?

I created the name and character bRian5or6 when I started dating Michelle back in 2001.

She was just starting University and I was in my 7th year of High School (due to flunking).

I loved annoying her by sending emails from this bRian character, who at the time was a fictional son of original Ottawa Senators player Brad Marsh. I pretended to be a kid who didn’t know if he was 5 or 6 years old.

See what I did there? At first, bRian was an inside joke between us and friends. In 2007 I started blogging; just writing articles, poems and stories that no one ever read. In 2011, I started a Twitter account, that also no one ever read. But I was persistent with my horrible tweets and a few people started to notice how terrible they were. We started making YouTube videos but the amount of time it takes to make those videos (especially when you have 4 kids) is just unsustainable so we don’t do them much anymore. Then the Periscope app came out and it was just much quicker to do live videos. Fast forward to today and I really hope the 2018/2019 season brings out more bRian5or6 on demand.

What motivated you to start making the videos?

I’ve always loved making people laugh since I was a kid. In the 3rd grade, I remember the teacher asking me to come up to the board to write out an answer. On the way up, I’d pretend to trip over a desk and dramatically fall while screaming. Everyone but the teacher would laugh, and it made me happy. It was worth getting in trouble over. Not much has changed since. Even now at 35 years old, I still record myself falling down flights of stairs.

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THE MAN AND ESTATE ISSUES TO THE MINI-HORSE CONSIDER WHEN IN THE MIDDLE SEPARATING OFFICE

SERVICE ANIMALS IN THE WORKPLACE If you are separating from your spouse, you should review your estate plan with your lawyer and consider what adjustments should be made in light of changing family dynamics.

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Fitness

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EASY WORKOUTS

With your jump rope, decide on a skipping style that suits your level of fitness and desired pace.

JUMP ROPE Skipping is a flexible workout that benefits your full body as you work to stabilize, jump and turn the rope.

You can skip with high knees, crossing, doubling, single leg, and many other variations.

Complete 10 two-minute reps, with a one minute break in between.

You can increase the duration depending on your level of fitness.

Begin with a light jog to warm up.

Cool down with a sprint, followed by a 5 minute jog.

DOCKSIDE FLUTTER-KICKS

PICNIC TABLE DIPS

Flutter-kicks engage your abdominal muscles and work to strengthen your core.

A sturdy picnic bench can make for a great resistance exercise that engages your triceps, biceps and core.

Ensure you are in a safe environment and at no risk of drowning.

Facing away from the picnic table, sit on the bench and place your arms directly beside your hips on each side.

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In the water, grab hold of the side of your dock with both hands.

HILL SPRINTS

SAND BURPEES

Running uphill is a great way to strengthen your entire body.

Sand offers plenty of resistance while lowering muscle inflammation postworkout.

Start with a light jog to warm up.

Complete 14 sprints in total, walking back down after each one.

Do hill sprints 1-5 at 50% effort, 6-11 at 75% effort, 12-14 at 100% effort.

Do 10 minutes of jogging to cool down.

Standing shoulder-width apart, lower yourself into a squat and finally a push-up position.

Lower your chest to the floor.

As you push up, spring into standing position.

Jump straight up, and lower yourself into push-up position as you come down to repeat.

Complete 20 burpees each time.

Lay flat on your stomach and let your body float on top of the water.

Flutter-kick towards the dock, using your hands to steady you in the same position.

Complete 10 of these one minute sets of flutter kicks before breaking.

Begin your kicks at 50% effort for 30 seconds, increase to 75% effort for 15 seconds, and finish with 100% (kicking with all of your effort) for the last 15 seconds before returning to 50% effort for the next set

Slide yourself off the bench so that you are only supported by your hands and feet.

Slowly lower your body almost to the ground so that your knees are bent over 90 degrees and your arms feel the majority of the strain, bending your elbows backwards.

When your elbows reach 90 degrees, reverse and, using your leg muscles, bring yourself back up to your starting position (do not return to sitting on the bench) Complete minute-long reps until exhaustion.

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Sens Chirp Dzingel Ready for Bigger Role

It’s pretty easy to forget that Ryan Dzingel is still just 26 years old.

On the heels of a breakout season, Dzingel has firmly established himself as a key forward for the Ottawa Senators. And based on what he showed in just his second full season in the National Hockey League, it looks like Dzingel is ready to take on an even bigger role heading into the 2018/2019 season.

The Illinois native has earned that extra responsibility. In a year where not much went right for the Sens, Dzingel was one of the few good stories.

He racked up a career-high 23 goals (tied for the team lead) and chipped in 41 points, also a career high.

Dzingel combines strong offensive instincts with elite straight line speed which is equal to some of the league’s fastest skaters. He may not always get the recognition he deserves league wide but there are few players as fast as Dzingel.

Well except for that Connor McDavid guy I suppose.

Dzingel has become a legitimate scoring threat for the Senators despite taking a less than conventional route to the big leagues.

A 7th round pick in the 2011 draft, he was the 204th player selected. Only seven players went later that year actually.

But after three solid seasons at Ohio State University, it was clear the organization had a legitimate prospect on their hands. 119 AHL games later, Dzingel arrived with the Senators.

And he has been carving out his place in the line up ever since.

This coming season is Dzingel’s last on his current deal. In a contract year, he’ll be looking to prove that he’s only scratching the surface of his potential. A 30 goal season is not out of the question.

If he can continue to produce like he did last year, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him sign a long term extension that would keep him in Ottawa for years to come. @senschirp

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What were some of your favourite things about growing up in Louisiana?

That’s a pretty easy one; food, weather and sports. It’s a very fun culture in Louisiana.

When did football first become a part of your life? Having grown up in Louisiana just a few hours from where the New Orleans Saints NFL team played, did you ever make it out to a game or what was it that inspired you to play?

I grew up in the projects as a kid, so buying tickets to a professional sports game or traveling was the last thing on my mind. Football was just a part of life and that was what we did to pass the time. I can remember all the way back to when I was 5 years old playing football outside with everyone. If we didn’t have a football we would just play with a pinecone. It was a sport that involved people and good weather and it ended up working out for me.

Going back to college football, where you played at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, what were some of the most valuable things you learned from that experience?

I think one of the biggest lessons I learned at the University of Louisiana was to dream big. Even though my school was ranked around 110 out of 114, I went in with a positive attitude and I expected to be the best and to be recognized as such. Even though the chances were not high, I never focused on that. I kept the belief that my attitude would determine my altitude; I would go as high as I believed I could go and I did just that. It was a case of reaching for the moon and falling short and being amongst the stars.

As cliché as it is, that’s pretty much how it worked out for me. I went from being the number one football player of all time at the University of Louisiana, to having the opportunity to play in the NFL, which eventually resulted in the ability to make a difference in the lives of others.

Between 1999 and 2001, you led your team at Louisiana University in Track & Field and did not miss a single Football game during that time. When looking back at your time there, what accomplishments are you most proud of and why?

I was a two-sport athlete in university,

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Football and Track & Field. I didn’t go in expecting to win any medals on the track, I was just happy to be a part of the team and be able to prepare myself for Football. However, being able to come away with a medal from the conference was a big deal and an accomplishment that I was proud of. There was also a game in Minnesota, which lead to me becoming a Minnesota Viking and going to the University of Minnesota. In that game I had 22 tackles, a pass breakup, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, so that was definitely the biggest game I remember as a football player in University.

You also spent some time in the NFL. What is one memory that stands out from that experience?

I think the day that I was named captain as an NFL player by my peers. Being a captain for the season and wearing that C on my chest was a huge accomplishment.

The second one was being at home one off-season when I got a call from a sports writer who told me that I fit a franchise record for most specialty tackles during the season. I did the work but I had no idea that would be the result, for me it was just another day on the job, doing what I was supposed to be doing and it lead to my name being in history.

During the mid-2000’s, you moved to Canada and played 2004 and 2005 with the Ottawa Renegades, where you quickly established a name for yourself within the CFL. What was that transition like for you?

It wasn’t too difficult because it was still just football. However, moving from a small town in Louisiana to a big city like Ottawa was an adjustment for sure. People kept saying that Ottawa wasn’t that big but it was plenty big enough for me.

What did it feel like to come back to Ottawa as a Redblack and how do you feel after re-signing with the Redblacks last February? What are you looking forward to for this season?

I am really looking forward to having a productive season. Last year, being the East Defensive Player of the Year, my goal was to beat the entire league and not just the East Conference. When my coach was let go with 6 games left I didn’t have the opportunity to finish that with him, but now that he is here

in Ottawa and I’m here with him, we’re going to try and do that. Everything should amount to winning the Grey Cup and anything less than that would just be a disappointment. The team has a great offence, defense and special teams, so I believe we have a great opportunity to do something special this year.

Obviously, there is a ton of chemistry between the guys on the team but specifically, who are some of your teammates who you’ve really become close with?

Obviously Trevor Harris is a great guy and he is one of the people who contacted me before I even decided to sign here. He was very encouraging and I have a lot of respect for his work ethic and his leadership abilities. With me leading the defense and him being there to lead the offence, I think we’ll be heading in the right direction.

What’s your pre-game music playlist?

Usually for the first five minutes I like to listen to a little JB but then end with some gospel for the last 5 minutes. I really have to take myself to a calmer place before I go out and do violent things to others.

What is the best motivational quote you have heard in the past few years and why did it hit home for you?

Since 2007, I have done over 600 motivational speeches and what I always leave behind is “your attitude determines your altitude”. That is the quote that usually hits home because our perspective and our attitude on things can make a world of a difference.

Regardless of how difficult things may be around you, you can only control your attitude and how you respond, which is so important.

What are you most excited for in 2018 season with the Redblacks?

In the 2018 season, I am most excited to kick ass and take names. @kyhebert

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Everything should amount to winning the Grey Cup. Anything less than that would just be disappointment.

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“I kept the belief that my attitude would determine my altitude; I would go as high as I believed I could go and I did just that.”

KYRIES

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is one of those athletes who works hard for his team and for his community.

On the field, Hebert has been one of the top linebackers in the CFL for over a decade. Coming off an AllStar season in 2017 with the Montreal Alouettes, Hebert signing with the Redblacks in the off-season was a big splash for the franchise during the free-agency period.

There is no question that Hebert makes the Redblacks defensive unit more formidable as they attempt to return to the Grey Cup in 2018.

Off the field, the Louisiana native is using his story to connect with and empower youth.

In 2010, Hebert started the KyCares Foundation – with the mission of inspiring the relentless pursuit of success in the face of adversity. The Foundation works to teach youth that the circumstances they are born into predict nothing of their final destination. Over the last 8 years, the foundation has done incredible work and the result has been many scholarships awarded to students in difficult circumstances, something that Hebert deserves a tremendous amount of credit for.

Heading into the 2018 season, Kyries Hebert is ready to make an impact on the feild and in the Ottawa community. Anything less, he says, “would just be a disappointment.”

We caught up with the Louisiana native prior to the Redblacks season opener in June.

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GUIDE WINE & DINE WHITE

Summer Sangria (sæŋˈɡriːə) n (Brewing) a Spanish drink of red wine, sugar, spices, fruit, and soda water or lemonade, sometimes laced with rum or brandy

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lthough sangria has existed for over 2000 years, there is

no standard recipe for it, which arguably makes it one of the best wine cocktails out there for its foolproof quality. As long as it’s packed with real fruit slices, topped with a splash of sparkling juice and served in chilled glasses, you really can’t go wrong when making it.

Whether you’re looking for something light and crispy or something decadent and rich, these 6 different wines are great options for creating the perfect sangria to sip on all summer long.

Mirassou Pinot Grigio Made in: California Price at LCBO: $14.95 A bottle of Mirrassou Pinot Grigio is great for any peach based sangrias.

The flavours and aromas of this bottle include peaches, apples and pears, with hints of grapefruit and apricot. Mirassou is a dry wine with a light and crisp finish, which makes it less sweet and perfect for mixing with juices and other fruits.

Graffigna Pinot Grigio Made in: Argentina Price at LCBO: $24.65 Being an extra-dry and slightly sweet Pinot Grigio, Graffigna is a great option for virtually any whitewine based sangrias. This bottle is both vibrant and fruity, with strong aromas of melon, apple, pear and honey, and finishing notes of floral.

It’s light to medium body and balanced finish compliments citrus fruits especially well, making it an overall great Argentinian wine.

Burg Ravensburg Riesling Made in: Germany Price at LCBO: $24.30 Burg Ravensburg has been making wine since 1251, making them one of the oldest vineyards in the world. This white wine is a great option if you’re looking to make any stone fruit based sangria, such as peach, apricot or cherry. Get creative and try adding lychee fruit to your recipe, the fiercely crisp finish of this Riesling will leave you wanting more.

RED Mirassou Pinot Noiro Price at LCBO: $14.95 Made in: California This pale ruby pinot noir is filled with flavours of soft cherry, raspberry and cranberries. It’s soft, velvety finish makes it a delicious option for anyone looking for a lighterbodied red wine sangria, which is often hard to come by.

This bottle pairs especially well with citrus fruit sangrias, so make sure to add in lots of oranges and lemons!

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When you’ve picked the perfect combo of wine, fruit, soda and juice to kickstart your afternoon, don’t make the mistake of chilling it in a pitcher with ice (unless you’re looking for the fastest way to water down your Sangria, period). Serve your sangria like a pro and double up on frozen fruit to keep your pitcher on-point.

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Price at LCBO: $15.90 Made in: USA This full-bodied red is filled with bold aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries, cherries and black currants. It’s just the right amount of dry while maintaining an even smoothness, making it an ideal option for any berry-based sangria that’s hefty in the flavour department.

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2016 Price at LCBO: $19.95 Made in: Spain This rich bottle of red wine makes for the perfect cherry, strawberry or blackberry sangria. This vintage grenache is slightly stronger than the other red wine options on the list but nonetheless velvety, smooth and rich.

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A BUYING GUIDE : To Everything That Goes On Sale This Season

REFRIDGERATORS Thinking of getting a new fridge? The good news is that they typically go on sale in July.

FURNITURE Most companies release new outdoor and indoor furniture collections in February and August, which leaves July open for a month of clearances.

If you’ve been looking to replace some of your furniture, pencil in some time to go shopping this month.

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LAWN MOWERS, TRACTORS AND SNOW BLOWERS Summer clearances apply to mowers too, and July may be a good time to scoop up something that fits your needs.

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Many people looking to redo their floors like to wait until after the summer, because installing flooring in humid temperatures can be problematic for wood floors, among other reasons. Because of this, flooring may drop in price during these months.

If you’re looking to buy new flooring, buying when it goes on sale this season is a good call, but make sure that where you will be storing it is dehumidified during the summer.

Wood that is left out in humidity can absorb this moisture and swell, and dry out after being installed. Be sure to talk to an expert before choosing to buy or install your flooring.

AS TEMPERATURES RISE, THESE PRICES (ACCORDING TO SALES CYCLES) ARE EXPECTED TO DROP.

PERSONAL ELECTRONICS In a rush to fill shelves with laptops, cameras and headphones for back-to-school goers, Summer is a great time to shop for personal electronics. But before you buy unnecessary products for the sake of a sale, we’ve got news—an economics report done by LifeHacker found that the best schedule for upgrading your phone is every three years.

Waiting any longer will begin to cost you money as your phone’s resale value dips. Any earlier, and you’re losing money for upgrades you don’t need.

VACUUM CLEANERS As the cooler months are only a season away and people will be heading inside soon, new models of vacuum cleaners are ready to hit the shelves.

It’s not uncommon to see some sales in this department.

TRAVEL As summer ends and families flock up and away from their vacation spots to get ready for backto-school, you will notice a drop in prices for some trendy travel destinations, including cottages, resorts and even Disney World. Have a look online and see what discounted travel may fit your plans.

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Summer Survival guide HOW TO:

A nonvenomous spider bite is easy to treat to help reduce swelling, itching and infection.

When you find a spider bite, you can apply ice and elevate to help with swelling.

If Itching becomes a problem, taking an Benadryl or any other antihistamines can help with this.

Dock Spider Ontario is no stranger to dock spiders who, despite their name, are found all over cottage country and not just on docks. Here are 10 facts on the dock spider that will help to keep you up at night. Just remember, dock spiders are more afraid of you then you are of them.

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Dock spiders are the largest in Canada. Females can grow to be more than 3.5 inches in length.

They typically feed on tadpoles, minnows and other small fish.

Dock spiders use venom to paralyze their prey. They are rarely aggressive towards humans, and a bite is not dangerous unless you are allergic.

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Dock spiders don’t make webs to catch their food. They actually stalk out their prey and that’s when they insert the venom.

BLISTERS, HEADACHES AND ANXIETY CAN ALL BE SYMPTOMS OF A SPIDER BITE. Everyone reacts to insect bites differently, which makes for a wide range of symptoms. These include: Swollen Glands Itching Fever

Although they can also be found on cabins, sheds and outhouses, dock spiders are typically found on docks because it’s their best hunting ground.

They do, however, spin webs to protect their babies. Avoid these at all costs if you want to sleep at night.

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Dock spiders can survive being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.

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During the off-season and while you’re back in the Nation’s capital, what are some of your favourite things to do in the area?

When the season’s over, we come back here and we love our summers. I work out with Tony Greco, I play some golf and we go on little vacations here and there. We like the restaurants downtown. We haven’t had a lot of time this summer because of the wedding. I like to play golf through ClubEG. We usually like staying in the backyard by the pool, getting the barbecue going and staying local.

Tell us a little bit about your involvement with Greco Fitness?

When I was seventeen years old, Tony started training me. It was hell. I was a small guy who wasn’t strong.

Tony really worked with my mind and he pushed me to want to work harder. Tony’s a very intense guy but sometimes as a player, that’s what you need in your face; someone to tell you that it’s not okay to not work hard. It has been thirteen years and we’ve gotten along the whole time. He’s one of my great friends and he’s a role model to me.

What’s the best piece of advice you could give to a junior hockey player looking to pursue a career playing professional hockey?

Just don’t lose the passion of the game. When you play with passion, that’s when you’ll play your best and you’ll be able to do a lot of great things.

Who would you say is one of the toughest players to match up with on face-offs? What changes do you make to adjust accordingly?

I’ve taken a lot of face-offs against Patrice Bergeron.

He kind of does the same thing every time but you can’t really find a strategy to battle it. The other guy is Paul Statsny. He’s got a lot of tricks and he’s going to make you think he’s doing one thing while he’s doing something else. That’s the best part of face-offs, just trying to get in the other guy’s head.

What are some of your favourite things about being a captain in the NHL? That responsibility to the Flyers, it’s just great. It’s such a great organization. It’s been great to me. Going to the rink every day, I have this C but our leadership group is amazing. I think that’s the best part of being Captain, is having assistants or even older guys being in that group with you. @28CGiroux

When you play in another rink where nobody likes you, well I personally like that. It’s a little motivation. If they don’t like you, it usually means you’re doing something well.

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We walked over into the T.V. room and I asked her to marry me.

with the plane. We landed here in Ottawa at 8pm. When she came to pick me up, we came here because I said I wanted to see the house. We walked over to the corner of the T.V. room and I asked her to marry me. We went to her place afterwards to meet both of our families to celebrate, it was a great night.

wrong and do what’s right.

Very few hockey players have the opportunity to play in the NHL. Furthermore, very few NHL players have the opportunity to represent their country in World Championship tournaments. Going back to the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, what did it mean to you to win a gold medal with Team Canada that year?

Well I think the two years before that were really tough for the team. At some point, you just want to be able to play well and to help your team. I was able to play with some good players. Sean Couturier and I had great chemistry.

It was my first time playing with him even though he had been on the team for seven years. It was a lot of fun playing with him and hopefully next year will be more fun.

It’s funny how everything happened so quickly. I went from trying to make a junior team and the next year, I’m playing on Team Canada. It was amazing. It was so quick that it was hard to really enjoy it. Every day there was so much happening and it was just so exciting. When we won the Gold Medal against Sweden, my sister and parents were there to watch, which was really awesome.

What are some of your favourite memories from your debut with the Flyers in February 2008? After the game, do you remember who the first person you called was and what that conversation was like?

I was actually back in Hearst when I got the call and it was during Christmas. I got a call from Paul Holmgren and he told me that I had been called up and that he was going to meet me in Chicago. I told my family, my friends and buddies obviously. From there, everything happened so quickly. We got there and played, and then we went to Columbus. You just keep moving. It was cool to meet the team on the road, you’re just trying to fit in and trying to find a role. It was halfway through the season, they had their team chemistry. Everybody had their roles. I was jumping in there to see how I could help the team. Luckily my teammates were really great to me, I couldn’t have asked for better teammates back then.

Although the team didn’t make it as far as they would’ve hoped to in the playoffs this year, the Flyers still had lots to be proud of when looking back on their success this season. What are some of the positives that you think the team will carry with them for the 2018-2019 season?

We’re a pretty young team. We have a lot of young talent that’s going to be very good and we have some of core elements, which we’ve had for four or five years. A little bit of both is good, I think. We’re moving forward, we’re building. After the first half of the season, we weren’t in a great position to make the playoffs and then we kind of got our stuff together and started winning hockey games. We had a good record at the end of the season.

We’re going to need to build from that, know what we did

Your individual efforts this season certainly added up, especially when considering the fact that you ranked 2nd overall in points, with 102 on the season. What does this achievement mean to you?

Most NHL fans are well aware of the rivalry between the Flyers and the Penguins. What’s your take on the rivalry and how do you think it played a role in the series this year?

For me personally, the rivalry started in my first year in 2009. They beat us in 6 games. 2012 was the best series I remember. There were fights, goals, everything. It was a rivalry that would just get you up ready to go and excited to play hockey.

From your perspective, what are some of the biggest changes between regular season and playoff hockey, and as a Captain, how do you help your teammates make the proper adjustments heading into playoffs?

I think it’s do or die. I strongly believe that when you play against the same team, you often find rivalry between players. Usually, it’s the same matchups on the road and at home, it gets a little more intense. Game 5, 6 and 7 are do or die. You find a way to win or you go home. I know the fans enjoy it but from a player’s perspective, playoff hockey is the best. When you’re on the road, the fans are going to be all over you a little bit. Some guys find motivation out of it and some guys don’t. When you play in another rink where nobody likes you, well I personally like that. It’s a little motivation. If they don’t like you, it usually means you’re doing something well.

If there’s one team that really surprised you this year, in either a good or bad way, who was it and why?

I think Vegas surprised everybody. You don’t expect a team to build that quickly and to develop the chemistry that they had. Playing there was probably my favourite away game of the year. The fans were intense and the atmosphere was just crazy. For them to play all of their home games there and to feel that energy, it definitely boosts you. It’s impressive to see what they were able to accomplish this year.

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s a kid growing up in Hearst, Ontario, was hockey always your favourite sport to play or were you active with other sports?

Was there anyone specifically who inspired you to try playing hockey for the first time?

I came from a small town in Hearst. I think hockey was always the priority but in the summer we didn’t have ice, so we played baseball, soccer and pretty much all of the sports we had at school. When I was three years old, my parents put me on skates. It’s funny, I have a sister who’s five years older than me but we–my parents included–all started skating at the same time. We started loving hockey all together. It became a family thing and we really enjoyed it together.

What were some of the major differences you noticed when you moved with your family from Hearst to Ottawa in the summer of 2002?

At first I was a little upset, because I was from a small town and I was comfortable there. When I moved to Ottawa, I didn’t know a lot of people and so the first few months were a little tough. I met friends and moved along. Moving to Ottawa was great for my family and for my career.

You’ve mentioned in the past that you had no other choice but to step up your game when you started playing juniors, as your size forced you to do so if you wanted to keep your spot on that team. What was that entire process like and how supportive was your coach, Benoit Groulx during that transition?

I played for Cumberland when I moved here. I didn’t get drafted in the OHL and that was really hard on me because all I wanted to do was play hockey. It was annoying that it could’ve ended sooner. I played for the Cumberland Grads and I was able to get a tryout with the Gatineau Olympiques, and that motivated me a lot. When I went to the camp, Coach Groulx said I had a good chance of making a team. He really pushed me to be the best I could be. I was kind of a lazy player growing up and he made me become more of a grinder. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t fun but at the end of the day, I understood why he was so tough with me and I just went with it.

What are some of the most valuable lessons you learned from the three seasons you spent playing with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL and what did your accomplished record of fifty-one points in nineteen playoff games mean to you?

When you go up to a level like the juniors, if you don’t produce, if you don’t play well, you’re just not going to play. It’s not like minor hockey where you’re on the team and you’re going to see your ice time no matter what. You 76 | FACES MAGAZINE

really need to earn your ice time and if you put in the work, you’re going to play well and you’re going to play more.

That whole experience in the playoffs, everything went great for us. Our team chemistry was one of the best I had ever seen. We really enjoyed going to the rink together and going to work together for that whole month and a half. I have a lot of good memories from there.

Walk us through that 2006 NHL Entry Draft day where you went 22nd overall to the Philadelphia Flyers? What was your initial reaction and how surreal was that whole experience?

I didn’t think the Flyers were the team that was going to draft me because their history shows they like big guys… fighters, the tough guy roles. I didn’t really see myself in that uniform and when they actually drafted me, I was shocked. It took me about five seconds to realize what was going on.

What are some of your favourite things about the city of Philadelphia? How do you enjoy spending your spare time outside of the arena?

There are a lot of good restaurants. It’s great walking around downtown Philadelphia. There’s a lot to do for sure. I’ve been there for ten years, so I have my favourite spots that I stick to. Another thing I really like about Philly is that they’re a sports town. When I started playing with the Flyers, the Phillies won the World Series, and the Eagles won the Superbowl. The Sixers are looking pretty good right now, too. To be a part of it and to see those other organizations do well, it motivates you to do the same.

Who’s one former teammate that you’ve kept in touch with even after parting ways?

I would say Brayden Schenn. When he got traded from L.A., he was my roommate for one year. We just had good chemistry. He’s a good guy and we still keep in touch.

In December of 2016, you became engaged to your long-time girlfriend, Ryanne Breton. How is life since becoming engaged? How did it feel to finally ask the biggest question of your life?

It’s great. We just built this place. She’s from Kanata so every time we come back in the summer, it feels like home for us.

The engagement is actually a funny story. We were playing the Senators the day after so we flew in. We actually landed in Buffalo because there was something wrong

I didn’t think the Flyers was the team that was going to draft me because their history shows they like big guys… fighters, the tough guy roles.

I didn’t really see myself in that uniform.

INTERVIEW

Claude Giroux

is one of the greatest players to ever come out of the National Capital Region.

Giroux is a 5-time NHL All-Star, he has won Gold Medals for Canada at the World Juniors, World Championships and at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

He is also coming off his best season to date, with an incredible 102 points in 2017-2018–finishing 2nd only to Connor McDavid in NHL scoring.

In 2013, he was named Captain of the Philadelphia Flyers–joining the likes of Flyers greats such as Peter Forsberg, Chris Pronger, Eric Lindros and Bobby Clarke.

What endears Giroux to fans in this area is that even with all the success he enjoys with Philadelphia, he still comes home each year to Ottawa in the summer.

Giroux spends his off-seasons here training with Tony Greco and this summer, he will be marrying his long-time girlfriend from Kanata, Ryanne Breton.

Photography by Mathieu Brunet

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I think the one thing I have is the experience from playing on a team that has some of the best leaders in the game.

little bit. I started to think that if I didn’t have a good year then who knows what’ll happen next. That started creeping back into my mind.

I talked to my parents about that and they said to just stay in a positive mindset, so that’s what I tried to do and I tried to get back as quickly as I could. Then, I got another injury and once again, I was just really bummed out about that. It’s tough sitting on the sidelines. You’re watching all of the games and all you want is to be out there. As the season went on, I came back and I felt good and strong. I felt like it was my best season so far since I’ve been playing professional hockey. It’s a positive for me and I think I can build off of it and go from there.

Although you’ve now had the opportunity to live in several cities, including Boston and New York, you’ve also had the opportunity to live in Ottawa, the city you grew up in as a kid.

How often do you come back to Ottawa and what are your top five favourite things about spending some of the summer in Ottawa?

I’m usually back in Ottawa for the summertime, from May until September. I just recently started getting into being a DJ, so I’ve been doing that a lot in the summer. It’s nice because it lets me escape hockey for a bit, which really helps if I’m stressed out. I love the fact that I get to come back to see my friends and my family. That’s something that I don’t get to do a lot during the year, so that would be one of them. Second, I like the weather. It gets nice and warm. I also like being able to see my dogs too. Aside from that, I think just as a whole, it’s nice to come back and unwind, recharge and whatnot. I’ll be going to Europe for a bit with some buddies too this summer, so I’m looking forward to that.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given throughout your hockey career so far and why is it significant to you?

My old coach when I played for the Senators used to tell me to just go out there and have fun. It sounds really cheesy and I feel like it gets said a lot, but when you sit back and think about it, he told me that when I was a kid, around fourteen or fifteen years old, and those people I hung out with in the dressing room are the people I hang out with today. You have to cherish that time. I miss going to the rink as a young kid and having fun. It becomes more and more serious as you go up the ranks. It can be a lot of pressure but if you sit back and try to enjoy it, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you’re giving it your all, it’s all worth it to be able to go out there and just have fun.

What are some of your short term goals and how have you been putting yourself in a position to help reach these goals?

Well for me, I need to sign a contract, so that would be the first one. Besides that, I’ve been trying to lean out a little bit so that I can be a little faster. As you get older and older, that stuff is something you need to work on and keep improving on. To become stronger and faster and to give myself the best chance to have another great season.

Looking back at the 2010 version of Ryan Spooner who was drafted by the Boston Bruins to the current 2018 version, how would you say you’ve developed as a player in the NHL and how surreal has the whole experience been for you?

It’s gone by quick. I can still remember being twenty and moving away to play with Providence.

It’s been fun. I think the biggest difference for me is that I was more of an offensive player. Not that I was bad at defence, but I just wasn’t sure what to do here and there, and since I’ve been playing in the league, I’ve gotten the experience and it has helped me figure out where to go and when.

I’ve been playing harder and I’ve become a harder guy to play against. That’s what I’ve been trying to do.

What are some of the positives for the New York Rangers to take away from this season and how are they going to motivate the team for the next upcoming season?

Last year...I mean it’s kind of hard to play when they trade away so many of their top guys and their captain. I think that we finished a lot better than people thought we were going to do. As a young team, it said something that we came together as a team there and we played well.

That’s a good thing for the future. We didn’t just pack it in and we played the last twenty games even though they didn’t mean anything. I think we worked hard and it definitely shows the kind of character we have on that team, so it’s good.

Outside of the hockey world, what are some of the things that you’ve either been working on or plan on working on with regards to hobbies, interests and other passions/projects?

My DJing and music for sure, they’d be the top things. If I’m not training, playing music or playing hockey, there’s not a lot of time left over.

My only other hobbies really would be Fortnite, and trying to find time to hang out with family and friends before I head back. I like to travel, and to set time aside to get myself back in the right frame of mind. @RSpooner2376

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Since we last spoke with you, a lot has changed. Obviously the biggest change is that you are no longer a Boston Bruin, and have recently become a New York Ranger from a trade involving Rick Nash, prospects and draft picks. Can you tell us what that entire experience was like from your perspective?

It was kind of a weird scenario. I mean, it’s never easy being traded and leaving your friends. I was there for five years and was close with all of the guys. Next thing you know, at a blink of an eye, you’re gone. We (Boston Bruins) were playing against the Sabres that night and I had found out at 10:30am, and I was on a flight at noon off to New York because they were playing at home. In a matter of six hours, I went from being in Buffalo to being in New York City, sitting in the room getting ready for my first game against the Detroit Red Wings. It happened quickly, and to be honest I didn’t really see it going down the way it did. It was all done in one day, which was a stressful experience.

In just 20 games—played with the Rangers to end the season—you put up 16 points with 4 goals and 12 assists. Disregarding those impressive numbers, how did you find the whole transition? Were there any guys specifically on the Rangers who really helped you settle in with the team?

Yeah for sure. I mean, it was a little weird going from a team who was the top in the league to a team that was near the bottom. It was the first time I had played where I wasn’t in a playoff spot, or the first time where I was out of a spot and had to play a handful of games that were still left. I’ve always been playing in a playoff spot or playing while trying to get into a playoff spot, so that was a different experience for me. At the same time, I just wanted to go out to the new team and help them win. I wanted to show that I could be more of a leader there because their team is a lot younger than the Bruins. There are a bunch of guys on the team that are great for that. I think most of those guys had been traded before and they kind of know the drill.

Being with a new team, you’re never sure if you’re going to fit in or not but most of the guys have been through it before, so it’s been great.

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Obviously, you’ll always have a sense of loyalty and appreciation for the city of Boston, the Bruins organization as a whole and the fans forever. Looking back, what’s one memory that you’ll carry with you forever from your time spent playing with the Boston Bruins?

That’s a good question. Looking back at my time with the Bruins, it’s definitely sad to leave. When you’re in a city for five years, it kind of becomes a part of you.

That being said, I believe that everything happens for a reason. It’s a new adventure for me and I get to experience some new stuff and make some new friends. When I look back on things, one memory that sticks out is the feeling we had as a team the one year we made playoffs. I know we lost in the first round but just looking back on how the team came together is a great memory. It was a really special bond between all of the teammates. When it comes to hockey, you don’t have the same team twice.

So, when you have a team like that, it’s a special thing. I just know that the guys wanted to play for each other and that was awesome to see.

Upon settling in New York, what have you come to make of the city in general? What sorts of things have you discovered in your downtime so far and what are some of the biggest differences from when you lived in Boston?

It’s busy! I was living at 33rd and 8th, so right in the thick of things. Always something going on there. If you’re kind of into that, then that’s a good thing.

It’s a little bit of a change for me but I’m the type of guy who likes to go out for a walk and who likes to do new stuff, so it definitely works for me. My parents actually came down and we did some exploring, we took the ferry out to see the Statue of Liberty, we went to Central Park for a long walk, all that kind of stuff.

My girlfriend, Peyton, came down and we found some cool restaurants. The fans in general are great too. I thought that all of the fans in Boston were awesome, and they definitely were, and when I went to the Rangers, the fans had the same sort of passion. It was obviously great to see for me too. Fun times ahead. I’m not sure what’s in store for me but I want to help that team out as much as possible.

How would you describe the atmosphere inside the Madison Square Garden and what’s it like playing in such a prestigious and historic arena?

It’s a little bit different than TD Gardens.

They play different types of music, more house-music and it’s more of a show.

The rink itself is the most historic rink in the world. It’s an awesome rink and there are a ton of celebrities there too.

It’s fun playing there and I’m excited to go back.

The Rangers made some big moves, obviously, all in efforts of a muchneeded rebuild. What does it mean to you to be involved with a team during the rebuild phase and what has the attitude been like in the dressing room looking towards next season?

I think the one thing I have is the experience from playing on a team that has some of the best leaders in the game. I mean, they have Chara, Bergeron, Marchand, Backes, Krejci, they have tons of guys there who could be captains. Being around a team like that, I saw how they treat each other, how they act and how they look after eachother.

I’ve been in that environment for five years, so I’ve learned that mindset. I think I can bring that to the Rangers and share that kind of experience. At the same time, with a team that’s younger, you’re going to have some ups and downs but you have to stay positive. That’s part of what happens when you’re going through a team with a rebuild, it can get frustrating but you have to stay with it, stick to the game-plan and you have to have fun. That’s what I do. I try and go out there, have fun and play my game and try to enjoy it. At the end of the day, it’s just a game. It is a job for us but we have to try and sit back and enjoy the fact that we’re playing hockey as our job.

Like many players, you had your encounter with the injury bug earlier in the season, which caused you to miss several weeks, not to mention the reaggravation in December. After all that, you came back and played on your offwing and put up 23 points in 33 games at one point in the season. How did you mentally cope with the injury and how much of a relief was it to get back on the ice eventually?

I was on a one-year deal and that went down at the beginning of the year, so I was kind of getting down on myself a

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When it comes to hockey, you don’t have the same team twice. So, when you have a team like that, it’s a special thing.

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RYAN SPOONER NOW APPEARING ON BROADWAY When we first spoke to Ryan Spooner back in 2014, he was a wide-eyed rookie from Kanata trying to establish himself in the NHL as a member of the Boston Bruins.

Just four years later, it is safe to say that Ryan Spooner has successfully accomplished that goal.

His 147 points in 246 games over the last 4 seasons have him tied with established NHL stars such as Patrick Marleau, Evander Kane and Jeff Skinner with a 0.60 points per game ratio.

This past season, the New York Rangers thought enough of Spooner to acquire him from the Bruins as a key part of the package in the Rick Nash trade at the deadline in February.

Since the trade on February 25th, he thrived with the Rangers scoring 16 points over the final 20 games, tying him with Steven Stamkos and just one point behind Alex Ovechkin over the final stretch of the season.

We caught up with Ryan Spooner as he returned home to Ottawa to prepare for the upcoming 2018-2019 season.

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