The Northstars are Newcastle's national ice hockey team, playing in the Australian Ice Hockey League. Get to know the Northstars players as they progress through the 2019 season.
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Name: Patrick Nadin
Number: 91
Where were you born? Newcastle
What suburb do you live now? Merewether
How did you get into hockey? Friends invited me out one night and was hooked ever since
How long have you played for the Northstars? This is my sixth year in the league
What's your favourite hockey memory? Plenty of great memories! A favourite would be getting the opportunity to move overseas and play for Notre Dame
Do you have a trademark hockey move? Backhand toe drag
Which team do you follow in the NHL? Tampa Bay Lightning
Do you think you would make a good goalie? Absolutely
What would you to say to someone who has never been to a hockey game? Come down and experience a game - you will be hooked
What do you do for a day job? Studying and pouring beers at a local pub
What is your dream job? Something where I get paid to travel the world
Do you have any superstitions? Nah, don't believe in superstitions
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be? Can't go past a pub steak
If you could time travel, would you go to the past or future? The past
Who would you like to be stuck on a deserted island with? Josh Secomb [Northstars strength and conditioning trainer]
What is the craziest thing you have ever done? Might keep that one a secret
How would people describe you? Enjoys long romantic walks
If you could master one skill you don't have right now, what would it be? Learn another language