Bobby Haglund

Bobby Haglund

Number: 22
Position: Forward
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 195:
Hometown: Worchester, MA
Last Team: St. Peter Marian
Birthdate: 11/17/77

Player Biography

Bob played in the Catholic Conference League with St. Peter Marian last year where he had 38 goals and 29 assists in 23 games. He was named MVP of the year in 1996, MVP of the Catholic Conference League, and leading scorer of both his sophomore and senior high school years at St. Marian. He also had the great honor of being named the Boston Globe and Boston Herald Player of the year last year.
In-Depth Interview
February 12, 1997

Sarah: Would you prefer to be called Bob or Bobby? In the program it says Bobby, but normally you say Bob. Does it matter?

Bobby Haglund: It really doesn't matter.

Sarah: Are people in the East different from people in the Midwest?

B. Haglund: Yeah, in the midwest they're more laid back. In the East they're better people.

Sarah: What do you miss most from home?

Haglund: My friends.

Sarah: Who or what influenced you to start playing hockey?

Haglund: My cousin Bob Leardi. He's two years older than me. I always looked up to him.

Sarah: How old where you when you started?

Haglund: Five.

Sarah: What made you decide to play for the Bucs?

Haglund: I just figured coming here would be easier to step into college to play.

Sarah: So have you always been a forward?

Haglund: Yes.

Sarah: Do you have a favorite pro or college team?

Haglund: I like the Bruins. I don't have a favorite college team, but probably Northeastern now that I'm going there.

Sarah: What do you like to do besides hockey?

Haglund: Play golf.

Sarah: Do you have a nickname?

Haglund: Hags.

Sarah: What would you do with a million dollars if you won it?

Haglund: Buy tuna.

Sarah: What are your goals for the future?

Haglund: To graduate from college and get a degree.

Sarah: What would the fans be surprised to know about you?

Haglund: That me and Sean Austin drive Harley's back home together and that my cousin Bob Leardi is my biggest fan. Bob Leardi is a maniac.