Moderator: Brent Johnson is here and we're ready to start today's chat.
#1johnnyFN: What do you do when you are not playing hockey?
Brent Johnson: I like to play guitar and collect movies since I'm a big movie buff.
festus90: How do you prepare for a big game?
Brent Johnson: I make sure to get a lot of rest, so my eyes are rested so I can see the puck closely.
bigfan44: Do you guys practice every day of the week?
Brent Johnson: Yes, with the exception of some Sundays.
Nate 89: Are there going to be enough key scorers for the Blues during the playoffs this season?
Brent Johnson: If we have everyone healthy there will be no problems putting the puck in the net during the playoffs.
pookus: When did you know you wanted to be a goalie?
Brent Johnson: When I was about 13 years old, I played goal for one full season and knew that was the position for me.
DasSub: Since Cory Stillman has been with the Blues for his first full season, has be gotten more comfortable with the team?
Brent Johnson: Absolutly, he's started to play gritty and really good hockey.
ILovBrent: how long have you been playing hockey
Brent Johnson: I've been playing organized hockey since I was about four years old and started out on defense.
LuvGoalies: Who was your hockey idol growing up?
Brent Johnson: My grandfather, he was a Hall of Famer who played for the Red Wings.
LuvGoalies: How often are you recognized in public, and does this bother you?
Brent Johnson: Actually not often, probably since I wear a face mask. If I do get recognized it doesn't bother me at all.
rOCKMAN: How much has goaltending coach Keith Allain kept up on you and Fred about the consistancy and play level with you goalies?
Brent Johnson: He's been great, he's here one week out of the month and during that time works us with drills to keep our positioning right.
Bluesfan: Who designed your mask and did you have input?
Brent Johnson: A guy from Detroit designed it for me and I had a lot of input with the design, its Led Zepplin which is my favorite band.
Blues1: Was it disapointing not to make the Olympic team?
Brent Johnson: I would have liked to been there but they made a great choice with the goaltenders that were selected.
12345: Do you see yourself in 2006 on the Team USA hockey team?
Brent Johnson: I hope so! I think I'll have a better shot than I did this season!
Stacy-L: What does the 12 in the circle stand for on the back of your masks?
Brent Johnson: Its my grandfather's number that was retired by the Red Wings. Its in memory of him.
Freddy40!!: What goes through your mind when you start a game and someone takes a great big shot at you?
Brent Johnson: I constantly say to myself, focus, concentrate, and be confident.
freddy: When does coach Q. tell you which goalie is going to start?
Brent Johnson: Usually the day before a game.
palwagner: Have you ever really wanted to start a fight on the ice?
Brent Johnson: Yes I have and only if I snap do I think about fighting.
Blues1: What type of music do you enjoy?
Brent Johnson: Rock and Roll...Led Zepplin, the Beatles, and Pink Floyd are my top three favorites.
Freddy40!!: What other sports were you into as a kid?
Brent Johnson: I was interested in football as a kid but hockey was always my number one sport.
Question: What was the last good movie you saw?
Brent Johnson: The Count of Monte Cristo
12345: How often do you change your equipment?
Brent Johnson: I get new equipment every 2-2 1/2 months.
Brent Johnson: Thank you very much for all the great questions...I had a lot of fun!
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