Interview mit Rebells Verteidiger Andrew Hildreth (USA)

Die Neuverpflichtung der Rebells Andrew Hildreth, einer der weltbesten Verteidigern, ist nun seit Ende August in der Schweiz. der helikopter hat das amerikanische Ausnahmetalent zum Interview getroffen.

Nickname: Hildo, Hildesseus
Your slogan/device:  „To be number one, one must never settle for good enough and always improve, always get better.“
Favorit music: Indie Rock, Techno/electronica
Favorit movie: Gladiator and Sin City
Favorit food: Hot Buffalo Wings
Favorit drink: Mountain Dew
Favorit team: Boston Bruins/Detroit Red Wings
Hobby: Dek/Ball/Street-Hockey

 

Andrew, how do you like Switzerland so far, and the people here?

Switzerland is phenominal. Everywhere you go there are countless landscapes that I never get to see in the States. The people here are exceptionally nice and always willing to help out.

What about the Swiss Streethockey and the 4vs4 – no offside game?

We play 4v4 tournaments in the states, so I was used to the game somewhat. The big difference is 16 minutes there and 60 minutes here.

How are your teammates/do you feel accepted and as apart oft he team?

I felt instantly apart of the team and havent felt  any different. Even my time in January I felt a part of the family of the Rebells.

How do you prepare yourself before a game? Any rituals?

Not really, I visualize what I am going to do on the rink and hope my visions go into the gameplay.

What are your goals for this season, in sport and pesonal life?

I wish to continue as a producer for scoring and assists to keep our one loss the way it is. That means a championship and cup would have to be in store yet again to the Rebells. Personal life i wish to become president of Switzerland of course.

How is your german so far ? *smiling*

Ich spreche perfekt Deutsch. Day by day I get a bit better. I try and stay away from Stucki as he teaches me bad words. 

What do you like and dislike here?

I like how the games are longer and there is a battle until the end of the game. Even when the score is 21-3, Martigny was still playing hard. I dislike how it always rains for home games. I also dislike how there is only one store that has Mountain Dew in Zug.

What makes your team Oberwil Rebells so strong?

There are a lot of friendships on the team and it helps us play our game better because we are not „just“ teammates. Any given game we have 3 solid lines that will score goals, keep our goalie with few shots, and make good plays.

What was your biggest highlight in Streethockey?

In Switzerland, I think my hit against the captain of Bonstetten. (monster open-asphalt hit) But  the best moment in my career would be beating Canada in Pilsen 2009 and seeing their faces afterwords J.

Will you participate at the next World Championship 2011 in Bratislava?

Of course, it ist he best event the sport has to offer. Hopefully we hvae enough energy to win our semifinal game and get into the gold medal game and play Slovakia.

Which personality does impress you the most?

The person that influenced my life most was my Junior Hockey coach, John Gardner. He taught me many lessons that cant be taught through simple drills and books. A famous person would bet he great Mario Lemieux. He was not only one of the best to ever play the sport, but his love of the game is most important.

And with which you would like to speak out?

Randy Moss in the NFL. He is the biggest disgrace to professional athletes with his attitude and the way he goes about himself.

Which characteristics do you hate most?

People with large ego’s who shouldnt have them. Confidence is okay, but cockiness is different. I also dislike people who believe they are better than someone else.

What was your biggest dream as a child?

To play in the NHL. After I realized this dream was just a dream, I was 16 when I decided this and that I wanted to own my own inline hockey facility.

After some months now here, would you decide again, to come to Switzerland?

So far, I enjoy the food, the people and the hockey. I believe yes I would. Hopefully, the rest of the season goes well to hold to my decision J.

Make a deciscion:

Beer or wine?   Beer, is that a serious question?
Fondue or Steak? Come on, I am a man, I eat cows for breakfast lunch and dinner. Steak.

Finish the following sentences:

Nightlife in Switzerland is open too late.
Pege wishes he could stop penalty shots... I mean my penalty shots.
In NHL 11 I dominate der Helikopter.
Dopingtest are for dopes.
US and A is missing me.
I have the dress-no. 18 because Döbi is so wonderful. But my big brother taught me alot about hockey and he wore it for his high school team. My first year I got to wear 18 and ever since I have been 18.

Say, what you always wanted to say.

I wish McDonalds had Double Cheeseburgers and a Dollar Menu, Figure it out Switzerland.

Thank you and good luck for the rest of the season!