Regan vs. Rockets: Jake Poole

In this week's installment of Regan vs. Rockets, RocketFAN.ca’s Regan Bartel met up with former Rocket’s winger Jake Poole to shoot some pool at Rusty’s Sports Bar & Lounge.

Regan: So, Jake, do you play a lot of pool at home?

Jake: I don't have one at home, but, you know, I’ll go over to a couple buddies’ house and play there, but that's about it.

R: So, in the summer, what are you up to? You're living with former Rocket, Marshall Whiskey, what’s that like?

J: It’s been awesome, he and I get along really well.

R: And your place, I mean, does it look like a bachelor pad? There’s probably not a lot of fancy pillows around or anything.

J: No, we keep it pretty clean actually. Yeah, we’re two pretty clean guys.

R: So, you have some decisions to make, right? I mean, your WHL career is over, and so what's next?

J: Yeah, hopefully get a pro deal. If not, I think school, I've been talking to a couple of schools, so we’ll see where that goes.

R: Are you academically inclined?

J: I would say I'm a little smart, but not a nerd by any means.

R: And your parents want you to do what? Do they say, ‘Hey, don’t go for the education.’

J: No, my mom's a teacher, so I think she'd like me to go to school. But they leave this decision up to me, it’s my call there.

R: So how does it feel to be out of the WHL? Was the Western Hockey League experience everything you thought it would be?

J: Yeah, it was a lot of what I thought it would be. It’s just weird though being done, it feels like it’s been a big part of my life and now it’s gone. So, it’s definitely weird, but I’m excited for what’s ahead.

R: So, a pro deal is a possibility, right? I mean, ideally, you'd like to play pro hockey, is that something you want to see?

J: Yeah, for sure. I think even going to school for a couple of years, and then playing pro after, that’s my goal.