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FIERY FASHION SENSE
West van’s JOHN NEGRIN of the ahl loves his suits
AU NATUREL WEDDING
pure magnolia brides in love with eco-fashion
ELEVATED EATS
FRAICHE HEAD CHEF DINO RENAERTS SHARES HIS CULINARY SECRETS
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DRAMATIC three storey SOLID timbers frame this exceptional custom home with a foundation anchored into the natural granite below, the construction is distinctly different and significantly more costly than your average home. Designed by award winning Jamie A Martin Design Ltd. to fit the lot and built by one of the area’s finest custom timber frame builders, Timberhaven Homes, this home was nominated for an award for excellence in construction and quality. The open, three story design provides you with comfortable yet elegant living for today’s busy lifestyles and ultimate privacy. From the moment you enter you will appreciate the warmth of wood with solid cut timbers framing a dramatic entrance hall, solid wood staircase, vaulted wood panel ceiling and breathtaking ocean and mountain views from every room, so close it feels like you are in an IMAX theatre. A one of a kind home – priced below replacement cost.
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Spring 2011 On the cover: John Negrin is wearing an unconstructed cotton sports jacket, linen chino pants, gingham cotton shirt, silk tie, the mensroom, West Van Alicia Catanzaro, Jack & Jill Clothing retail clerk, is wearing a Meikoe dress, InWear, Le Mer Collections watch, Feud “Bardot” pumps, Harveys Hobo Razzleberry handbag, Jack & Jill Clothing, West Van
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Militar Romance
By MARIA SPITALE-LEISK
Johnny Was low V rayon blouse in almost nude $246, LeslieJane Love and Liberty short slip w/lace in ecru silk $64, LeslieJane CP Shades Hatti pant in olive linen $154, LeslieJane
A marriage of military-inspired jackets and soft, feminine blouses is a flirtatious fashion trend for spring and summer 2011. And what’s brilliant about these polar opposite threads is that you can mix and match both for a harmonious look. You’ll notice plenty of pastel colours – which are always in season this time of the year – in both the military, and romance-inspired apparel. Discover white eyelet blouses and lace skirts that whisper Mediterranean romance, with clothing lines by Moreno, and Sandwich; then turn to J Brand for skinny cargos and cropped pants. The “shootie” – a hybrid of a stylish shoe and boot – offers the versatility needed to achieve the look of military romance. Khrio has designed a leather, stacked shoe with a funky zipper up the inside. These uber comfortable shoes are drenched in pastel tones that create a chameleon effect that works with any outfit. Meanwhile, handbags – inspired by a ton of metal – satisfy the military fashion component for spring 2011. Husband and wife Dana and Melanie Harvey had a fashion epiphany while installing seatbelts in their 1950 Buick. They decided to start making handbags fashioned out of seatbelts, from their one-car garage in California. Now it’s ten years later, and Harveys seatbelt bags – in an array of styles, from fancy, ruffled totes embellished with bling to multicoloured, vibrant beach bags – are all the rage. Harveys Hobo Razzleberry handbag, $260 Jack & Jill Clothing
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Optomeyes has recently acquired a new diagnostic technology for their patients. It’s called the Macular Pigment Optical Density scanner. With this new technology the Doctors are now able to detect one of the major risks factors for macular degeneration (AMD) years before vision starts to deteriorate. In addition to this instrument Digital Retinal Imaging can detect many other degenerative changes much earlier than previously possible. Retinal imaging is conducted on all patients at the clinic and must be done to ensure proper ocular health monitoring at every eye examination. Many of the AMD risk factors can be controlled or even eliminated. This is one of the main reasons why regular eye examinations with macular pigment scanning, especially after the age of 40 are so important for long term eye and vision health.
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North Shore sisters Patty Nayel and Christina Hidalgo are sweethearts of the environment. Their earth-friendly gowns and jewels - which grace wedding ceremonies rooted in environmental sustainability - offer brides a sense of style that is glamourous and not at all granola. “So many brides were having organic catering, and were using recycled paper, but they were not able to buy a sustainable dress,” explains Nayel, the designer behind Pure Magnolia. It was fate when West Vancouver bride-to-be and fellow vendor Chelsea Eady met Nayel at an eco-wedding fair last year. One of the dresses that Nayel had on display at her booth caught Eady’s eye: a mermaid-style gown with whimsical rooster feathers in shades of royal blue and auburn protruding upwards from under an ivory skirt, right at the bust line; the feathers then continue trailing down one side of the dress. “She must have come over a dozen times to look at it,” Nayel reveals. “I told her ‘This dress is for you’”. Eady donned that dress on a beautiful fall day last September, after a few cosmetic changes. The gown was transformed into an A-line skirt, and blue crinoline was added underneath to tie in perfectly with Eady’s “washed up on the beach” wedding theme. “I felt like the star in an earthy fairytale,” Eady recalls of her beachfront nuptials to Justin in West Van. Nayel started creating eco-friendly gowns in 2006, following her graduation from the fashion design program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She had been working at a high-end lingerie company and noticed there was a lot of waste involved with designing “bias-cut” garments. “There were big corners of fabric, very useable pieces, that were being discarded,” says Nayel. She was able to scoop up armloads of those elegant scraps and has since turned them into trim for her gowns. Meanwhile, the majority of the dresses are structured from a material that is a blend of hemp and silk, the most sustainable fabric available, says Nayel. Hidalgo, a Spark jewelry designer, also has that healthy respect for the environment, which both sisters say was bred into them by way of growing up on the North Shore. Her alluring creations feature intertwined argentium silver or 14 carat gold fill, with splashes of freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals or gemstones. Spark jewellery is delicate and organic in design where no two Chelsea Eady opted for pieces are exactly alike, which is the beauty of handmade jewelan eco-friendly wedding lery,” says Hidalgo. The 93.5 per cent pure silver that she uses last September. for her jewelry contains 100 per cent recycled silver content that Chelsea’s peacock is pretty much tarnish-resistant. Her other bauble features 14 carat feather A-line gown is gold fill, which is made from 85 per cent recycled gold. made from 100 per cent “It is possible to have beautiful, long-lasting jewelry that is cotton bark cloth. both eco-friendly and economical,” affirms Hidalgo.
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Spring is here bringing with it a smile to all you plant lovers out there! Be it a balcony, a patio, or an acre it’s time to get ‘down and dirty’. Express your personal style by using plants that you enjoy looking at, that make you happy, and present you with the colours which will light up your eyes. Be kind to them in return. If they like a little shade make sure they have it – if they love soaking up the sun, please them in the hottest,
Clean up Now is the time to refresh & revitalize. Remove those dead leaves and rake up winter debris. Energize Feed your lawn for a thick, lush look. Check with West Van Florist to find the fertilizer you need for optimal results.
brightest part of your garden. And, of course, fertilize and water your plants regularly so they keep flowering, growing, and making you delight in their performance. The next time you’re at West Van Florist, do yourself a favour, and take a leisurely amble amongst our array of annual and perennial plants for sale. Our garden shop staff love to share their knowledge…and could just ’turn you on’ to a new favourite!
Prune Spring-blooming plants should be pruned right after flowering has finished.
Pull weeds Nab those weeds on a regular basis. Don’t let them flower and set seed. Start sowing Think about coolseason vegetables and herbs… yes, it’s time to start sowing the seeds. Shop early For the best selection,
shop early for your perennial plants. At West Van Florist Home & Garden, April is the perfect time to come in, take a look at our great perennials, and find just what you want.
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Cynthia Vincent long sleeve cardigan in cream $330 Jade Tribe messenger bag $235 La Fee Maraboutee layered tank dress with leather belt $301 Matiko Calista Wedge sandal in natural $195
Jewelry by local designer Shereen De Rousseau Howlite, patina and laborite bead bracelet $350 Patina-linked long necklace with turquoise bead and patina medallion $375 Black onyx-beaded necklace with patina medallion $300
3PRING #RUSH By MARIA SPITALE-LEISK Photography PETER TAYLOR Outside the spring raindrops are falling, but inside Kiss and Makeup things are warming up as the new spring fashion lines arrive. The makeup and fashion mecca – at Park Royal Village – is infatuated with Cynthia Vincent threads. Vincent’s feminine chic designs exude confidence and are extremely versatile; classic slip dresses and oversized cardigans at are the heart of her collection. Kiss and Makeup model Alexandra Zaytseva strolled into the store in early spring, and the staff couldn’t resist dressing her up in some of the sensational clothes and accessories that dot every corner of the boutique. The Cynthia Vincent long sleeve cardigan is new for spring. This lightweight sheath – in a soft, creamy nude colour – provides a touch of classy warmth for when the sun goes down. It’s a great alternative to your black cardigan from winter. A vintage woven JADEtribe messenger bag brings a hint of funky to an otherwise neutral look. It’s the perfect purse for a day of shopping at Park Royal. Or you can throw a juicy romance novel in the messenger bag and head to the beach at Ambleside. Don’t mess with the crinkled look of the La Fee Maraboutee layered tank dress. This is a fabulous dress to take on a holiday, because the look of the fabric is supposed to be wrinkled. So stuff in it your suitcase and forget ironing it later. You are on vacation, after all. Wedge sandals are a hot item for spring and summer 2011, and the cutest – but more importantly comfortable – pair of sandals is in store at Kiss and Makeup. The Matiko Calista Wedge Sandal, in natural, meshes well with everything from denim cut offs to maxi dresses. Alexandra is wearing jewelry made by Vancouver designer Shereen De Rousseau, whose unique style of recreating vintage pieces with precious stones will definitely turn some heads your way. “Light up the world” is Stila’s spring campaign. So put your best face forward with natural finish oil-free foundation from Stila. Add a sweep of sun bronzer and you’ll have everyone reaffirming that you’re a natural beauty. And don’t leave home without double duty lip and cheek stains – in punchy colours such as cherry and raspberry crush – for quick touchups. Kiss and Makeup is located at 925 Main Street, Park Royal Village, 604-922-6292, Spring 2011 / West Vancouver Living 17 kissandmakeupstore.com.
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Bosu model Wendy Lewis is a BCRPA certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor at the West Vancouver Community Centre. For information about personal training or health and fitness programs contact Davida Witala 604-925-7231 or dwitala@westvancouver.ca
Lunge to Bosu
Targets quads, glutes & obliques
• Stand behind the Bosu, holding the medicine ball in front of you • Step forward and place one foot on the centre of the Bosu • Lower down until both knees are bent 90 degrees, then rotate torso toward the front leg • Repeat
Side Balance on Bosu
Targets abdominals, gluteus medius & spinal stabilizers
• Lie across Bosu on your side, keeping your foot and hand down to help with balance. • Engage your core and reach your top arm overhead, then lift the top leg. • Hold for five seconds, then lower and repeat. • More advanced option: lift both arms and legs off the floor.
Bosu Push Up
Targets pectorals, deltoids & triceps
• Flip Bosu over and place hands on flat side with your body in a plank position; hands should be below your shoulders • Bend elbows to lower into push up • Press back up • Engage abdominals to maintain a neutral spine throughout this exercise • Repeat
Back Extension on Bosu Targets spinal extensors, rhomboids
• Lie face down over the Bosu • Find your centre of balance, with your feet off the floor • Elbows should be wide, with fingertips at side of the head • Contract abdominals, engage glutes and lift chest forward and up into a gentle back extension • Contract abdominals to maintain length in the lower back • Lower back down, then repeat • More advanced option: reach arms overhead as you perform back extension 18 West Vancouver Living / spring 2011
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Bright, vibrant bathing suit hues are back for the summer season. Think neon pinks and greens gelling together on every style of swimwear, from string bikinis to the hottest suit at the moment - the monokini. This one-piece number - with gaping cutouts up the sides - boasts a flirtatious twist when next to its conventional counterparts.
The Versatile Suit This separates suit by Flip has brightly coloured stripes on one side and is solid black on the other, providing fun mix-and-match opportunities. The boy short bottoms feature a roll top which doesn’t dig into your sides and can provide more coverage if desired. Available in Size XS-L Halter - $35 Bottom - $39
Swimsuit Etc. (Park Royal South)
The Surfer Suit Roxy - a staple in West Coast surf and swim culture - has come out with a notice-me design that is fun and flirty. With its bold, colourful geometric print and contrasting polka-dot trim, this suit will turn heads while at the beach or just lounging poolside. Available in Size S-L Top- $44 (Available in D-cup) Bottom - $40
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The Miracle suit Look ten pounds lighter in ten seconds - that is the Miraclesuit promise. Made with a special patented fabric called Miratex, Miraclesuit uses figureflattering prints and strategic use of draping. Available in Size 10-18 $174
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Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Dill Hollandaise
Chicken Satay with Chili Dipping Sauce
BBQ Pulled Pork with Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Did someone say beer for breakfast? You bet. Skip the Mimosa and go straight for the ale by cleverly pairing this brunch favourite with the crisp, yet soft, citrus character of Lost Coast’s Tangerine Wheat Ale ($17.99 per 6pk) from California. This hefeweizen style of beer has a natural tangerine flavour, added during the brewing process, which cuts nicely through the creamy Hollandaise of the bennies.
Some people suggest a light ale or lager when pairing beer with spicy foods. Your taste buds are so overwhelmed by the heat that you don’t get to appreciate the true character of a bolder beer. At seven per cent alcohol, the Fat Tug IPA from Vancouver Island’s Driftwood Brewery ($5.99 per 650ml) is hoppy and clean, so it works as an aperitif that stands up to even the spiciest of Mexican and Thai appetizers.
For savoury meals with a higher fat content - such as pulled pork or shepherd’s pie - select a beer that provides a balance of subtle sweetness and nutty malt. B.C.’s award-winning A Wee Angry Scotch Ale by Russell Brewery ($6.49 per 650ml) is characterized by a slight smoky aftertaste, which will only enhance the rich barbeque flavour of the pulled pork.
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By Maria Spitale-Leisk
A fashion showcase is part of the culture on a cruise ship There are formal evenings onboard the ship and then there are day trips in the port of call. Strolling down the ancient paths of Santorini, in Greece, you will want to go for a breezy chic look: think billowy dresses and white cotton eyelet blouses, with a hint of teal to match the colour of the sea below. And comfortable, yet stylish, footwear is a must-have for these seaside adventures. Neutral-toned sandals with jewel embellishments will draw attention to that
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A FRAICHE perspective By MARIA SPITALE-LEISK
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that brought acclaimed chef Dino Renaerts to the West Vancouver fine dining scene. He could have cooked at the some of the top culinary destinations in the world: New York, Europe. He had the talent. At one point Renaerts was planning to move to Zurich - where he had landed a job at a two star Michelin-rated restaurant. But then he broke his leg skiing. The first week of September 2001 was shaping up to change the trajectory of Renaerts’ career. He had been offered a partnership in Bistro Pastis – a celebrated French dining room in Kitsilano. After the news broke on 9/11, the deal was dead. “It (the terrorist attacks) really threw a wrench in everybody’s plans,” recalls Renaerts. “September 11 really scared the hell out of my partner, so everything was off the table.” Months later, when Renaerts starting looking at jobs in the Napa Valley, he learned it was next to impossible to get a working visa in the United States. “Not unless you were a doctor,” affirms Renaerts. Still, he has no regrets about keeping his feet locked in the Lower Mainland. “Everything worked out,” says Renaerts. “Everything happens for a reason.” It was also accidental that Renaerts even became chef at all. He was dabbling at cooking as a hobby just out of high school, when a friend of his asked him to come work at Kettle of Fish in Vancouver. This was around 1987. “Initially I thought it [working in a high volume kitchen] was intense,” admits Renaerts. “It was an eye opener for sure.” He pursued those feelings of intrigue and enrolled in the Dubrulle Culinary Institute in Vancouver.
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Renaerts ended up apprenticing at The William Tell, then donned the chef’s hat at Bishop’s and Le Gavroche; all three restaurants were big players in the culinary scene in Vancouver in the ‘90s. There was a food revolution of sorts brewing at that time: the sourcing out of sustainable ingredients. Of course that was followed up by the 100-mile diet. “It was just such a great learning experience, breaking everything down,” he says. “The mushroom pickers would come to the back door. The fish we would get from an actual fisherman. It was around the time when Hazelmere Organic Farm first came on the scene.” Renaerts’ career took off shortly after that. Soon he was cooking for celebrities and royalty in the esteemed kitchens of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and the Hotel Vancouver, In 1999, Renaerts became the first chef in Canada to receive a sommelier certification. Having that extensive wine knowledge helps considerably with flavour profiles and menu pairings, he says. “I can think about what wine is in the cellar and what’s seasonal right now and how can we incorporate the two,” explains Renaerts. He did eventually end up making it to the Napa Valley – for the Sonoma Wine Summit. At the last second, Renaerts was asked to sub in for American culinary legend, Charlie Trotter, at a wine seminar. And it is his love of vino that
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out towards Howe Sound, you might even be able to see exactly where your fish came from: The restaurant sometimes finds fisherman that bring in their bounty from Keats or Bowen Island. At the family home, just above the Capliano Golf and Country Club, the Renaertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoy pancake breakfasts on the weekend. Nessa and Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two young daughters, Isabella and Sofia have a favourite pancake topping: jelly from cherries that the family canned together, and whipped cream. Back in the British Properties, Renaerts has another fresh idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered great hikes just outside of Fraiche,â&#x20AC;? he reveals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been mulling it over with the chefs, to see if we can get outside for a break for an hour. Maybe we will look for chanterelles.â&#x20AC;?
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accommodate a grand living room with a big picture window. Another wall was taken down to give a once-tiny dining space some breathing room. Here’s where O’Brien got creative. There needed to be a structural post in between the dining room and living room; using another non-structural post, she ended up creating an open bookshelf. Circular agate bookends – bought from Da Vinci’s Home in Ambleside – were purposely chosen for the shelf as to not interfere with the open concept of the room. First impressions are important, and O’Brien’s downstairs entranceway passes the test. Soft, track lighting gently falls on the minimalistic, handselected décor in the foyer. “Dolly” – a life-sized resin sheep that is also from Da Vinci’s – is a conversation piece. “I wanted guests to feel like they were walking into an art gallery,” reveals O’Brien. There are even areas of the house where painting on the walls is encouraged. O’Brien’s daughters’ bathroom is wallpapered
with Graham and Brown “frames”. These blank canvases are meant to be drawn on. When the girls’ friends come over, everyone heads to this inviting bathroom to hang out. Down the hall, the master bedroom is a sanctuary for O’Brien. Grey-blue lotus Farrow and Ball wallpaper drapes down a lone wall. “It’s ideal to use colours that have natural, undertones so they complement the environmental light,” she says. When designing her own personal space or a client’s, one thing remains consistent: O’Brien’s wide use of West Vancouver sourced materials. “Everyone is on to the 100-mile diet; I try to do the 10-mile design track,” she says. “We all want to keep our local retailers in business.” For more information on Lael O’Brien Design you can visit her website at www.laelobriendesign.com
By MARIA SPITALE-LEISK Photography by PETER TAYLOR SPRING 2011 / WEST VANCOUVER LIVING 31
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A dark crossover-type truck rolls up in front of Whole Foods at Park Royal Village. A black, polished Prada loafer hits the pavement by the driver’s side door. A 22-yearold hockey prodigy from West Vancouver steps out. John Negrin smiles, and then graciously extends his hand. The defenseman with the Abbotsford Heat – of the American Hockey League is ready for his close up. During our interview he talks about his favourite West Van haunts, an affinity for European-bred fashion, and how he’s striving to be a hero off the ice.
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WV Living: When did you first take to the ice? JN: I took power skating at a young age with a buddy. I didn’t start playing hockey until I was around nine years old. I remember my first tryout to this day. I had two left shin pads and my mom’s sweater for a jersey. A nice touch! WV Living: You started playing minor hockey in West Vancouver before moving on to the North Shore Winter Club. What are your thoughts on the WV minor hockey program and how it prepared you for a higher calibre of hockey? JN: I enjoyed my time with West Van minor hockey. I am still friends with some of the guys that were on my first team. I just remember it being a lot of fun and it gave me that motivation to want to improve. WV Living: How did you manage to balance school at West Van Secondary with a budding hockey career? JN: At the age of 16, I moved away from home to play in the Western Hockey league for the Kootenay Ice. The toughest part about school was the long road trips across Western Canada during the season. We would have study sessions on the road. WV Living: What do you like to do in your spare time on the North Shore? JN: I am here in the summers so I like to get outdoors: golfing, a bike ride or just a day at the beach. WV Living: What is your favourite West Van restaurant? JN: It would have to be Rose Thai. It is a cute little restaurant on Marine Drive run by a beautiful lady named Rose. Great food! WV Living: What do you like to eat before a game? JN: I normally eat spinach salad, gluten free pasta and chicken before my game. WV Living: Interestingly enough, our magazine includes a fitness feature on Bosu exercises. What do you get out of Bosu? JN: Core strength is so important in sports. Working with the Bosu challenges both your core and your balance. I try to integrate it into my workouts as much as possible. WV Living: Also on the topic of workouts, you train in martial arts (Kung Fu, MMA, etc.) How does it help you prepare for the occasional on-ice bout? JN: There are so many different aspects to martial arts – which makes it beneficial. We work on flexibility, balance, speed, and strength. We also work on many different forms of fighting which help on the ice. I would say the most important part of martial arts is the mental training– keeping a quiet and present mind.
WV Living: You have a keen sense of style. Have you always been fashionable? JN: Well thank you! I have three sisters and they have no problem telling me kindly to hang that shirt back up in the closet. I like to dress casually so my favourite thing to wear is a good old pair o’ jeans. WV Living: Donning a dapper suit comes with the territory of being a professional hockey player. Do you have a favourite designer? JN: My favorite designer is Hugo Boss. WV Living: You were drafted by the Calgary Flames, in 2007, in Ohio? Was your family with you? JN: I ended up going to the draft with just my agent. We had no idea where I was going to be drafted since I had spent half of my season out with a high ankle sprain. I wish my family was there to share that experience because they put so much time and effort into it. WV Living: April 3, 2009 was your first NHL game. That is pretty close to playoff territory. You had just been assigned to Calgary on an emergency basis that day. So does that mean that didn’t have any time to mentally prepare for something like that? JN: I had no time to mentally prepare, which was a blessing. If I had time to sit and think about it, I would have been way more nervous. I got the call the night before the game at 12 a.m. and flew out that morning at 5 a.m. Once I got there I literally strapped on the boots and played. It was a memorable day. WV Living: And in the three games that you played with the Flames, you recorded an assist. That is pretty incredible. Do you remember them announcing your name on the loudspeaker? JN: That was the one thing I remember so vividly. I was on the bench sitting beside Todd Bertuzzi. I heard my name on the loudspeaker; he tapped me on the shoulder and said “good job, kid”. I grew up idolizing Todd Bertuzzi. WV Living: Being from Vancouver, how do you support the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks? JN: Touchy question! Let’s just say I like them both. WV Living: If you weren’t a professional hockey player, what other career would you like to have? JN: I would love to be a singer/guitar player. Music is a passion of mine, and something that I just feel really comfortable doing. WV Living: How do use your status in the hockey community to be a hero off the ice? JN:We (Abbotsford Heat) try to get out in the community and do school and hospital visits as much as possible. Playing hockey is such a small part of life in the big picture.
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