Worth Noting
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Christian De Giorgis
Number: 4
Nickname: Georgie
Why: It just happened
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 160 lbs
Birthday: February 14th, 2001
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Birthplace: Mississauga, Ontario
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Number of Years in AAA Hockey: 6
First Hockey Team: Meadowvale Ice Puppies
Family or relative with professional athletic/sporting backgrounds (Include name & relation): None
When did you first begin playing hockey and how did you get started? I first began playing hockey when I was 4 years old when I joined the Meadowvale Ice Puppies.
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. He always gives me words of encouragement even when I am down.
Who do you pattern your game after and why? Nicklas Lidstrom - He is a steady defenseman, respected by all players, he is not dirty, can score goals and leads by example.
What jersey number do you wear & significance? #4, Bobby Orr, this is because I love his skating and style of play as an offensive and defensive defenseman.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions (what do you do & why) Focus - I do not talk very much before a game as I like to prepare mentally for it.
What is your most memorable hockey moment and why? Playing for Pro Hockey in Italy in the World Selects Tournament and making it to the finals.
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be and why? Bobby Orr, Steve Stamkos and Wayne Gretzky - They are wise and I can learn from them.
The one thing people don't know about me is: That I have my boating license
FAVOURITES
Favourite NHL Team: Calgary Flames
Favourite NHL Player: Nicklas Lidstrom
Favourite Shootout Move: Leg kick to backhand.
Favourite Goal Celebration: Ice Sweep
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Breakfast Food: Eggs, sausages, and hashbrowns.
Ideal Pre Game Meal: Chicken with pasta and tomato sauce.
What do you do to get ready for a game: Focus and think about how I am going to perform in the game. Hydrate.
Best moment in Hockey Career: Winning the GTHL Championship as a Marlboro.
In 10 years you will find me: Having completed my education, and playing in the NHL.
Favourite Video Game: FIFA
Favourite Movie: Miracle
Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Farrell
Favourite Website: Youtube
Favourite Musical Band: AC/DC
Favourite Pump-up song: Hells Bells
Favourite TV Show: Get Smart
Favourite Cartoon: None
Favourite Superhero: Spiderman
My friends describe me as: Caring and Athletic
Person you admire most in sports: Terry Fox
Why? Terry did not let his disability stop him from being a great athlete and inspiration to the world. He taught us that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
Best hockey advice that you have ever received : "Look at all the players and analyze what you can learn from them, then do it."
Who gave that advice to you? My Nonna
Favourite Car: Lamborghini
Favourite Saying: "Suck it up!"
Heard it from: My late grandfather
When I’m not playing hockey I like to: Train, play basketball, play road hockey and swim.
Other Personal Interests: Reading, swimming, biking, and golfing.
Favourite Team in Sports Other than Hockey: Juventus
Best holiday that you have ever been on and when: Mexico with my family in 2005
Pets… What & Who: Dog...her name is Bindi and she’s a Morkie |
