How well does Staios, Reasoner and Horcoff know Ethan Moreau?
Friday, 04.01.2008 / 5:07 PM
/ Off the Ice
Edmonton Oilers captain Ethan Moreau returned to action last week after a lengthy absence due to injury. Prior to him returning, we asked several of his long time teammates - Marty Reasoner, Steve Staios and Shawn Horcoff - some questions to see how well they knew their captain.
![]() Steve Staios |
![]() Marty Reasoner |
![]() Shawn Horcoff |
![]() Ethan Moreau |
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| What is the name of his pet? | He's got a little dog named Stella. It's a fru fru little dog that he won't admit to liking. | Stella. Because it's his favourite beer. | I know he's got a dog, small one… Stella. | Stella. |
| What was his first ever job? | Sneaking into the casino and stealing money in Orilia. | Probably a taxicab driver. | Probably playing in the NHL. He made it when he was 18, just ask him. | I cut the grass at a driving range with a hand lawnmower. |
| What band would he pay any money to see? | Pearl Jam. | He doesn't pay for anything but I know he's a big Pearl Jam fan and he thinks he's buddies with guys from Fleetwood Mac. | Pearl Jam, no brainer. | Pearl Jam. |
| What type of stick does he use? | Any company that pays him enough money. | It's a Compro. I think he's the only guy in the league that uses it - actually it hasn't been used yet since he hasn't played in a year. | A Compro. | Compro. |
| What was his draft position? | How could I forget? He talks about it all the time. 14 to Chicago. | 14th. Same as me. | First round, I'll give him 8th. | 14th overall. |
| What is his favourite city on the road? | Chicago. | Chicago. | New York. | Chicago. |
| What is his favourite restaurant on the road? | Bolo in Chicago. | Morton's Steakhouse. | That's pretty tough. Nobu in Dallas. | Bolo in Chicago. |
| Ethan's favourite sport after hockey is… | Golf. | Basketball. | Basketball. | Basketball. |
| What is his golf handicap? | He lies. He'll say he's more but he's probably about an eight. | He probably says it's a six but it's actually a 10. | He'll probably tell you he's a 12 or so but he's probably a 10. | Six. |
| How many teeth does he have missing? | Front four. | At least four in front unless it's two huge ones. | Four in front. | Four. |
| What is his usual pre-game meal? | Salmon and a little bit of pasta and salad. | Pasta, chicken, salad and salmon. | Big salad, lots of vegetables to start. A little chicken and probably a little pasta. | Fish, salad, that's about it. |
| Where did he play Junior? | Niagara Falls and Sudbury. | He started in Niagara Falls then he went to Sudbury. He can't tell me enough about his accolades in junior. | Niagara Falls. | Niagara Falls and Sudbury. |







