Meet #16 Draeden Bear. Known by his teammates as ‘Bearzy’, he hails originally from Ochapowace First Nation in Saskatchewan. Draeden plays as fast-paced and fearless game.
Age: 19
Hometown: Ochapowace First Nation, SK
Seasons with the Rockets: 2
Nickname: Bearzy
Favorite NHL Player: Austin Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Self-Described Style of Play: “I’m a fast player that can make plays for my teammates.”
Interests Outside of Hockey: “I enjoy golfing and spending time with friends and family.”
Future Ambitions: “My future ambition beyond hockey is to return to school.”
Favorite Thing About Golden: “I like the landscape in Golden. I’m from Saskatchewan, so it’s different, but I like the mountains and the different kind of people you meet here.”
Favourite Animal: “My favorite animal is a bear.” No surprises there!
