Meet the Pups : Philip Tomasino

We recently caught up with our first round pick from the 2017 OHL Priority Selection, Philip Tomasino, to learn more about him heading into next season!

IceDogs Fans, meet Philip Tomasino!

All About this Pup:

Name: Philip Tomasino

Age: 15

Position: Forward

Minor Midget Team: Mississauga Rebels AAA

What number do you wear? 26
Why? Martin St. Louis

Favourite Hockey Team: Pittsburgh Penguins

Favourite Movie: Blades of Glory

Favourite Song: Nickelback – Burn it to the Ground

Favourite Pre-game Meal: Salmon, Rice and Broccoli or Grilled Chicken and Salad

Something about you our fans should know about you: I’m a hardworking and ambitious person, and a team player who always strives to give 100%

Becoming a ‘Dog:

Have you had a chance to follow the IceDogs this past season? Yes

How were you feeling when you saw you had been selected to join the IceDogs organization? It felt amazing to be selected by a great organization with a tremendous fan base.

What are you most looking forward to this upcoming season? To fulfill my dreams of playing in the OHL

What kind of experience are you looking to bring to the upcoming OHL Gold Cup? I’m looking forward to hanging out with the guys that I’ve been competing against for years and now sharing a same goal in winning the Gold Cup.

Any big plans for the summer, once school’s finished?
• On ice training –power skating – shooting classes
• Off ice training

 

Stay tuned throughout the remainder of the offseason for more opportunities to learn more about the rest of our 2017 OHL Draft litter!