Interview With Thunder Cup Champ Chris Bell

BSPN: Well thanks for being the first interview for the new and improved BSPN.
Chris: Quite welcome! The new BSPN is great and I think really is going to thrive
BSPN: Aw shucks, well thanks. I'll just jump right into it right now, why did you want out of Castlegar? You guys had just won the coveted Thunder Cup and you were definitely not going to take the ratings hit that others inevitably did. You had a guaranteed winner.
Chris: Well I had things I didn't like how they happened and it was an accumulative thing. I guess the simplest way to put it is each team has their own personality, and each player on there has their own too. Sometimes those personalities clash and when that happens something just has to give. It was great winning a championship but when you are not having as much fun doing so as you should then you have to really look at that and make a decision that is it just all about winning a title or what is more important to you
BSPN: Did your decision to leave have anything to do with playing time? We all knew that Castlegar is a stacked team, to Randy's credit he's done a great job building that team. But you guys were so deep at one point you basically just randomized the lines. It's probably one of the only teams where an 80 could end up on the fourth line.
Chris: Some might think that but no I never had any issue with being on whatever line, hell sometimes its easier to match up to have a break out game if you are on the fourth line, that can sometimes lead to big games! It's never been about anything like that, you do what is best for the team, and I don't think anyone on there really had too much issue with that knowing we were so stacked
BSPN: I understand where your coming from, I never really pegged you as a selfish guy in the first place. So how did it feel, walking out of that rink after what was quite possibly the greatest game in your life, and one of the best individual finals performances in BHL history? Did you have any second thoughts about whether or not you wanted to remain in Castlegar?
Chris: That game was incredible, I couldn't have ever expected such in game 7 to win it ya know? And it sort of was almost surreal that it was over with that performance. That said I had no regrets with making a decision to want to move on. I wasn't going to be happy staying and that would have affected me and the team in the long run. You look back and remember what you enjoyed and what you took from being part of history, the first year of the team and one of their first picks in the draft, I mean I had great teammates, and we had great success, thats not something you just brush off and say it doesn't matter, but in the end I think the decision was really the best for me and I think for the Castors in the long run
BSPN: What's it like going from one side of the ice to another? You started out one week playing for one team in the championship, the next you're playing for the team you just fought hard to beat.
Chris: Oh yeah that's sorta a bit strange! I mean damn, I think I better get some body armor and maybe find Kevin Costner's number to be my bodyguard cause getting over there you never know how the fans are gonna take that one! I'm sure hoping there's a no bottle policy in the arena!
BSPN: Oh and those Toronto guys are brutal. You better start wearin' a mask when you go out on the streets! Random question, but what do you plan on doing with that chunk of ice? Put it in your freezer and then chop it up and put it in your champagne the next time you win the cup? Granted you'll gonna have to make it past Austin if you get that far, and I doubt that will happen.
Chris: Well I dunno I had Godoe's number in season 4, he had mine and I kept falling over him in season 5, so season 6 should be mine again! Be afraid! And well I think it should be a good season and I had thought I'd just keep it as a memento but I rather like that idea! Then again maybe slip it into Austin's water bottle since it was from near the bench with all the spit and crap on it, see if I can't give Austin's bench Montezuma revenge. Lets see Godoe bail you guys out in net with the trots!

*Phone Rings*

BSPN: Mind if I take this? It's an important call.
Chris: No worries.
BSPN: Sorry 'bout that.
Chris: No probs! See thats what I like about BSPN they always know to answer... makes it easier to make shit up!
BSPN: That's my job! Back to the interview.
Chris: Okay
BSPN: So what's you opinion with the whole GM situation in Toronto? I know you've only been there for a very short period of time, but what do you think about it?
Chris: I think its a bit of a mess, but thing is I know both guys are class acts and really are both capable too. I hope it gets sorted out in the end here and then things can get focused on because I really think the Vipers are going to shape up to be really really good this coming season.
BSPN: Ah Season 6. The season of salvage. The season of revenge. The season of...Ah sorry was busy imagining my self scoring on Toronto there. So what's your outlook for next season? Do you think Toronto can make it back to the Cup Finals, and potentially bring it on home?
Chris: Ha ha yeah no kidding though thinking anything is better than the season of 90210!
BSPN: Oh god you can tell me that much.
Chris: As for Toronto making it back I think its possible, I mean there's a few things I am sure management is gonna work on and get going right, and we're shaping up so far to be pretty good, I think it will be tough as the Wilen seems to be getting some good teams built up but its going to be sure as hell fun to make that the goal and go for it
BSPN: Always set high goals, 'cause if you set low ones, you've got no where to go. Well I guess that about wraps this up. Got anything extra you'd like to add?
Chris: Just that I think I will practice shooting more and passing less, makes it easier to score! I think I figured that one out in game 7! I'd offer you a beer but guessing you can only have a glass of milk too
BSPN: Fuck off. I've got one more thing, what's it gonna be like playing against your girl if Toronto doesn't draft her. You still gonna hit her?
Chris: Oh hell yeah! I'll not pull up if I catch her with her head down! She won't either I can tell ya, in fact I think she'll likely be looking to do that. And I know she'll just be happy to get drafted and play so if she did come to Toronto cool, if not well just makes that game all the more fun if she is up! Besides if I injure her well I have to take care of her and vice versa so its all good
BSPN: Kinky. Well on that bombshell it is now time for me to go. Thanks for reading, and Drezz is the classiest man on the face of the earth.
Chris: Agreed! And thanks for the interview. Any time!