Getting to Know – Luke Israel
In part 12 of ‘Getting to Know’, meet forward LUKE ISRAEL of the Culver Military Academy U16 team who was selected in the 13th round of the 2014 OHL Priority Selection by the Sudbury Wolves Organization. ISRAEL is a tough power forward who knows how to lay a hit. He is a player who is not afraid to battle in front of the net and in the corners.
Name: Luke Israel Nickname: Issy (pronounced Izzy)
Birthday: May 4, 1998 Twitter/Instagram handle: lukeisrael17
Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario 2013-14 Team: Culver Academy U16
Shoots: Left Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 lbs Position: Forward
Q: How would you describe your personality?
A: Outgoing. I am a character guy on and off of the ice. I’m very competitive and I will do anything to win. I enjoy making people laugh but I also know when to key in and be serious.
Q: What do you like to do in your downtime?
A: In my downtime I enjoy working out, practicing my shot, hanging with friends and playing NHL 14.
Q: What are you working on to prepare for the upcoming OHL season and how are you working on it?
A: I am really working on my strength and speed. In order to play at the next level, speed and strength is a big adjustment. To work on this, I have been doing a lot of leg workouts and speed training to increase leg strength and leg power. I am also working on forearm strength to be better in small stick battles.
Q: Which NHL player do you model yourself after and why?
A: I try to model my play after Brad Marchand. He is not the biggest guy but he will do anything to help his team win. He will hit, fight, block shots, score, set up plays and I also love the speed and electric game style he brings to the ice.
QUICK HITS
Favourite NHL team: New Jersey Devils
Favourite NHL player: Brad Marchand
Favourite movie: Remember The Titans
Favourite musical artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favourite pizza toppings: Chicken, Onions and BBQ sauce
Check back Thursday as we check in with JACOB CUFFLEY of the Ottawa Valley Titans.
‘Getting to Know’ is a 16 part segment as we get to learn more about each of our 2014 OHL Priority Draft Selections leading up to Orientation Camp at the end of the month.
