Next Level U Statement
My objective is to attend a four-year institution where I can continue playing competitive hockey while earning a degree. I am an offensive-minded defenseman who can create plays, contribute offensively, and play a strong two-way game. I can also play both left and right wing when needed, making me a versatile player who can contribute wherever my team needs me. Academically, I am committed to working hard, improving every year, and preparing myself for a successful career after university.
183 cm
160 lbs
James De Santos (Mississauga Terriers head coach)
(416) 708-3971
james.desanto@gmail.com
David Chirrey (Mississauga Terriers assistant coach and president)
(905) 755-9809
david.chirrey@peelsb.com
Academics
Bachelor of Physical Education with a minor in Mathematics, with the goal of becoming a Physical Education and Mathematics teacher.
- School Name
- St Martin Secondary School
- School City
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Country
- Canada
- Recruitment Year
- 2027
I am a left handed defence man who can also play both left and right wing when needed. I am a versatile player who can contribute offensively, make plays with the puck, and adapt to different positions to help the team.
I am an offensive defenceman who can make plays, move the puck well, and create scoring opportunities for my teammates. I have good hockey IQ, strong skating, and work hard in all areas of the ice while staying responsible defensively.
My strengths are my versatility, as I play defence and can play left wing, or right wing when needed. I am confident with the puck and can make plays to create scoring opportunities for my teammates. I have good hockey IQ and understand how to position myself and make smart decisions on the ice. I also have a strong work ethic and compete hard every shift to help my team succeed.
I have served as a co-captain on my high school volleyball team in 2024 and as captain of my high school tennis team in 2025. I have also been an assistant captain on three of my hockey teams: the Mississauga Blackhawks, Humberview Huskies, and Heartland Dragons.
I played for many different club teams. I played for Lorne Park Clarkson in the MHL from 2015-2018, Mississauga Black Hawks in the GTHL from 2018-2019, Humberview Huskies in the GTHL from 2019-2021, Heartland Dragons in the MHL from 2021-2022, and Mississauga Terriers in the GTHL from 2022-2027. I also play for my elementary school team for one season in 2019 and played for my high school team from 2024-2027
Academic: Honor Roll recipient every year throughout high school; St. Martin Club member (90%+ average); selected to represent St. Martin Secondary School at the 2025 Waterloo Math Contest.
Athletic: Grade 9 Multisport Athletic Award recipient (2023/24); ROPSSAA Varsity Boys Curling Championship winner; 2019/20 Esso Most Valuable Teammate Award winner.
Throughout my athletic career, I have been part of several successful teams across multiple sports. In hockey, my teams have won 6 tournament championships, finished as finalists in 7 tournaments, and received a Team Sportsmanship Award. With the Heartland Dragons, we finished the regular season with only 2 losses and went on to win the league championship. In soccer, I have been part of 2 tournament championship teams, and in curling, I was part of the team that won the ROPSSAA Varsity Boys Curling Championship. In track, I placed 6th at ROPSSAA in the 3000m in 2024 and won a 3000m event in 2025, while also placing 2nd in Grade 8 cross country.
2025-2026 (not tracked, these are approximate numbers)
games – 59
goals – 16
assists – 39
points – 55