Cal Clutterbuck

Cal Clutterbuck has eight goals and 14 points in 71 games with the Minnesota Wild this season. (Photo by Andy King/NHLI via Getty Images)

Mark Malinowski
2009-03-29 11:02:00

Status: Minnesota Wild right winger

HT: 5-foot-11 WT: 213 pounds

DOB: Nov. 18, 1987  In: Welland, Ont.

Hockey Inspirations: “I think, as far as individuals go, (Steve) Yzerman was one of my favorites growing up. I think watching the Stanley Cup playoffs each spring was an inspiration for me. Just Saturday nights in Canada, watching hockey."

First Hockey Memory: “Pushing a pylon around when I was two or three years old at the public skating with my mom (Jocelyn)."

Leisure Activities/Interests: “I golf a lot in the summer and play the guitar. Probably my two main hobbies."

Nicknames: “Clutz, Clutter, stuff like that. Buttercup (smiles)."

Favorite Movie: “Beer League and Shawshank Redemption.”

Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy.”

Musical Tastes: “’90s alternative, Collective Soul."

Last Book Read: “Da Vinci Code.”

First Job: “Call center operator."

First Car: “Ford Ranger, 2002.”

Current Car: “Cadillac Escalade (maroon)."

Favorite Uniforms: “I like ours actually."

Pre-game Feeling: “Thinking about the next period, the next warmup. Not much. Try to keep my mind pretty clear."

Favorite Meal: “Probably filet mignon.”

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Chocolate chip cookie dough."

Greatest Sports Moment: “First NHL goal.”

Most Painful Moment: “Losing the gold medal game; under 18s, 2005."

Closest Hockey Friend(s): “James Sheppard and Josh Harding."

Funniest Player Encountered: “Andrew Brunette's the funniest. Dry humor. Just funny."

Toughest Competitors: “Wes Walz. Just his drive. It was borderline crazy how much he put into the game."

Favorite Players To Watch: “Ovechkin."

Funny Hockey Memory: “The funniest was in San Jose this year. (Marc-Andre) Bergeron going back for an icing, tripping over his stick, missing the puck. And having the other team pick it up and almost score."

Embarrassing Hockey Memory: “Falling off the bench a couple times when I'm trying to line change probably."

Last Vacation: “Was to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.”

Most Memorable Goal: “My first NHL goal, against Jose Theodore."

Favorite Arena(s) To Play: "I haven't been to them all, but I'd have to say, so far...Vancouver."

Favorite Non-Hockey Sport To Watch: "Baseball."

Personality Qualities Most Admired: “Honesty, character, passion."

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