McKeen's Q & A with David LeNeveu
By: Mike Simon
Date: September 16, 2002
The Phoenix Coyotes selected David LeNeveu, a native of Fernie British Columbia, in the second round 46th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
McKeens: When and where did you start playing hockey?
LeNeveu: I started skating when I was two years old and started playing organized hockey when I was four in my hometown Fernie, B.C.
McKeens: Who directed your first hockey steps?
LeNeveu: My family got me into the game while various minor hockey coaches overlooked my development - Garth McLeod, Chris Moulton, and Perry Elderbroom to name a few.
McKeens: Do you have a favorite player?
LeNeveu: Wayne Gretzky
McKeens: Do you have a favorite NHL team?
LeNeveu: Any Canadian team.
McKeens: What is your biggest success in hockey so far?
LeNeveu: Being drafted by Phoenix and selected to try-out for the Canadian World Junior Team.
McKeens: How would you describe yourself as a player?
LeNeveu: Extremely focused, mentally tough, and hardworking.
McKeens: What do you do in your free time?
LeNeveu: Go to class and do homework while at school otherwise, workout and play a little golf.
McKeens: What is your hockey dream?
LeNeveu: To play for Team Canada and play as a starting goaltender in the NHL.
McKeens: Do you have a nickname?
LeNeveu: Lenny
McKeens: Do you have a person who influenced you the most?
LeNeveu: My dad
McKeens: What is your goal for the upcoming season?
LeNeveu: Make Team Canada and win the gold medal. Win the NCAA championship