Q&A with EJ Paddington
Earlier this 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.
Last week 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 15th Round Selection in the OHL Priority Selection – EJ Paddington.
PERSONAL/FAMILY:
Full Name:
Elliot James Paddington
Nickname(s):
E.J.
Hometown:
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Place of Birth:
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Parents names:
Carolyne & Dave
Siblings (brother/sister, age, name):
Brother, 12, Ben, and Sister, 18, Alexis
Pets (kind/name):
N/A
HOCKEY
Previous three teams you have played for?
2020-2021 Thunder Bay Kings
2019-2020 North End Flames
2018-2019 Thunder Bay Kings
Most memorable moment:
Scoring in between my legs top shelf in a game two years ago
What is your main motivation on the ice?
Playing hard for my team and finding a way to win.
Hockey Idol?
I model my game after Mikko Rantanen. Big, power forward with great hands around the net.
What challenges did you overcome to get where you are now in hockey?
I am learning everyday how different everyone’s path to where they want to be is different.
What do you know about the Soo Greyhounds or the City of Sault Ste Marie?
Family friend Peter Cava and my uncle Jouni Kuokkanen played there. Wayne Gretzky played there. My Aunt is close by in Elliot Lake.
Words of advice for a player aspiring to be drafted/play in the OHL?
Right now I think I’m looking for advice more than able to give advice. But there is no substitute for working hard.
FAVOURITE:
Colour:
Blue (now its red)
Number:
9
NHL Team:
Montreal Canadiens
Sport other than hockey:
Tennis
Hobby/Hobbies:
Working out, Hanging out with friends
Food:
Pizza
Videogame:
NHL 21
TV Show:
Outer Banks
Movie:
Avengers Infinity War
Band/Music genre:
Polo G and Rap/Country
Meal:
Spaghetti and meatballs
OTHER
Do you speak any other languages?
No
Biggest fear:
Ants (long story)
Who has been the most influential person in your life:
My Dad
If you could hang out with one celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be:
Carey Price
What did you want to be when you were small:
I have always wanted to be an NHL player.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Sault Ste. Marie 🙂
Any hidden talents or something people don’t typically know about you?
I can juggle
What was the best vacation you ever took and why?
Toronto trip with my Uncle Scott
What could you not live without:
My outdoor rink
You were stuck on a deserted island, what three (3) things would you bring with you?
1. a boat
2. food
3. water
Snapchat/Intstagram or Facebook?
Snapchat/Intstagram
Over the last 15 months during Covid, what has helped you stay focused. What have you spent most of your time doing?
My backyard rink and basement gym were the best things to help me stay focused and continue my training. Aside from keeping my grades up, I have worked hard to improve my strength, quickness and fitness.
EJ PADDINGTON
Position: LW
Height: 6.00
Weight: 171 lbs
DOB: March 20, 2005
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