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After finishing the regular season as the top scoring Moose defenceman, Sven Butenschon took your "Ask-a-Moose" questions, you can read his answers below. Stay tuned for the next Ask-a-Moose feature!
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What was your favourite part of hockey when playing in your young days? Bryce - Winnipeg, MB
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Playing outside with my friends and family.
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When did you decide that you wanted to be a professional hockey player? Mitchell - Winnipeg, MB
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Since the day I put on skates.
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Growing up outside Winnipeg, were you a big Jets fan or did you cheer for someone else? Matt - Winnipeg, MB
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I was a big Jets fan.
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Wilkes-Barre is known for having great fan support. What was it like playing there during the 1999-2000 and 2000-01 seasons? Matt - Winnipeg, MB
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It was a lot of fun playing in the first season there.
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You played with Christobal Huet last season in Mannheim. Huet is now one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season. What was he like last season? Matt - Winnipeg, MB
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He was our best player, an amazing friend and a really great friend.
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Big fan of yours since Pittsburgh. My question is, most teams would have been interested in a solid big defenceman; why did you choose the Canucks? Do you consider their affiliation team before signing? Devin - Winnipeg, MB
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I decided to sign in Vancouver because I would either play in the NHL or my home town, so it was a good situation to go into.
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Hey Sven, great season and best of luck in the post-season! What is the main difference between playing in the AHL and the NHL? What kind of adjustments do you need to make on your part to fit in the parent club, the Vancouver Canucks? Yi - Rochester, NY
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I basically try not to make any changes to my game. I just try to do the things that got me there.
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Is it hard to play against an old teammate? Nita - Anola, MB
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I find it easier to play against old teammates simpley for the bragging rights.
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Hi Sven! You are a really great defenceman and I was wanting to know what it is like to play in front of your hometown? Kelly - Winnipeg, MB
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It has been a very special year for me, being able to play here in Winnipeg and I will never forget it.
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What is your favourite city to play in while on the road in the AHL and why? Matt - Winnipeg, MB
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Houston, because of the weather.
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My question is: Who is your roomie on roadtrips and who is your best buddy on the team? Thanks a bunch. Lauren - Winnipeg, MB
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Craig Darby my roomie and I love hanging out with the whole team.
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Hey Sven, my question to you is, what do you typically do on days off that you don't have games? Manitoba Moose Rock! Stephanie - Portage, MB
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I spend my days off doing things with my kids.
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I watched you play when you were called up to Vancouver and you are a great defenceman! Do you have any pre-game rituals or any superstitions? Good luck the rest of the season! Amina - Vancouver, BC
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The only pre-game ritual I have is eating chicken and pasta (usually at the Olive Garden) and then having an afternoon nap.
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If you could listen to any song by any artist before a game to pump you up, what would that song be? Bradley - Kenora, ON
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Start me up - Rolling Stones
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First off, I would like to say that you are a great defenceman, but my question is, when was the last time you dropped the gloves? And what would it take for you to do it again? I"d love to see you pummel someone! Alex - Winnipeg, MB
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The last time I fought was in New York.
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Do you get nervous before big games, or are you really calm? If you are nervous, how do you sort that problem out so that you are ready to play and are pumped up? Daniel - Winnipeg, MB
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I do get nervous before big games, but I like that feeling and always play bettern when I'm nervous.
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Hi Sven. What will it take to get to the finals in the playoffs? Ethan - Winnipeg, MB
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A lot of hard work and a bit of luck.
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Who are your closest friends in the AHL, or hockey for that matter? Matt - Winnipeg, MB
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Mike Leclerc (Calgary) & Rick DiPietro (New York)
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Hey Sven! First off, you are doing amazing this season with the Moose! How do you find the time to balance being an amazing defenceman and having a family? Thanks, and good luck in the playoffs? Ashley - Winnipeg, MB
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I have an amazing wife who holds the fort down for me when I'm not around.
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If you did not get a chance to play hockey, what other career would you have chosen? Anonymous - Winnipeg, MB
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I would say a policeman or a fireman.
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Sven, do you remember the time we had a pep rally at SCI and you jumped on stage with the band that was playing and mooned the crowd? That was slick. Good luck in the playoffs! Shane - Winnipeg, MB
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Somehow that question always seems to come up. Well I was young and not that smart I guess... Ha Ha Ha
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