Belfast's moustache man!

Interview from Door 8

If there's one guy who has made a big impact on the Giants and the Elite league this season its Brandon Benedict. The larger than life character and not to mention a very impressive Movember moustache. He is a skilled utility player, hitting hard and playing harder with 32 games played, 14 goals and 31 assists he is making a big impact on the league as well.

SM: Describe the real Brandon Benedict; your likes/dislikes/hobbies.

I like to play some golf when I get a chance to, I like to relax, and watch movies.

SM: How different are the Belfast fans from the crowds you're used to?

Fans are really good here, very welcoming, It makes the whole experience here better.

SM: What has been your favourite experience of Belfast so far?

Belfast as a city is great, the people are lovely and create a great atmosphere at games as well.

SM: If you could play with any current NHL team which would you choose?

Rangers, they're great.

SM: Which player past or present would you like to play with?

Fleury, the man is a legend!

SM: What has been your proudest moment?

Playing in the memorial cup.

SM: Who has been the biggest influence in your life?

My dad is the biggest influence in my life, couldn't have asked for a more supportive dad.

SM: Which team has impressed you most in the Elite League this year?

Our biggest rivals this year are Coventry, they're the team to beat.

SM: Where do you see yourself in five years time?

I see myself working something in business, if not still playing hockey!

SM: Do you have any superstitious rituals you do before a match?

I'm not very superstitious but I always put right things on before left.

SM: What would you like Santa to bring you in your stocking?

Um...chocolate

SM: What is your new years resolution?

I want to get into healthier eating.

Cardiff	v	Edinburgh
11th February 2012 19:00
Dundee	v	Hull
11th February 2012 19:00
Nottingham	v	Belfast
11th February 2012 19:00
Sheffield	v	Coventry
11th February 2012 19:00
Fife	v	Braehead
11th February 2012 19:15
Braehead	v	Fife
12th February 2012 00:00

Dundee	6-2	Fife
5th February 2012 18:30
Cardiff	4-5	Braehead
5th February 2012 18:00
Sheffield	2-4	Belfast
5th February 2012 17:00
Coventry	6-1	Fife
4th February 2012 19:30
Belfast	4-1	Cardiff
4th February 2012 19:00
Nottingham	6-2	Dundee
4th February 2012 19:00

	Club	GP	W	L	OL	GF	GA	Pts
1	Belfast Giants	41	33	8	3	167	83	69
2	Nottingham Panthers	40	30	10	2	182	87	62
3	Sheffield Steelers	35	30	5	0	133	77	60
4	Coventry Blaze	40	25	15	1	153	113	51
5	Cardiff Devils	39	20	19	10	124	112	50
6	Braehead Clan	39	22	17	2	146	127	46
7	Hull Stingrays	41	11	30	4	107	165	26
8	Edinburgh Capitals	38	11	27	3	89	170	25
9	Dundee Stars	40	7	33	5	95	163	19
10	Fife Flyers	39	7	32	5	79	178	19

Peterborough	v	Guildford
8th February 2012 19:45
Swindon	v	Basingstoke
11th February 2012 17:45
Guildford	v	Peterborough
11th February 2012 18:00
Slough	v	Sheffield
11th February 2012 18:30
Milton Keynes	v	Bracknell
11th February 2012 19:00
Manchester	v	Telford
11th February 2012 19:00

Slough	3-0	Basingstoke
5th February 2012 18:30
Guildford	4-2	Milton Keynes
5th February 2012 18:00
Manchester	6-3	Swindon
5th February 2012 17:30
Telford	6-8	Peterborough
5th February 2012 17:30
Sheffield	3-0	Peterborough
4th February 2012 19:30
Milton Keynes	1-3	Manchester
4th February 2012 19:00

	Club	GP	W	L	OL	GF	GA	Pts
1	Guildford Flames	38	26	12	3	172	111	55
2	Manchester Phoenix	39	24	15	3	145	123	51
3	Slough Jets	37	24	13	2	167	117	50
4	Sheffield Steeldogs	38	22	16	4	119	101	48
5	Milton Keynes Lightning	37	22	15	1	116	99	45
6	Basingstoke Bison	38	21	17	2	135	126	44
7	Swindon Wildcats	39	15	24	5	126	134	35
8	Bracknell Bees	37	13	24	8	107	142	34
9	Peterborough Phantoms	38	14	24	2	123	164	30
10	Telford Tigers	39	9	30	2	106	199	20

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