#29 Kurtis GABRIEL

Pronounced: Gabe-re-elle

Position : RW

Height: 6.4

Weight: 206

Birthdate: April 20, 1993

Hometown: Newmarket, ON

OHL Draft: Free Agent 2010

NHL Draft: Eligible in 2013

 

1. Which NHL player has inspired you or your style of play?

MILAN LUCIC

 

2. What skill(s) or style of hockey do YOU contribute to the team to ensure a successful season?

I bring a hard nosed style of game that makes our team tough to play against. Teams will know we are a tough game on the schedule and this will help us be successful.

3. What school subject have you excelled at or enjoy most throughout your schooling so far?

Biology

 

4. Explain something new or interesting you have learned in the past year?

I am better than others on the team at a game of Call of Duty: Black Ops 

 

 

I am a player that truly loves and has tremendous passion and respect for the game of hockey.  I absolutely hate losing and crave winning.  I will do anything ti improve my game.  I very much want hockey to be my profession and strive for it everyday.

 

6. What do you enjoy most about growing up in your hometown?

The people I grew up around.  They have supported me through everything and I am grateful for them.

 

7. Did you tune into the recent 2012 summer Olympics from London, England?  If Yes, what event(s) did you enjoy watching?

Yes.    The beach volleyball.  I played high shool volleyball and loved it.  I enjoy playing on the beach even more.  Watching the Brazilians was amazing.

Favourites

1. Vacation: CARRIBEAN

2. Food: PIZZA

3. OHL RINK:  WFCU Centre (Windsor)

4. Saying/Quote: Hard wprk pays off

5. Animal: Siberian Tiger

6. Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Fitness

7. Movie: Shawshank Redemption

8. Music Genre/Artist: Nickelback

9. Song: Someday (Nickelback)

10. TV show: That’s Hockey