'I'm No Goon!'

[Andre LeBastard 112]

'I'm No Goon!'
Mississauga Hounds rookie centre Andre LeBastard spoke to local Mississagua News reporter Nomas Veritas, following last night's 8-3 loss at the hands of the second place Yukon Rush. Lebastard was busy early in the VHLM game, as the Ottawa native fought Vin Calia and then was promptly handed a Game Misconduct for Instigation, all this just 3 seconds after the opening face-off. Our statisticians are checking to see if that is some sort of League record for the earliest ever Game Misconduct penalty. A Game Misconduct penalty three seconds after the opening face-off is pretty impressive, by any standard.

 

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Vin Calia (YUK) for Fighting (Major) at 0:03, Andre Lebastard (MIS) for Fighting (Major) at 0:03, Andre Lebastard (MIS) for instigated a fight (Game Misconduct) at 0:03

 

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"Look", LeBastard told our reporter, "I'm no goon", he (Calia), said something to me and I reacted and I gave him a couple of punches in the face, that's all."  "After the game, back in the room, Coach told me I need to relax a little bit, so hopefully, I can avoid getting another game Misconduct Penalty like that". 

 

Speculation as to just what the Yukon player might have said to Andre to get that sort of response is rife on social media, but LeBastard would not be drawn, saying "As far as I am concerned the matter was dealt with on the ice." "I don't like getting the Game Misconduct penalty, obviously. For sure it doesn't help the team, but sometimes as a rookie, you have to step up." "Everybody knows Calia is in the Top Five in league scoring, but Coach also told me not to give anyone too much respect, regardless." At 6'3" and 202lbs, Andre LeBastard certainly has the size to look after himself on the ice in any physical contest, if not the desire to play only a physical game. "As I said, I don't see myself as that kind of player." "I have two older brothers and they used to push me around when we were kids a lot, but since I got big they stopped", he said with a smile. "so I can handle myself, I just like to play a more offensive role", he finished.

[Andre LeBastard 112]

On 5/4/2020 at 1:29 AM, Tate said:

1. You claim not to be a goon, if that's the case, what kind of player are you?

2. If you're not a goon, why do you fight so much?

3. Would you say you have anger issues?

4. What's your number one pet peeve?

5. Does talking about anger and pet peeves make you want to fight me?

6. Are you sure you're not a goon?

7. What if I called you a goon, what would you have to say about that?

8. So I'm pretty sure my Dad can beat up your Dad, is my Dad a goon?

9. Punch or pie?

10. If you chose punch you're a goon. 

 

1. I'm the kinda player to kick your ass.

2. Women keep trying to steal my essence.

3. Too many questions, I'm getting mad now.

4. See #3.

5. You wanna go? Let dance MFer.  

6. Your momma says no.

7. See #1. Then see #1 again. Then see #5. Then come see me.

8. Lemme ask your sister.

9. I punch you out then eat your momma's pie, mmm pie taste good.

10. Hey, I'm no goon! You wanna go? 

[DrHexDex 68]

The VHLM Goalie lifted his hand as he rose with a recorder in hand ready to ask the Mississauga Hounds rookie some questions. "Andre, if you have a few more moments I'd like to ask you some more questions." He stated. "I'd like to ask. . .
1. It seems you have a short temper. Do you feel this will effect how you perform on the ice?
2. With only 2 Goals and 3 Assists what type of player are you looking to be?
3. If too many questions is bugging you why open a public forum for the Press Conference?
4. 3 Seconds into the match seems pretty quick for a fight. Is it more about sending a statement or did Vin really strike a nerve?
5. 25 PIM in 18 Games Played is roughly about 1 PIM. Do you think ref's are out to get you, or is it more of a feeling out process?
6. You average around 1.5 hits a game. If "Goon" isn't your role would it be more of an Enforcer type?
7. 1.5 Million is what you signed for, any ideas on what you're going to do with the money?
8. With almost 20 games under your belt, what would say is your greatest and worst trait on the ice?
9. Is there any form of your game that you will be working on heavily?
10. Is that a start of a rivalry between you and Vin?

That's all I have for you today." He says.