Worth Noting
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Chris Spiliakos
Number: 97
Nickname: Spilly
Why: My teammates started calling me that.
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 155 lbs
Birthday: July 30th, 2001
Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario
Birthplace: North York, Ontario
Position: Forward
Shoots: Right
Number of Years in AAA Hockey: 2 years
First Hockey Team: Team Black (Victoria Village House League)
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? My dad decided to sign me up when I was 7 to see if I liked it, and I've never looked back since then.
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? Dan Blackburn, because he has always believed in me and expects and pushes me towards greatness.
Who do you pattern your game after and why? Jonathan Toews, because he plays a 200 foot game and is a great leader who expects so much from himself.
What jersey number do you wear & significance? #97 Connor McDavid because he's the first player I ever saw wearing it, and I was so amazed at how great he was.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions (what do you do & why)? My pre-game rituals are to listen to music to get me pumped up for the game, and to also go outside the dressing room in the cold arena air to help me get into my zone
What is your most memorable hockey moment and why? Having a video of my game highlights played to music during a Leaf game intermission.
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be and why? Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, Jaromir Jagr... because they are some of the best goal scorers of all time.
The one thing people don't know about me is: Big Movie guy
FAVOURITES
Favourite NHL Team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite NHL Player: Steven Stamkos
Favourite Shootout Move: Leg kick, forehand to backhand shift top shelf finish.
Favourite Goal Celebration: One knee slide and rub the ice.
Favourite Food: Great Burger
Favourite Breakfast Food: French Toast
Ideal Pre Game Meal: Chicken and pasta.
What do you do to get ready for a game: Warm up, stretch, and listen to music.
Best moment in Hockey Career: Scoring the game winning goal in a shootout in Pittsburg which won my team the tournament. First shootout and tournament win.
In 10 years you will find me: In the NHL.
Favourite Video Game: NHL 14
Favourite Movie: Pulp Fiction
Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell
Favourite Website: NHL.com
Favourite Musical Band: Eminem
Favourite Pump-up song: The Real Slim Shady
Favourite TV Show: Sports Center
Favourite Cartoon: Family Guy
Favourite Superhero: The Flash
My friends describe me as: Funny and Competitive.
Person you admire most in sports: Jaromir Jagr
Why? Because he has been able to extend his phenomenal career farther then most will every be able to.
Best hockey advice that you have ever received: "Figure out what kind of player you are, and be the best at what you do."
Who gave that advice to you? Wes Clarke/Dan Blackburn
Favourite Car: Ford Mustang GT
Favourite Saying: "If you're not first, you're last."
Heard it from: Ricky Bobby
When I’m not playing hockey I like to: Play Volleyball or hang out with my friends.
Other Personal Interests: Volleyball, football, and watch movies.
Favourite Team in Sports Other than Hockey: Detroit Lions
Best holiday that you have ever been on and when: California..... 2010
Pets… What & Who: My dog Lola |
