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Dropping the gloves with David Tendeck

Learn about Vancouver Giants’ goaltender David Tendeck
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Vancouver Giants goaltender David Tendeck is in his second Western Hockey League season with the team. The Giants are back in action this weekend with games against Tri-City Americans tonight (Friday) and tomorrow at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre. Gary Ahuja 91Ô­´´ Times

Vancouver Giants goaltender David Tendeck is in his second season with the Vancouver Giants.

Tendeck is six-foot-two and 165 pounds and posted a 4.78 goals against average and .856 save percentage in 22 games last season. In three games this season, he is 1-1 with a 4.78 GAA and .856 save percentage.

He was a sixth round pick of the Giants in the 2014 Western Hockey League bantam draft.

The soon-to-be 18-year-old — he celebrates his birthday near the end of November — from North Vancouver spent a few minutes chatting with Times sports reporter Gary Ahuja about both hockey and his interests off the ice.

Favourite movie: Man of Steel.

Last concert you attended: Never been to a concert.

Pre-game ritual: Nothing stands out. But I have to have pasta as part of my pre-game meal

Pump-up song: Red Flag by Billy Talent.

Favourite meal: Steak and mashed potatoes.

Favourite TV show: The Walking Dead.

Tim Hortons or Starbucks: Tim Hortons.

Smoothie of choice: Strawberry banana.

TV show you recently binge watched: Not a TV guy.

The celebrity that always makes you laugh: Will Ferrell.

The app you spend too much time on: Snapchat.

At the all-you-can-eat buffet, you go straight for the: Meat.

Favourite NHL team: Los Angeles Kings.

Who do you pattern your game after: (San Jose Sharks goaltender) Martin Jones.

If you didn’t play hockey, what sport would you play: Baseball.

If you couldn’t play pro hockey, what would you do occupation-wise: Chiropractor.

Nickname: Tendy.

Biggest name from your hometown/hockey association: (North Shore Winter Club’s) Martin Jones.

The coolest person you have ever met: Nick Helm.

Athlete you admire the most: Sidney Crosby.

One thing people don’t know about you: If I had to drink one thing, it would be carrot juice.

If you could be a superhero, you would be: Superman.


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