Q&A with Marco Mignosa
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 2nd Round Selection in the OHL Priority Selection – Marco Mignosa.
PERSONAL/FAMILY:
Name:
Marco Mignosa
Nickname(s):
Miggy, Migs
Hometown:
Vaughan, ON
Place of birth:
Toronto, ON
Parents Names:
Denise and Claudio
Sibling:
Michael, 14 years old
Pets:
Zeus and Bentley both dogs
HOCKEY
Previous Team:
Toronto Nationals
Most memorable moment:
The Brick Invitational
What is your main motivation on the ice?:
To win
Hockey Idol:
Sidney Crosby
What challenges did you overcome to get where you are now in hockey?:
Always playing against older age group.
What do you know about the Soo Greyhounds or City of Sault Ste. Marie?:
I know it’s a great town and a huge hockey town. I hear the fans are great also.
Words of advice for a player aspiring to be drafted/play in the OHL?:
Work as hard as you can, and never give up depending on the circumstances.
FAVOURITE:
Colour:
Blue
Number:
19
NHL team:
Pittsburgh Penguins
Favourite sport other then hockey:
Football
Hobbies:
Working out, video games, spending time with friends and family.
Food:
Italian Food
Video games:
NHL, Fifa, Madden, 2k (basketball)
TV Show:
Queen of the South
Movie:
Rocky/Rambo
Band/Music Genre:
Hip hop
Meal:
Pasta with Chicken
OTHER:
Do you speak any other languages?
Only English
Biggest Fear:
Snakes
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My parents
If you could hang out with one celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
Sidney Crosby
What did you want to be when you were small?
NHL Player
If you can live anywhere where would it be:
Florida
Any hidden talents or something people don’t typically know about you?
I like nice sport cars.
What was the best vacation you ever took and why?
Aruba because the weather was nice and the beaches were awesome.
What could you not live without?
Sports
You were stuck on a deserted island, what three (3) things would you bring with you?
Hockey stuff, PS4, my dogs
Snapchat/Instagram or Facebook?
Snapchat and Instagram
Over the last 15 months during Covid, what has helped you stay focused. What have you spent most of your time doing?
Working out a ton, doing school work, playing as many sports as I can.
MARCO MIGNOSA
Position: RW
Height: 6.00
Weight: 150 lbs
DOB: April 13, 2005
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