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Nico Daws (G)

TEAM RED

Biography

NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING SAYS: Has a huge presence in the net – very good net coverage – challenges the shooters to at least the top of the paint on initial shots – properly positioned so that he doesn’t leave much room for shooters – has a well-balanced strong stance – good compete – good scramble ability to get back in position and to compete for a loose puck in the crease – a big goalie that has good quickness and athleticism – good job of tracking pucks through traffic – good NHL potential.

INTERNATIONAL: Won Gold with Canada at the 2020 World Juniors

PERSONAL: Son to Steve and Stefani … Mother is a nurse … Has two siblings Sofie (21) and Elsa (14) … Played his minor hockey with the Burlington Eagles … Credits Matt Smith as the most influential on his hockey career … Favourite minor hockey coach was Phil Zerr … Wears No. 35 after his first goalie coach, Ryan Munce … Favourite school subject is math … Nicknamed ‘Dawsy’ … Favourite moment as a hockey fan was dropping the puck at a Toronto Maple Leafs game … Favourite moment as a player was winning the OHL title.

DESCRIBES HIMSELF AS: Calm, Efficient, Determined, Reliable, Patient

QUICK HITS –

Favourite NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Favourite NHL Player: John Gibson
Most Difficult Opponent to Face: Andrei Svechnikov
Favourite Road Arena: Kitchener
Favourite Musician: Thomas Rhett
Favourite Movie: Step Brothers
Favourite Actor: Seth Rogen
Favourite Athlete: Braden Holtby
Little Known Fact: Born in Germany