Marty Truman

Name: Martin Truman

AKA: Michelin Man (Bib)

Occupation: Marketing (Michelin Australia)

Jersey number: 55

Number of years playing hockey: Ice Hockey for 3 years (2006-Present). Field Hockey 18 years (1988-2006).

Favourite NHL/European league team: Colorado Avalanche

What motivated you to take up hockey? Wanted a new sporting challenge, Ice hockey is faster and more intense and I loved watching the NHL. There is no other sport like it.

Describe your fondest/best hockey moment? When I was in L.A. in 2005, I got on the ice at the Mighty Ducks game, back in the day when it was still known as 'Arrowhead Pond'. It was me and an American guy, shooting for a prize, and guess what, me, the Goalie from Melbourne, Australia, beat the American!! And of course, any time I get a shutout.

Describe your most comical hockey moment? Didn't happen at the rink, but at home during a BBQ with the hockey boys, I managed to get 2-foot flames coming out of the BBQ! You all like flame-grilled don't you??

What catch phrase are you made famous for? Is tapping the pipes constantly with the stick a catch phrase?

What will you be doing in five/ten years time? Playing Hockey, taking my son to Hockey and working to pay for the fees.

Additional information/comments? Go Saints!