VIDEO INTERVIEW: New Giants Draft Pick Blake Chorney

Vancouver, B.C. – On May 9, the Giants were ecstatic when Blake Chorney fell in their lap at 10th overall.

Just yesterday, they signed the 2009-born forward from Nipawin, Sask. to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Chorney, who celebrated his 15th birthday on May 13, had a standout season for Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) this past season, helping the program secure their second consecutive U15 Prep Western Championship in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) with five goals and seven assists for 12 points in five playoff games. He recorded 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points in 24 games in the regular season.

This week, the 5-foot-11, 182 lb. forward took some time to tell us about his style of game, his season at NAX, his summer plans and more.

 

Rapid Fire: 

Q: Who was your favourite NHL player growing up?
A: Sidney Crosby

Q: Who is your favourite NHL Team?
A: Pittsburgh Penguins

Q: If you didn’t play hockey, what sport would you play?
A: Baseball

Q: Go-to pre-game meal
A: Anything my mom makes me. Probably pasta.

Q: Snack for a long road trip
A: Welches

Q: Pre-Game pump-up Tune
A: Anything by Lil Baby

Q: Favourite band/musical artist
A: Lil Baby or Zach Bryan

Q: Favourite TV Show/Movie
A: Step Brothers and Outer Banks

Q: Stanley Cup Pick (out of the Final 4)
A: New York Rangers