| Saturday, March 18, 2006 |
| Heeerrreee's Johnny |
 I had the special privilege to get a one on one interview with the famous Eston Rambler goalie himself, Johnny Meyer. So without further delay, I introduce Johnny Meyer...
Matt: Tell me about yourself?
Johnny: Well Matt, I am 21 years old, born and raised in Eston Saskatchewan. Hockey has been center stage in my life as far as sports go. I currently work out at West Central Road and Rail in the grain business. I live with 3 bachelors by the names of Ned McLean, Darren Oliphant and Dustin Mcloskey. I am from a family of 4. My mother Brenda works at the CIBC here in town, My dad is the Water Manager in town, and my only brother lives out in Calgary and currently wrestles for Stampede wrestling. I hope to become either a Computer Engineer or a Marketing Manager in the near future.
Matt: How long have you been playing hockey/goalie for?
Johnny: My father was a goalie and played some pro hockey, so I was born into it. I had goal equipment strapped on to me the day I could walk. I did play a little forward in minor hockey but then switched full time to goal when I was around 6. My dad would take me to the rink every morning before school and fire pucks at me until it was time to go school.
Matt: Tell me about your past involvements in Hockey?
Johnny: Well I started my minor hockey in Eston. In my second year Pee- Wee I played in Kindersley in their AA program. I played AA minor hockey in Kindersley for 3 years. I was drafted to the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL when I was 15. Then in my first year of Midget I moved to swift current to play AAA Midget for the Legionaries. I lived there for 2 years playing for them. Then when I was 18, I moved to The Pas, Manitoba, and played Junior A hockey for the OCN Blizzard for 2 years. My first year there we won all of Manitoba. Then in my last year of Junior I was traded to Kindersley of the SJHL and played my last year close to home. Currently I am enjoying playing at home for the Eston Ramblers.
Matt: Can you elaborate on the Kindersley Klippers? and How long were you playing with them?
Johnny: I played in Kindersley for one year. It was nice to play my last year of Jr. close to home. Our team got off to a hot start and was favored to go all the way, then some struggles hit and we ended up losing first round in the playoffs. It was a good experience for my family, and me as they were able to watch me more often.
Matt: How would you say the game of hockey changed down the years?
Johnny: I don’t think it has changed a whole lot at our level as compared to the NHL. The rules are constantly changing in the NHL but for the rest of us its stayed the good old great game that we grew up with.
Matt: Who is your favorite hockey team? Anyone you look up to?
Johnny: I grew up loving the Montreal Canadians and Patrick Roy. Then when he got traded I hated the habs and have hated them ever since. I started to like the Leafs not long ago but they too are starting to let me down as of late. I like to cheer for the under dogs a lot, I like success stories like that.
Matt: Okay, those were easy questions, Favorite Rambler?
Johnny: Wow, that’s a question that could get me in trouble. I love all them boys. Its great to finally get to play at home with the friends I grew up with. A lot of these guys I have never gotten to play with, so it’s a great change for my career. I don’t think I could pick just one.
Matt: Which team did you see this year was the biggest threat to the Ramblers?
Johnny: Well we didn’t have a whole lot of trouble with anyone in the regular season, so I was quite confident in our ability to go all the way. Every team seemed to improve as the year went on and into the playoffs, and we just kinda stayed the same. I think if there was one team that maybe gave us the best games in the season was probably Leader. They got a good squad and are tuff to beat in their own barn.
Matt: Could you please describe your website, and what the inspiration was behind it?
Johnny: www.johnnymeyer.net came about last year while I was playing in Kindersley. I really enjoyed working with computers and surfing the net. I played hockey with a kid that was a website designer, and one night when he was over we just decided to make a website. It started with humor and the odd joke and has now just blasted off. I never imagined it getting this popular. I get hits from all over the province and Canada. I try to keep it as local as I can. I think every town needs something like this. It takes a lot of time to keep it going, but its something I thoroughly enjoy. I dedicated the site to my best friend Gavin Oliphant that passed away.
Matt: Summarize this year in three words?
Johnny: Overwhelming, beguilement, catastrophe (the ending that is)
Matt: Would you like to add anything?
Johnny: Thanks for your interest in the Ramblers this season and we hope we can continue entertaining you. This blog is extremely well done and I hope you keep up the good work.
Matt: Thank you Johnny.
Well there you have it our Superstar Eston Ramblers goalie, visit him online at
www.johnnymeyer.net
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| 6 Comments: |
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#1 Goalie Johnny Meyer. go Ramblers! love the site
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I loved the game when i came down. Ramblers da bomb digidy!
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Nice interview. Thanks for some killer memories, till next year.
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Wow...what can I say Matt?! That was well put together. You do such a good job on your site. Keep up the great work!!!
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#1 Goalie Johnny Meyer. go Ramblers! love the site