Meet the Pups: Daniel Nardi
In this weeks’ instalment of Meet The Pups, we get to know Daniel Nardi, our 9th round selection (165th overall) from the 2017 OHL Priority Selection!
Personal
Name: Daniel Nardi
Age: 16
Position: Defence
Minor Midget Team: Vaughan Kings
What number do you wear? 65
Why? I love watching and learning from Erik Karlsson
Favourite Hockey Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Favourite Movie: The Accountant
Favourite Song: Element
Favourite Pre-game Meal: Pasta with Vegetables and salad
Something about you our fans should know about you: I have a lot family in Niagara and its a second home to me.
On Ice
How would you characterize your style of play? I consider myself to be a skilled, mobile, 2-way Defenceman. I love to feed my teammates and play in the offensive zone.
Who, in the NHL, do you believe your style of play most similarly resembles? Cam Fowler
Who is the toughest goalie you’ve competed against? Spencer Knight
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming season? Fulfilling my dream of playing in the OHL, making the Icedogs and being part of such a great organization.
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Any big plans for the summer, once school’s finished? Yes, I Want to continue working on my overall game as much as possible for the upcoming season as well as my fitness. I think getting bigger and stronger is the number one goal. Playing road hockey as well as going up to the cottage for a little bit.
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Stay tuned next week to learn more about 10th round selection, Mason Howard!
