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John LaFontaine #33

John LaFontaine #33

John LaFontaine #33

How Acquired: 2010 Draft
Years NLL Experience: 3
Position: Transition
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 218  
Hometown: Whitby, ON

Nickname:  LaFFy
Born: May 15, 1990   
Age:  23
Currently Resides: Whitby, ON 
Occupation:
Student              
College:
York University
Twitter: @JLaFontaine33

2012 with the Rush: Scooped one loose ball in season-opening 13-12 L vs. Colorado 01/20 … Picked up one loose ball in 16-5 W at Washington 01/28 … Scored once in 11-7 L at Colorado 02/04 … Scored in second straight game to go with two loose balls and one forced turnover in 10-9 OTL at Minnesota 02/10 … Grabbed one assist and two loose balls in 12-8 L at Calgary 02/18 … Potted one goal and added one loose ball in 12-10 vs. Philadelphia 02/24 … Earned two assists and season-high six loose balls in 13-10 L vs. Calgary 03/09 … Notched one assist to go with three loose balls and two forced turnovers in 16-9 L at Calgary 03/10 … Collected one forced turnover in 16-15 L at Philadelphia 03/17 … Notched one assist plus four loose balls and one forced turnover in 10-9 W vs. Washington 03/24 … Snared two loose balls in 9-8 OTW vs. Minnesota 03/31 … Registered four loose balls and a pair of forced turnovers in 12-8 L at Toronto 04/07 … Recorded two assists plus two loose balls in 11-8 W vs. Buffalo 04/14 … Earned two loose balls in 14-11 W at Colorado 04/20 … Held pointless in 9-6 L vs. Calgary 04/21 … Collected one loose ball in 12-11 L vs. Toronto 04/28 … PLAYOFFS: Scored one goal and added one assist plus two loose balls in 19-11 W at Calgary in West Division Semifinal … Notched two assists plus two loose balls and one forced turnover in 15-3 W at Minnesota in West Division Final … Registered one assist plus three loose balls in 9-6 L at Rochester in Champion’s Cup Final.

Career Highlights: XXX … Played 2012 summer season with Brooklin (MSL) earning seven assists in 14 regular-season games plus one assist in playoffs

FAVOURITE

TV Show:  Breaking Bad
Movie:  Warrior
Food: Breaded Cauliflower
Hobbies:  Basketball

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast? Bagel with Cream Cheese
If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be? No Idea
Who’s your hero? Scottie Pippen
Twitter or Facebook? Twitter
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
If you could see one concert, what would it be? Eminem
What’s the best thing about Edmonton? Fans
What’s the one gadget you can’t live without? Phone
Book or video game? Video Games
Where do you like to vacation? Anywhere warm
Who’s the funniest person you know? My Sister
What’s your dream car? 86 jaguar xj6
What is your proudest moment? Winning the Minto
What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do? Sky dive
If we’re buying, you’re having? Steak
What are your words to live by? Life Goes On
What's the best movie you've seen recently? Red Dawn
What traditions or rituals are important to your team? Pre Game Speech before game
What was the first car you drove? 2004 Mazda
What music is played most often in your locker room? Its all over the place
What's the first job you ever had? Camp Counselor
What's something you recently started liking? Fantasy Football
If you could add one hour to your day, what would you do with it? Sleep
Which opponent is typically the toughest to play against? Colorado
What's your favorite quotation of all-time? “To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected.” – Luke 12: 48
What are your current must-watch TV shows? Sons Of Anarchy
Who is the one person you've met who left you completely starstruck? Steve Nash
What do you like to snack on during the day? Crackers
What's the number one team rule that all players need to adhere to? TEAM
What's one thing you really enjoy, but wish you could do better? Score Goals

John LaFontaine #33