Monsters fans, let's get to know your 2010-11 edition of the Lake Erie Monsters! We start the series off with second year left winger Justin Mercier. Mercier had an outstanding rookie season with Lake Erie, recording 23 points (13g/10a) in 64 games with the Monsters. Mercier will once again be a factor this year for the Monsters as they enter the 2010-11 season.
 
How does it feel to play in front of great fans, and what can that mean to a game?: It feels amazing, when the crowd gets into the game, you can really feed off their energy.

What is a song you recommend for warm-ups?: Dynamite - Taio Cruz

What is your favorite way to relax on a non-game day?: I love to sit on the couch playing video games or watching football.

Describe a pre-game ritual you like to go through to prepare for a game: I like playing soccer before every game and going through the same stretching routine every time.

Who was your favorite hockey team and player while growing up?: I was a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mario Lemieux was my favorite player.

Could any of your Monsters teammates be a celebrity look-a-like?: Greg Mauldin looks like Mos Def

QUICK HITS:
Favorite Sports Movie: Youngblood

Favorite "Junk Food": Fruit snacks

As a Kid, For a While, I Wanted To Be: A hockey player

Female Celebrity You'd Most Like To Meet: Jessica Biel

Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, Friday Night Lights

Scariest Movie: Paranormal Activity

Favorite Movie Comedy: Caddyshack

Your Favorite or Most-Used "Movie Quote": "I wanna go faaast" - Ricky Bobby

Nickname: Merc

Ever Met a "Hollywood Celebrity"?:  Lady Gaga below Quicken Loans Arena before her show

Favorite Halloween Costume: Dallas Cowboys football player

Favorite Star Wars Character: Yoda

Favorite Toy as a Kid: Tonka Truck

Age You Started Playing Hockey: 4

Funniest TV Character: Adam Sandler

Favorite "80's" Band: Journey

Best Sport You Play, Other Than Hockey: Golf