With the season less than a week ahead, here come some more of the 'Getting to Know You' feature, first up, it's Mr Basingstoke himself, Tony Redmond.

So what go you into hockey?
The ice rink in Glasgow was walking distance from my house - Unfortunately now a Morrison's

What do you feel is your biggest strength?
Versatility & team ethos

Favourite ever player?
FWD - Esa Tikkanen
D - Paul Coffey

Best player you've ever played with?
The phenomenon that is Steve Moria

Toughest opponent?
The Hanson Brothers

Favourite hockey memory?
Winning trophies

Most forgettable moment?
Being injured

Your best hockey stat?
5+6

Best ever game?
Any win

Funniest hockey story?
Far too many to pick one

One change you would make to British hockey?
Less imports , more structure for Juniors

What made you come to Basingstoke to play?
The professionalism of the setup in 1992

Why do you wear the number you do?
It was the best number available when I joined basingstoke

Hopes for the season?
Win a trophy


Favourite film?
Current -Toy Story 3

Favourite movie quote?
'I am Job' Tom Hanks 'The Terminal'

Favourite music?
All types

Your current top tune?
We no speak Americano.

Favourite other sport?
Football

If you could be any person in the world - who would you be and why?
Tony Redmond, that guy has a fantastic family

Who might be your famous look-a-like?
Chuck Norris...

What is your job outside of hockey?
Team Leader of the Analytics Group within an IT company

One wish in life?
To live a long and healthy life with my family

Thanks Tony, join us for more chats with week, with Sam Oakford, Carl

Graham and Callum Best next in the firing line.