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250522 JT0358 Pit

Pit

  1. Hi! My name is Gab-Riel but at Aikens, people call me Pit.
  2. 2025 marks my 37th season at Aikens.
  3. When I'm not working at Aikens, I'm recovering from four knee surgeries in the winter of 2024/25. Torn Quadriceps tendon in November, re-tear in February. Subsequent infection caused more surgeries, but I entered the 2025 season at Aikens doing well. It was a long winter at home though... It was the first time since I was 3 that I didn't get on the ice more than 5 times to play hockey. I missed it a lot and can't wait to get on the ice in winter 2025/26!
  4. A fun fact about me is... Pat thinks I can speak fluent Spanish, but all I do is yell "Domingo Domingo Domingo" and it gets him every time. I understand a little through a few years of university classes and a few months in South America back in the day, but not enough to hold a conversation today.
  5. My favourite meal of the day is dinner. And I’m usually eating a nice ribeye, hopefully!
  6. An under-rated fishing spot on Aikens that I think more people should fish is… I should say Pit's Point out of pride. But for me it's Pickerel Cheeks which has tons of structure and drop-offs to deep water, but it's close to the lodge so I always drove past it as a guide.
  7. If I could swap lives with a celebrity for a day, it would be probably an NHL player, just to get on the ice and be able to belong on the ice with the best in the world. Maybe even play in a big game in front of the "Whiteout" like the Winnipeg Jets did in these most recent playoffs!
  8. If my life had a theme song, it would be "It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken" by The Tragically Hip.
250522 JT0362 Julie

Julie

  1. Hi! My name is Julie but at Aikens, people call me Julie... don't really have a nickname.
  2. 2025 marks my 26th season at Aikens.
  3. When I'm not working at Aikens, I’m planning all the logistics for your visit next year! … don’t worry I'm still making time for travelling and spending time with family!
  4. A fun fact about me is I’m a really good shot.
  5. My favourite meal of the day is supper. And I'm usually hoping to be eating some sort of seafood!
  6. An under-rated fishing spot on Aikens that I think more people should fish is Colin's Cruise.
  7. If I could swap lives with a celebrity for a day... oh man, my life if pretty good. Not sure I would want to swap. Maybe with the Princess of Wales so I can see what it’s like to be royal, be able to snoop around in a palace and try on all the beautiful clothes.
  8. If my life had a theme song, it would be “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”.
250522 JT0353 Patrick

Patrick

  1. Hi! My name is Patrick but at Aikens, people call me Pat.
  2. 2025 marks my 26th season at Aikens.
  3. When I'm not working at Aikens, I'm a full-time hockey dad.
  4. A fun fact about me is that I love to quote 90's and early 2000's movie lines.
  5. My favourite meal of the day is dinner. And I’m usually eating delectable meals my amazing wife is tabling for her guys.
  6. An under-rated fishing spot on Aikens that I think more people should fish is Weiner Bay.
  7. If I could swap lives with a celebrity for a day, it would be Kendrick Lamar, just to make Jus jealous.
  8. If my life had a theme song, it would be Highway to the Danger Zone... IYKYK.
250522 JT0406 Janelle

Janelle

  1. Hi! My name is Janelle but at Aikens, people call me Jans.
  2. 2025 marks my 20th season at Aikens.
  3. When I'm not working at Aikens, I'm driving my kids around to all their activities.
  4. A fun fact about me is that I play the piano.
  5. My favourite meal of the day is breakfast. And I’m usually eating whatever Patrick is preparing!
  6. An under-rated fishing spot on Aikens that I think more people should fish is MOF’N.
  7. If I could swap lives with a celebrity for a day, it would be Beyoncé.
  8. If my life had a theme song, it would be Walking on Sunshine.