Jean Mat Vincent Interview
Words by Jai Ball
Photos by Geoff Clifford

1. Where are you from?
Mascouche, Quebec. It’s small city about a half hour north of Montréal.

2. I know you played a lot of sports as a kid, what are your favorites?
Baseball was my first love. My godfather Jean-Pierre Roy, who was an all-star pitcher for the Montréal Royals in the forties and fifties, inspired me to play. He actually helped get Jackie Robinson get on the team. So obviously I wanted to be a pitcher too! After I played tennis for four years, it’s still one of my favorite sports to watch.

3. How are the Habs looking this year?
Man, best team in fifteen years. First place and the cup for sure!

4. Where do you like skating at?
Any ledge spot! Peace Park for sure, it’s the spot where I met a lot of skaters and friends back in the day, and it’s still my favorite to this day.