Q&A with Blair Scott
Last month the Ontario Hockey League conducted both their Priority Selection and U18 Priority Selection.
Through those two processes, the Soo Greyhounds welcomed eighteen (18) players to the Program.
Since then we started to introduce you to members of this year’s draft class through a ‘Q&A’ feature exclusively here on soogreyhounds.com.
Today we continue that by featuring the Greyhounds 5th Round Selection in the OHL Priority Selection – Blair Scott.
PERSONAL/FAMILY:
Full Name:
Blair Ross Robert Scott
Nickname(s):
Scotty
Hometown:
Kitchener, Ontario
Place of Birth:
Kitchener, Ontario
Parents names:
Kristine & Gary
Siblings (brother/sister, age, name):
I have an older brother. His name is Connor. He is 18 years old.
Pets (kind/name):
No pets
HOCKEY
Previous three teams you have played for?
2020/2021-Kitchener Jr. Rangers U16 AAA
2019/2020-Kitchener Jr. Rangers Major Bantam AAA
2018/2019-Kitchener Jr. Rangers Minor Bantam AAA
Most memorable moment:
Ontario Winter Games for hockey in Orillia
What is your main motivation on the ice?
To be better each time I am on the ice.
Hockey Idol?
Victor Hedman
What challenges did you overcome to get where you are now in hockey?
Getting cut from AAA tryouts for many years and using that as motivation to persevere to get better and finally making AAA in Major Peewee.
What do you know about the Soo Greyhounds or the City of Sault Ste Marie?
The Soo Greyhounds have produced a lot of high level players such as Darnell Nurse, Barrett Hayton, Morgan Frost, Rasmus Sandin and Wayne Gretzky.
Words of advice for a player aspiring to be drafted/play in the OHL?
Work hard, take advantage of opportunities and don’t give up.
FAVOURITE:
Colour:
Red
Number:
7
NHL Team:
Toronto Maple Leafs
Sport other than hockey:
Baseball and golf
Hobby/Hobbies:
Baseball, golf, working out and hanging out with my friends.
Food:
Steak, salmon, pasta, poached eggs, sushi, and Greek salad.
Videogame:
NHL and Warzone
TV Show:
Outerbanks and Mighty Ducks
Movie:
22 Jump Street
Band/Music genre:
Rap
Meal:
Steak with Greek salad
OTHER
Do you speak any other languages?
No
Biggest fear:
Falling from a high height
Who has been the most influential person in your life:
My parents and my brother.
If you could hang out with one celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be:
Drake
What did you want to be when you were small:
An NHL hockey player.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Florida
Any hidden talents or something people don’t typically know about you?
I’m good at baseball.
What was the best vacation you ever took and why?
Florida because of the nice weather and scenery
What could you not live without:
The internet, ice time and the gym.
You were stuck on a deserted island, what three (3) things would you bring with you?
A machete, a pan, and a water purifier.
Snapchat/Intstagram or Facebook?
Instagram
Over the last 15 months during Covid, what has helped you stay focused. What have you spent most of your time doing?
Having something like the draft to look forward to has helped me stay focused. I spent my time working out at the gym, shooting pucks every day, and roller blading.
BLAIR SCOTT
Position: RD
Height: 6.01
Weight: 175 lbs
DOB: April 14, 2005
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