Meet the Pups: Jalen Balbosa
This week’s version of Meet the Pups features Jalen Balbosa, the IceDogs 2017 8th round pick in the OHL Priority Selection. Here’s everything you need to know about Jalen:
Personal
Name: Jalen Balbosa
Age:16
Position: Center/Left Wing
Minor Midget Team: York Simcoe Express
What number do you wear? I wear #15
Why? My older brother used to wear it when he played hockey and it’s my lucky number.
Favourite Hockey Team (NHL): New York Rangers
Favourite Player: Connor McDavid
Favourite Movie: Land of the Lost
Favourite Song: Element
Favourite Pre-game Meal: Pasta and Chicken
Favourite Subject in School: Gym class
IceDogs
How was your experience at Rookie Orientation Day?
It was an amazing experience, we got to tour the beautiful city and visit the rink and it was great meeting the staff and two Icedog players.
What impresses you most about the IceDogs organization?
One thing that impressed me the most is that all members of the organization were like a big family and I think thats why its such an amazing organization.
Something interesting about you that IceDogs fans should know?
I can’t wait to meet some Icedog fans and the team mascot.
Etc
Any big plans for the summer once school’s finished?
Yes, I would like to improve as much as possible this summer so once school is over I will continue to work out and do dryland along with strength and conditioning, also I will be doing powerskating.
The entire IceDogs organization and fan base would like to welcome Jalen to the family!
