Audition on Ice
I just returned from an audition for a commercial today. They were looking for Hockey Players to be featured with NHL players and look like part of their team. The posting said they wanted guys who are at least 6′1 and around 200lbs and so…I gave it a shot. That’s pretty much all I knew about it until I got there and was told it was a NIKE commercial.
There were a few REALLY good skaters there but for the most part 70% couldn’t even skate backwards (some guys were even falling over).
It started out with about 50 guys there….and after a little while, they told everyone to go home except 10 of us (They kept me for more drills).
Here’s a Video of me skating and knocking over cones for your enjoyment and laughter
QUICKTIME VIDEO (small file)….and they still kept me after this. LOL
I seriously doubt I’ll get the spot but who knows…they kept me the full two hours and shot more videos and took Polaroid’s of me(none nude though)
Anyway, it was quite fun but I’m not holding my breath…the way I look at it is, "Hey, I got to go skate". And …it makes for good blogging maybe
If by some odd chance I do get the commercial, I’ll be sure to blog about it….but if I don’t, I’ll not mention it again.
In other Hockey news, we had a game last night and won 9 to 3. I scored 2 goals and had 1 assist. Our team was in the zone it seemed. At one point in the game, I was hooked by some bastard in the balls and without thinking ….(in my mind) he suddenly became a TREE and my stick became an AXE. CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! I was put in the penalty box and holding my balls the whole time. [So much for those 20 children] :( I’m fine today, but a little sore.
Wednesday, I’m going to help out with the shooting of a TV pilot…Word is, they’re using a song of mine. I’ll not say much about the show until I get and "ok" to do so …but that too sounds like fun. More soon!
Hey, good video! At least you didn’t try to do a double axle and fall on your cones… I hope you get the commercial… I’m sure you were the best-looking real hockey player there… having all your teeth has GOT to be a major plus. Go for it! or maybe, just do it!
Speaking of which, I’m glad you pummelled the puke that sticked you… that stick in the crotch move is no accidental “ooopsie”. You could have been BADLY hurt… they should have kicked the guy out of the game, out of the league and out of the arena, AFTER everyone took turns beating him with sticks.
*that stick in the crotch move is no accidental “ooopsieâ€.*
yeah..the guy said he didn’t mean it…but i was on a break-away and he did stop me from going right to the net. It was no mistake.
*”CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! I was put in the penalty box and holding my balls the whole time. [So much for those 20 children]“*
Neutering would have been less painful.
Next time don’t play George Washington, perform the Christmas classic “Nutcracker”.
*Neutering would have been less painful*
I don’t know if i want to find out …even with a cup on it really hurt(s).
it was a really cheap shot
Don’t sweat it, kids aren’t all that great anyway. Still it wasn’t fair for him to get away with trying to smash your family jewels. Hope you get that commercial spot. And thanks for commenting on my blog. Visit anytime!
No problem…Smallville fans rule
Yeah…the whole “stick in the crotch” thing was actually a smart move on his part…otherwise, i would have a nice break away (he stopped that)…it’s just playing dirty and not very nice.
He could have just as easily tripped me…I think what happened was, they were losing so badly that they were getting angry and starting to play dirty.
and now you make me have to watch tv 24/7 with toothpicks to hold my eyes open so I can watch for a hockey commercial for NIKE…you are cruel
Seriously…that is too cool! Thanks for sharing the video.
The video was taken from a cell phone so please forgive the quality
I didn’t get “the call” so when you see the commercial, you can say “oh that’s the one Bob tried out for”
Just passing through from BE. I hope you get the commercial!
Thanks! I was just happy to gear up and get to skate…although doing it at 8am was not much fun
Wow, you can ditch the music and play ice hockey full time
HAHAHA
or better yet…i need to have more concerts on ICE
I’ll have as many of your babies as you want.
(only joking).
how fast can you pump ‘em out? :):mrgreen:
[...] Well, the audition is done, and here’s some details about how it went. From The Bob Gentry Journal: I just returned from an audition for a commercial today. They were looking for Hockey Players to be featured with NHL players and look like part of their team. The posting said they wanted guys who are at least 6’1 and around 200lbs and so…I gave it a shot. That’s pretty much all I knew about it until I got there and was told it was a NIKE commercial. There were a few REALLY good skaters there but for the most part 70% couldn’t even skate backwards (some guys were even falling over). [...]
yay! a *Pingback*!
A hockey playing musician. Never worried about losing your fingers in a skating accident? Or are they insured…
Do Nike still get bad press about child labour? I remember that Michael Moore film…
-Fruey
My fingers are gloved pretty nicely…but i did break a rib or two and THAT sucked! Dunno if you ever broke a rob before but it makes it hard to breath, let alone sing
I’m not sure about the NIKE labour but i do know the commercial didn’t pay much at all…so yes
I broke a rib once. I found one of the hardest things to do was climb out of bed in the morning! - sneezing was pretty bad too!
yeah…i found sleeping was pretty tough too…and it hurt worse waking up if i slept the wrong way…what a mess!
Good luck on Wednesday
Why don’t you stop by and join MyDay at my blog btw? Take 10 piccies of your day and post it in our group at Flickr. Will make for a neat way to expand your blogging
The “My Day” thing sounds neat…my cell phone camera isn’t very good quality though. I’m waiting for the newer model to come out
I do have a Flickr account though…i need to update that
thanks for stopping by
Don’t worry about the quality. It’s the contents that counts
It won’t go anywhere, so you can join when you feel like it and get the chance 
I know you like crashing goal but I have the feeling you would be great at D. Plus I have a soft spot for the goons. : )
we had a practice late last night and I messed around with D but i think like a winger
…(there’s a joke in there somewhere)
My slapshop needs some work but I’ve been told my wrist shot is deadly
Good luck. It’d be cool to see you on tv. Hope you get it.
Thanks
i didn’t get “the call” but I think i’d like to be seen on TV doing something other than playing hockey (but i certainly wouldn’t pass it up if it was offered)
This comment is meant for the above post, but I was unable to respond there:
I remember wanting to be Wonder Woman as a child. I even had the underwear to prove it.:)
i moved it to it’s right place and will reply there