QA with Cam Barker
Position: defenseman
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Team: Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Born: April, 4th, 1986
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 213 lbs
Shoots: L
McKeens: When did you start playing hockey?
Cam Barker: I started playing when I was three years old.
McKeens: Where did you start playing hockey?
Cam Barker: It was in Winnipeg, my first team were the Fort Garoy Flyers.
McKeens: Who directed your first hockey steps?
Cam Barker: My father Neil was the main factor in my decision to begin playing hockey. He also played defense and made it to the major junior level where he performed
for Flin Flon.
McKeens: What is your biggest success in hockey so far?
Cam Barker: I'm very happy that I made the Canadian Under-18 team and could play at the 2003 World Junior Cup. I also value being selected to the WHL All-Rookie team after the 2002-2003 season.
McKeens: Who is your hockey role model?
Cam Barker: I really admire Scott Stevens from the New Jersey Devils, he is a great all-round player and shows strong leadership qualities.
McKeens: Your favorite NHL team?
Cam Barker: This would be the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are a hardworking team and are based in Canada, so I like them.
McKeens: Do you have a favorite number you like to wear on your jersey?
Cam Barker: Because of Bobby Orr I prefer to wear the number 4. He is another player I look upon.
McKeens: How would you describe yourself as a player?
Cam Barker: I think that I play a good offensive game. From my strong points there would be my passing skills and solid toughness. From the weaknesses I have to work on my speed.
McKeens: Have you had any serious injury in your previous career?
Cam Barker: No, I haven't had any injuries.
McKeens: Do you play any other sport besides hockey?
Cam Barker: Yeah, besides hockey I play baseball for the provinical team in Manitoba.
McKeens: What do you do in your free time?
Cam Barker: Hockey and baseball take the most of my time, but I have also to fill my school duties, I'm going to the Grade 12 at a high school. I like to listen to music,
mostly rock music like Metallica. From food I like to eat steak and potatoes and to drink milk.
McKeens: Do you have a nickname?
Cam Barker: My teammates call me Barks.
McKeens: And your hockey dreams?
Cam Barker: I want to play in the NHL and also hopefully perform for Canada at the Winter Olympic Games in the future.