Worth Noting
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Tyler Amaral
Number: 8
Nickname: Ami
Why: Started being called that.
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150 lbs
Birthday: January 3rd, 2001
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Birthplace: Campbellville, Ontario
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Number of Years in AAA Hockey: 7
First Hockey Team: Milton Winterhawks
Family or relative with professional athletic/sporting backgrounds (Include name & relation): Cousin John Gonzales, a pro soccer goalie in Portugal.
When did you first begin playing hockey and how did you get started? When I was 3 years old on my backyard rink.
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 dad, because he introduced me to the game of hockey and he helps me whenever I need it.
Who do you pattern your game after and why? Drew Doughty because he is my favorite defenseman and I like how he jumps into the rush.
What jersey number do you wear & significance? I wear number 8 because on my first hockey team I was randomly given that number.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions (what do you do & why)? No
What is your most memorable hockey moment and why? When I won the Brick Tournament and when we won the SilverStick both times.
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be and why? Alex Ovechkin , Nick Lindstrom, and Wayne Gretzky because they are all or were great hockey players.
The one thing people do n't know about me is: N/A
FAVOURITES
Favourite NHL Team: Washington Capitals
Favourite NHL Player: Alex Ovechkin
Favourite Shootout Move: Shoot Bardown
Favourite Goal Celebration: Jump off the boards.
Favourite Food: Steak and tacos.
Favourite Breakfast Food: Bacon and eggs.
Ideal Pre Game Meal: Pasta with salad.
What do you do to get ready for a game: Stretch and hydrate.
Best moment in Hockey Career: When I won the Brick tournament, and won the SilverStick twice.
In 10 years you will find me: In the NHL or something to do with hockey.
Favourite Video Game: COD or NHL
Favourite Movie: Bench Warmers
Favourite Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler
Favourite Website: NHL.com or TSN.com
Favourite Musical Band: Drake
Favourite Pump-up song: Energy - Drake
Favourite TV Show: SportsCenter
Favourite Cartoon: Looney Tunes
Favourite Superhero: Ironman
My friends describe me as: A Comedian and I fun guy to be around.
Person you admire most in sports: Mark Messier
Why? Because he was a great leader and a very modest guy.
Best hockey advice that you have ever received: "Be a Leader".
Who gave that advice to you? Coach Louie Gialedakis
Favourite Car: Nissan GTR
Favourite Saying: "Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheck"
Heard it from: My first hockey coach.
When I’m not playing hockey I like to: Play other sports, hang out with my friends play my PlayStation.
Other Personal Interests: Soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and basketball
Favourite Team in Sports Other than Hockey: Toronto Raptors
Best holiday that you have ever been on and when: Dominican Republic in 2010.
Pets… What & Who: Meeka: Chocolate Lab, and Bobo: Pamazoo |
