2. Why do you play in the position that you do?
There's not that many right-handed players who play left wing, so I've got an edge on people.

3. What are your previous clubs?
I've played at Blackpool, Bradford and now Blackburn.

4. When and where were you born?
I was born in Preston on the 30th of September 1978.

5. Do you have any nicknames?
No. - (Editors note: Don't you think we should give him one, email us with suggestions)

6. What makes up your life outside of ice hockey?
Just watching TV I going for meals and spending time with my girlfriend, Joanne.

7. Who has been your biggest influence in ice hockey?
My dad.

8. Which other players do you most admire, and why? Gordon Whyte, Bobby Haig and Colin Downie because they're strong-minded and have a good attitude towards the other players.

9. What are your earliest memories of playing hockey?
When I was twelve at Blackpool Ice Arena.

10. Do you have any family members in ice hockey?
No.

11. What other hobbies/ sports do you do?
I play golf and I go swimming too.

12. What do you think is your biggest weakness on the ice?
Probably back checking.

13. What is your greatest strength on the ice, then?
My speed and ability to score.

14. What has been your worst experience on the ice?
Breaking my collarbone playing for northern England, when I was fifteen.

15. And what was your greatest achievement?
Being picked for the north of England squad.

16. Do you have any superstitions?
Yes, not to wash my sweat gear during the season and also to fasten my left skate first.

17. What are your ambitions in life?
To live long, enjoy life and be happy with Joanne.

18. What is your favourite type of music or what is your favourite band?
I like garage and R n B.

19. What is your favourite kind of night out?
Going out around town with Joanne and the boys from the team.

20. What is your favourite way to relax?
In front of the TV .

21. What is the worst ice rink you've ever played in?
Durham.

22. What is your favourite ice rink to play in?
The Manchester Evening News Arena.

23. How did you first get interested in ice hockey?
I won a competition in 1990 when Blackburn Arena first opened.

24. How long have you been playing?
For ten years.

25. What do you enjoy most about playing?
When I'm scoring goals and when we win a game.

26. What is the best thing about playing at Blackburn?
The team spirit and the fans.

I'd like to thank Craig for taking time to do the interview and answering all of the questions first time round!

Craig Sharman was talking to Abigail Smith, 1st November 2000.

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