He's Got the Edge
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David Michaud
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jun 20, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: David Michaud.

What business or organization are you involved with? Penticton Vees Junior A hockey club.

What is your role with that organization? Director of player development and corporate sales.

What’s your favourite thing about living in the Okanagan? Without question, the scenery is my favourite part of living in the Okanagan. There are very few places that don’t offer a stunning view. The chance to get outside and experience all the valley has to offer is another huge perk. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love sipping a glass of wine on a patio with good friends and good food, starting at a beautiful lake? I hear the hockey is pretty good in Penticton, too.

If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would you choose, and why? That is a tough one. There are so many people who are leaders in sports and business that I admire. If I was backed into a corner and had to choose I’d probably pick former Yankee captain Derek Jeter; he’s a winner.

What is your go-to happy place? A long stroll on the KVR Trail always get my mind right.

What are yo most proud of? Building a team that went to the National Midget Championships in 2013-2014. The process of building a team and making it all the way to the end is a tremendous feeling. Hopefully this Vees squad can get me to my second national championships this year.

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

-Win a national championship;

-A couple of weeks in Santorini, Greece would be nice;

-A quiet cabin somewhere.

What the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? I went to a Spanish restaurant in Philadelphia during the NHL draft with a group of people from Sweden. There were a couple of things I ate that I was unsure of. Thankfully their English wasn’t strong enough to explain what I was eating.

Latest movie or book? Relentless, a book about Ted Rogers. It’s been a while since I watched a good flick.

What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? Easy. My first hockey net was I was seven years old. Every young Canadian boy should be able to shoot pucks in a net.

If today were your last day, how would you spend it? I’d be at that cabin on the wish list with my puppy Murphy.


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