Q&A with Austin Fellinger
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 11th Round Selection in the OHL Priority Selection – Austin Fellinger.
PERSONAL/FAMILY:
Full Name:
Austin Scott Fellinger
Nickname(s):
Felly
Hometown:
Wawa, Ontario
Place of Birth:
Sault Ste. Marie
Parents names:
Susan and Kevin Fellinger
Siblings (brother/sister, age, name):
Two brothers Kolby Fellinger (17) Rylan Fellinger (14)
Pets (kind/name):
1 Dog named Celly, Springer Spaniel.
HOCKEY
Previous three teams you have played for?
Major Midget U18 Soo Greyhounds
U15 Soo Greyhounds
U14 Soo Greyhounds.
Most memorable moment:
Being drafted to the Soo Greyhounds.
What is your main motivation on the ice?
Support my team, work as hard as I can every shift, and keep pucks out of my net.
Hockey Idol?
Kris Letang
What challenges did you overcome to get where you are now in hockey?
Moving from Wawa to Sault Ste. Marie and bringing my hockey abilities to the next level.
What do you know about the Soo Greyhounds or the City of Sault Ste Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie is the best city in Northern Ontario. I have been watching the Hounds since I was a little kid and I know it is an organization rich in hockey of producing NHL players, some who have made it to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Words of advice for a player aspiring to be drafted/play in the OHL?
Work hard, strive for your goals, never give up, and stay focused.
FAVOURITE:
Colour: Red
Number: 13
NHL Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Sport other than hockey: Golf and football
Hobby/Hobbies: Camping, Fishing, Hunting.
Food: Pad Thai
Videogame: NHL 21
TV Show: Chicago PD
Movie: Happy Gilmore
Band/Music genre: Rap
Meal: Chicken and Greek Salad.
OTHER
Do you speak any other languages? No
Biggest fear: Snakes
Who has been the most influential person in your life:
My older brother has been the most influential person in my life, he has always been there and pushed me to be my best.
If you could hang out with one celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be: Adam Sandler
What did you want to be when you were small:
An NHL player or construction worker.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Las Vegas
Any hidden talents or something people don’t typically know about you? I work part time at Canadian Tire.
What was the best vacation you ever took and why?
Florida, because I was able to watch my first NFL football and NHL hockey game while I was there, also spent the new years there with my family.
What could you not live without:
My family
You were stuck on a deserted island, what three (3) things would you bring with you?
Swiss army knife, lighter, fishing rod.
Snapchat/Intstagram or Facebook?
Snapchat
Over the last 15 months during Covid, what has helped you stay focused. What have you spent most of your time doing?
The outdoor rink at the end of my street, the gym, and my family has helped me during these last 15 months.
AUSTIN FELLINGER
Position: RD
Height: 6.00
Weight: 165 lbs
DOB: March 28, 2005
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