Blacksticks Hockey Player, interview with Shea McAleese
1. How do you find the team’s level of the World League in Buenos Aires?
It’s exceptional. You have 10 of the best 20 teams in the World here and every game has been tough! As tonight was Canada played very well and we couldn’t come away with the win!
2. How do you find the experience of playing in Argentina?
It’s great. Excluding the result tonight. The crowd is awesome and always supporting us but in general good hockey! I love the place as a whole hockey has a good standing in the public and is very cool here which makes it fun!
3. What are the the best moments of this semi-final so far?
I think the crowd is awesome and very passionate! The overall vibe of Buenos Aires is amazing!
Let’s get into the team:
4. From your teammates, which one is the one who is making the best out of this trip?
I think George Muir one of our younger players he is definitely embracing Argentina and the culture! Always getting out and about in the city and taking cool pics!
5. Which one is your roommate and why?
Dev Manchester is my roomy. He is my roomy because he doesn’t snore haha. I am a light sleeper so need the same as we always share with another player.
6. Which member of the Blacksticks is the best one at jokes?
Phil Burrows, he is the oldest but always having a laugh and making the guys laugh!!!
7. Which one of the Blacksticks is the most untidy one?
Would have to be Blair Tarrant & Kane Russel, not that it’s too bad more organised chaos. Everything has it’s unique place!
8. Who has more success with the ladies?
Haha this I don’t actually know, all the guys have wives or girlfriends!
