BladeMaiden 1,807 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Let’s Get to Know Joe! VSN Interview- Nixon Showing Us All He Is A Goalie Worth Betting On. Weighing in at 150 pounds, the 6’3, 18-year-old goaltender for the Las Vegas Aces is beginning to make his mark on the VHLM. Joe Nixon @Bonzaijoea young and enthusiastic goaltender is just the spice the VHLM cooking pot needed. When Nixon stepped into the VSN studio to do this interview he was all smiles, the kid literally has a gin that go from ear to ear. Nixon was offered all kinds of specialty beverage, but it didn’t go unnoticed by our staff that all he accepted was a regular cup of joe, it is like he wanted us to make the pun! The interview started off on a light note with an inquiry as to what is the locker room atmosphere is like in Vegas. Nixon’s face lit up with excitement as he answered, “It's unbelievable. We're a winning team with a winning culture in a winning city. Everyone here is great, the team is performing well, everyone on the squad is gelling together and getting along. It's a crazy cool atmosphere that can only be experienced. Everyone is getting along and it's showing in our Win Loss record. We're a good team with good potential and everyone in that room knows it.” It is obvious that Vegas is doing well this season and that you have a strong team Kevin Weekes @Lefty has done a lot of the heavy lifting as the starting goaltender thus far rumor on the streets is that you, Joe Nixon, are going to be the starting goalie for Vegas. I then asked if he could expand on those rumors. “I'm crazy blessed to have a coach and GM who believe in me. I've worked extremely hard and I plan on getting all the experience I can before going to the VHL. No disrespect to Kevin. He's an insane goaltender putting up huge numbers, but the staff believes in me and that's just crazy to me. It's a great feeling for me and I'm hoping to do the best I can on that ice night in and night out to help my team win. I've been working hard and I don't know if I really belong in the starter spot just yet with how Kevin has been playing but I really appreciate what the staff has been expressing to me.” I respond by telling Joe that he is obviously a talented goalie and that if Vegas Management is saying he deserves his shot then there is no doubt about it because Vegas has a long history of knowing what goalies preform well and getting them to Vegas one way or another. This next question brings us from looking at where you currently are to look ahead, towards the future. I asked Nixon about what he thinks of the lack of Goalie spots in the VHL. “It's a challenge, for sure, but I'm welcoming it. With rumors of expansions, maybe it'll open up a little? Or maybe I'm just optimistic. I've been reached out to by my Aces GM asking if I'd like to stay under the cap to retain VHLM eligibility for next season due to the lack of spots and that's exactly what I plan on doing. This Vegas squad is great and I love this team with all my heart. If I can stay another year to wait for a goalie spot in the VHL to open up for me, I gladly will without a doubt. I'll work my way up eventually but for now I just gotta ride the VHLM wave. I'm here to stay, Vegas.” Next on the list was seeing who Nixon’s Favorite VHL Goalies are. Nixon had a interesting two prong answer to this question. “Kriketers @hedgehog337was amazing in last season's finals. He's an amazing goalie and I look up to his numbers and his ability greatly when conducting myself as a goalie. He's my favorite goalie in terms of play style. In terms of character, I'd love to be friends with Stoffiday @Stoffiday. Have you heard that man's podcast? It sounds like he'd invite you in and feed you dinner with southern hospitality. What a guy.” It is unsurprising that Stoffiday’s southern charm would appeal to this like minded good-natured goalie. With some time and development, it is a real possibility that Nixon could be joining these elite goaltenders and battling it out with the best of them in the VHL one day soon. As there has been a lot of talk about rivalries this season I thought I would ask Joe a question on the topic. Especially because of all the back and forth going on in the VHLM. Nixon was able to answer the question easily. “Ottawa for sure is my main rival when looking at this season. Those games have been damn good and each one of them have been relatively heated. The players are into it, the staff is into it, and everyone knows it. These two teams just wanna win over the other and it shows when we're on the ice” You can see the passion in his eyes when Nixon talks about wanting to win, you can really see the net-minder’s drive is hardwired into his system, there is no doubt why Jubo @Jubo07 has decided to make him the main goalie for Vegas, who could deny this kids potential? Speaking of Jubo, the next interview question asked Nixon what he thought of his GM In Las Vegas. Nixon responded with out any hesitation and exuberantly stated, “He's great. It's so cool, as I said earlier, that he's put all this belief and trust into me as a young player. He's put together and amazing Vegas squad who are getting along so well, it's really really hard to criticize his moves and signings this season, because it's pretty much all worked. He's a personable dude and working with him has been outstanding.” At this point I informed Joe that this would be the last formal question I would be asking him today. Joe almost seemed disappointed when I told him that, he seemed to really be enjoying the interview process. I then followed up by asking my question about who Nixon considered to be his “Best Bro” in the league. Nixon again answered the question cheerfully and with lightning speed, might have even been as quick as famous glove saves on the ice. “Kevin Weekes without a doubt. He's a great goaltender putting up huge numbers, he's a great guy, a cool dude to hang out with and train with, and taking his starting job sometimes hurts a little but he knows I've been putting in work and is proud of me and I couldn't ask any more from a bro like that. Super cool dude, definitely my top bro.” It was at this point when I asked Nixon if he would be willing to answer some fun questions for the fans. He responded with another ear to ear smile and stated “I can’t wait” For the Fans! Favorite Colour: Green! Player # 17 Do you do anything for good luck before a game? Always! I have super strict rituals that I never mess up. I have the same spot on the bench, I put all my pads on the exact same way, and get there the exact same time. Since day 1! Do you have pets? A Husky named Snowball! Love him to death! Best Post games Tweet you ever made? "He'll stop those shots any week " After a Weekes shutout hahaha What do you do for fun outside hockey? Bowling! Call me Mookie Betts I guess because if I wasn't here I might be in the PBA. Bowling has always been my second sport and I've never stopped loving it just as much as hockey. (1298) Jubo and Bonzaijoe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thranduil 293 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Nice, I'm loving that there is a new generation of players following the S64 ones that looks even stronger and better! Gets me pumped for the future. Can't wait to see Nixon and the other guys hit VHL ice in S65! Bonzaijoe and BladeMaiden 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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