2010 & 2011 USA Womens Hockey Team
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Nicole Giannino, of Bay Shore, NY A member of the 2011 Gold Medal winning USA Women’s Hockey Team, which competed in Roccarosa, Italy July.2011. This marks the second straight year Nicole was the youngest player selected to Team USA. (see below)
In 2010 Nicole was part of the USA team which took home the Bronze Medal at the Women’s World Championships in Beroun, Czech Republic. (see below)
Nicole has been a member of several USA Teams including the 2009 and 2010 Women's Jr Teams, along with 2007 and 2008 USA Under 18 Team.
Nicole currently lives in Lake Placid NY where she trains daily at the Olympic Center (site of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic's) under Coach Bill Ward. Nicole attends National Sports Academy (NSA).
NSA is home to 72 high school age students which excel in Winter Olympic Sports, Men & Women Hockey as well as Downhill Skiing, Ski Jumping ,Luge and Nordic Combined. NSA has trained and educated many USA Olympic Athletes including 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Bill Demong.
Birthdate; Sept 19,1993
Nickname: "Gino"
Position: Forward/Defense
Shoots: Right
Team USA Years: 2007,2008,2009,2010 and 2011
Hometown: Bay Shore
Current Residence: Lake Placid N.Y.
Personal Website: www.NicoleGiannino.com
EDUCATION
Current High School: National Sports Academy, Lake Placid N.Y.
Year of Graduation: 2011
GPA: Unweighted 4.0
High School Achievements: High Honor Roll, National Honor Society
ICE HOCKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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2010 Empire State Games Leading scorer
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2010 Empire State Games Silver Medalist
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2009 USA Hockey National Camp 16
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2009-2010 USA Hockey 19U Tier 1 National Championships
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2009-2010 New York State 19U Tier 1 Champion
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2007-2008 New York State 16U Champion
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2008 Empire State Games Gold Medalist
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2007 Empire State Games Silver Medalist
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2006-2008 West Islip High School Boys JV Hockey Team (only Girl)
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Only Girl to Make the Suffolk County Selects Ice Team
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Youngest Player to ever make The Empire State Games (13 years old)
INLINE HOCKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2 Time "Best Defenseman" Awards
- 2 Time "Fastest Skater" Awards
- 3 Time "Best Defensive Forward" Awards
- 1 League MVP Award
- Only girl to make the New York State Wars Men's Team (5x's)2006, 2007,2008,2009,2010
- New York Womens State Wars Team Member (4x's) 2007,2008,2009,2010
- 2009 State Wars Gold Medalist
- 2008 State Wars Silver Medalist
- 2006 State Wars Bronze Medalist
- 2009 nARCH Silver Medalist
- 2008-2009 NAYRAH 16U National Championship(LI 495ers)
- 2010 State Wars Silver Medalist ( Team New York)
- 2011 nARCH Gold medal Women's Platium ( Team Revision)
TEAM USA HISTORY
2011 USA Women's Hockey Team (Gold Medal-Roccarosa, Italy)
2010 USA Women's Hockey Team (Bronze Medal- Beroun, Czech Republic)
2010 USA Women's Juniors Team
2009 USA Women's Juniors Team
2008 USA Women's 18u Team
2007 USA Women's 18u Team
2008 USA Women's International Team
2007 USA Women's International Team
Current Occupation: High School Student
Current Skating Club:
(Ice) National Sports Academy 19U Tier 1
(Inline) Team Revision & TEAM USA
Coach Contact: Bill Ward (518)523-3460 ex 31
When Did You Start Skating: 9 Years Old
Future Hockey Goals: D1-College, USA 18u Team, USA 22u Team, US Olympic Team
Who Is Your Favorite Sports Figure: My Brother Ricky
Who Is The Person with the greatest Influence In your Life and Why: My Dad , He is always there encouraging me
List your Hobbies: Eating, Hockey
Favorite Food: Friendlys or Panera Bread
Favorite Movie: White Chicks,Miracle
Favorite Place to Shop: Any Mall, Anywhere,Anytime
If you could pick any word to describe you ,what would it be: Sincere
Most Prised Possession: My Family
FAMILY INFORMATION;
Father's Name; Rick Giannino
Father's Occupation: Business Financial Manager
Mother's Name: Mary Ann Giannino
Brother: Ricky
Sister: Jamie Ann
Dog: Char-lay & Jack Jack (American Eskimo's)
Family Member's who competed in Sports: Brother Ricky Hockey Goalie