Second overall selection Pano Fimis Commits to the IceDogs
Niagara, ON – Niagara IceDogs General Manager Joey Burke is proud to announce that 2020 OHL Priority Selection 2nd overall pick Pano Fimis has signed a Standard Player Agreement, committing to the team. The 5’10” centreman played the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons with the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
In 59 games played, the Richmond Hill born 15-year old has scored 41 goals, collected 63 assists, totalling 104 points. He has a 65.24% face-off percentage in 59 games. In the 2018-19 season, his first with the Jr. Canadiens program, Fimis was named an Alternate Captain. In the 2019-20 season, he wore the Captain’s “C”. He helped the Toronto Jr. Canadiens win the GTHL’s playoffs. They would have been the number one seed for the GTHL at the OHL Cup.
Pano can’t wait to play in front of our amazing fans, neither can we!
A few words from @Pano_Fimis pic.twitter.com/yhvEu5KE6a
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) April 4, 2020
Fimis was selected for the GTHL’s 2020 Top Prospects Game. He represented Canada at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he captured bronze. He was named the 2020 GTHL Player of the Year. Previous winners of this award include Shane Wright, Jamie Drysdale, and Connor McDavid.
General Manager Burke announced the signing earlier today, saying “I am beyond thrilled to be adding Pano officially to the IceDogs. This is a huge day in our organizations history. To be able to add a talent like Pano is a game changing addition, and one that you are rarely in a position to add.
“Pano has been our guy from day one. To be able to draft and sign a player that you had number one on your draft board all year and to see things come to fruition today is very exciting.
“I could not be more thrilled at the game Pano will bring to Niagara. He does everything at an elite level, has unbelievable leadership qualities, and already embodies an IceDog on and off the ice. I could not be more excited to make this official and welcome Pano and the Fimis family to Niagara. I can’t wait for fans to see him and our bright young group!”
GM JB on @Pano_Fimis‘ game 👀#OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/YWtAXn5J2b
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) April 4, 2020
“I am honoured and proud to announce that I have officially signed with the Niagara IceDogs!” said Fimis. “I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates, and playing at the Meridian Centre. I am super excited to get things started with the IceDogs organization”.
Truly honoured to be selected by @OHLIceDogs. Thank you to everyone that I have crossed paths with along the way and those that have supported me. Especially my family, coaches, and teammates. Can’t wait to get started, in the meantime I hope everyone is staying safe. #godogsgo pic.twitter.com/t7bEoWhvzv
— Pano Fimis (@Pano_Fimis) April 4, 2020
Fans can look forward to watching Pano the next time the team hits the ice.
