Worth Noting
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Mathew Hill
Number: 9
Nickname: Hill
Why: My last name
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 160 lbs
Birthday: May 1st, 2001
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Birthplace: Mississauga, Ontario
Position: Defence
Shoots: Left
Number of years in AAA Hockey: 7 years
First Hockey Team: Wolves (Oakville Timbits House League)
Family or relative with professional athletic/sporting backgrouds (Include name & relation): None
When did you first begin playing hockey and how did you get started? My first hockey team was in Timbits when I was 5. I got started because my parents forgot once to sign me up for CanSkate and had to sign me up for power skating. I loved it, so me parents signed me up for hockey.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
OHL Status: Eligible for 2017:
NHL Status: Eligible for 2019:
Date of when graduated High School: June of 2018
School Class Average: A%
PLAYER'S COMMENTS
Who has had the most influence on you (parent, coach, teammate) & Why?: My parents because they have always been there and supported me in what I have done.
Who do you pattern your game after and why?: No one
What jersey number do you wear & significance? I wear number 9 as a tribute to my Gido (Grandfather in Ukranian). Gido was a huge hockey fan, His favourite player was Bobby Hull, who also wore 9. Gido passed away before he could see me play, so I wear his favourite player’s number as a way to honour him.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions (what do you do & why)? I take a nap in the car.
What is your most memorable hockey moment and why? Scoring my first goal in Timbits because of the great feeling I had inside and seeing my Dad jump out of his seat with excitement.
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be and why? My Gido, my Grandfather and my Dad. Both my Gido and my grandfather are and I would like to see them.
The one thing people don't know about me is: I really like cars.
FAVOURITES
Favourite NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Favourite NHL Player: Drew Doughty
Favourite Shootout Move: Forehand, backhand, top shelf
Favourite Goal Celebration: Same as Crosby
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite Breakfast Food: Vector cereal
Ideal Pre Game Meal: Pasta with a meat sauce and a salad.
What do you do to get ready for a game: Take a nap in the car.
Best moment in Hockey Career: When the Marlies asked me to play for them.
In 10 years you will find me: At university
Favourite Video Game: FIFA 15
Favourite Movie: All three Lord of the Rings movies
Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell
Favourite Website: None
Favourite Musical Band: Classified
Favourite Pump-up song: Classified
Favourite TV Show: TSN
Favourite Cartoon: None
Favourite Superhero: None
My friends describe me as: Athletic and a leader.
Person you admire most in sports: Steve Yzerman
Why? Excellent player who transitioned to GM.
Best hockey advice that you have ever received: "Always keep your head up."
Who gave that advice to you? Gordie Howe
Favourite Car: Austin Martin Vantage
Favourite Saying: "When nothing is going right, go left."
Heard it from: An Ipod app
When I’m not playing hockey I like to: Play lacrosse
Other Personal Interests: Video games, lacrosse, chatting with family and friends
Favourite Team in Sports Other than Hockey: Manchester City
Best holiday that you have ever been on and when: Trip to PEI one summer.
Pets… What & Who: None |
