Ava Stajan
- Status: Uncommitted
- Class of 2027
Next Level U Statement
My goal as a high performance athlete is to play hockey at a Canadian University, while studying either Kinesiology or Media Information and Technology. Through out my childhood, hockey has always been major a part of my life. It is in my blood. As a life-long Oakville Hornet, I have always found a way to balance the commitment to hockey, with school and family life. I would love to continue that balance into post secondary.
As much as I have given to the game of hockey, it has given me back even more. I do not take for granted the many life skills that come with being a high level athlete, and would love the opportunity to contribute to a U-sports team. My main strengths include strong skating ability, high hockey IQ and compete level, along with proven leadership skills. With a positive attitude and solid work ethic, I believe I can be an asset and a great teammate to any future team.
Contact this athleteAcademics
1. Kinesiology
2. Media Information Technology
3. Business
- Country
- Canada
- School Name
- Oakville Trafalgar High School
- School City
- Oakville, ON
- Recruitment Year
- 2027
Athletics
5’8
Weight:
130
References:
Andrew McGarrity – jaj.mcgarrity@gmail.com – U15AA Coach
Niki Petti – U18AAcoach2025@oakvillehornets.com – U18AA Coach
Stan DeRango – coachstan94@gmail.com – U18AA Coach
Preference
1. Left Wing
2. Right Wing
3. Center
Player Style:
I believe I am a strong skating winger (power forward) who plays both sides of the ice. I use my speed and high compete level to win puck battles and bring energy to my line. I take pride in being solid leader with a positive attitude and mental toughness. My coaches have described me as a coachable, hard working player with a high hockey sense and a pass first mentality.
Player Strengths:
Here are some of my strengths according to my current and former coaches:
- strong skater with great speed through the neutral zone
- accurate passer
- very strong along the boards
- great at winning puck battles
- strong and tough net front presence
- high hockey IQ
- strong backchecking ability
- responsible player away from the puck
Leadership:
Captain – U15AA Oakville Hornets – Winning Bronze at Provincials
Student of Excellence – St Vincent Elementary school
Valedictorian – St Vincent Elementary school
Captain – Volleyball team – St Vincent Elementary school
Assistant Captain – Junior Field Hockey team – Oakville Trafalgar High School
Team History:
- U18AA 2024/25 – Oakville Hornets
- U15AA 2023/24 – Oakville Hornets
- U15A 2022/23 – Oakville Hornets
- U13AA 2021/22 – Oakville Hornets
- U13A 2020/21 – Oakville Hornets
- U11AA 2019/20 – Oakville Hornets
- U11A 2018/19 – Oakville Hornets
- U9A 2017/18 – Oakville Hornets
High School
- Oakville Trafalgar High School Varsity – 2023/24 to present.
Spring Summer Tournament teams
- Fighting Flamingos 2009 – 2023 & 2024
- Team Game Plan 2008 & 2009 – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Megan Bozek’s 9’s Spring team
Other Info:
email – astajan7414@icloud.com
Captain – U15AA Oakville Hornets – Winning Bronze at Provincials
Student of Excellence – St Vincent Elementary school
Valedictorian – St Vincent Elementary school
Captain – Volleyball team – St Vincent Elementary school
Assistant Captain – Junior Field Hockey team – Oakville Trafalgar High School
Team Accomplishments:
- Gold Medal – Mississauga U15AA Showcase
- Silver Medal – Stoney Creek U15AA Showcase (Gold Division)
- Silver Medal – Detroit 2 Nations U15AA College Prep (Gold Division)
- Bronze Medal – U15AA Provincials Championship
U15A Oakville
- Gold Medal – Etobicoke Dolphins Pink the Rink
- Gold Medal – The Burgh Thanksgiving Tournament (Pittsburgh, PA)
My Hockey Rankings
- U18AA (Tier1) Oakville Hornets 2023/24 – 4th in Ontario
- U15AA (Tier1) Oakville Hornets 2023/24 – 5th in Ontario; 15 in Canada
- U15A (Tier2) Oakville Hornets 2022/23 – 6th in Canada
- U13AA (Tier1) Oakville Hornets 2021/22 – 8th in Canada
Spring Hockey
Silver Medal – 2024 Fighting Flamingos – Draft Day Niagara Battle
U15AA Stats = 64GP 20G 27A 47p