ECHL Wheeling Nailers

10 Questions with Bernie Chmiel

Published on August 2, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
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Born: February 12, 1982

From: Pittsburgh, PA

Height: 6'0

Weight: 205 lbs

G.S. "When did you start playing hockey?"

B.C. "I started skating when I was 4 and started playing hockey when I was 5."

G.S. "What is the best or worst nickname you've ever had?"

B.C. "I'd say the worst I ever had was 'Bern Dog'."

G.S. "Who was your favorite player growing up?"

B.C. "Ray Bourque."

G.S. "What is your favorite food?"

B.C. "Any kind of steak...cooked medium."

G.S. "What is your favorite movie/tv show/musician(s)?"

B.C. "Favorite movie...I'd have to say "Caddy Shack." My favorite show, right now, is "Entourage" and musician...let's go with Pearl Jam."

G.S. "If you were stranded on a deserted island, who's the one person you want with you?"

B.C. "Hmm, that's a tough one. I don't think I could choose a person. I'd have to say my dog. He's a boxer named Luca."

G.S. "What is your dream car?"

B.C. "Range Rover."

G.S. "Off the ice, what are your hobbies?"

B.C. "I play a lot of golf....what else...poker. Is poker a hobby?"

G.S. "Yeah, definitely."

G.S. "If you had a plane ticket to anywhere, where you go?"

B.C. "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii."

G.S. "Finally, what would you do for a Klondike Bar?"

B.C. "Anything!"

G.S. "Well, that's it. Thanks for taking the time to talk with us and congratulations on signing."

B.C. "Anytime."

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