ABOUT AMANDA

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Occupation/Post-Secondary program: Oilfield Medic & First Aid Trainer

Hometown: Barrie, Ontario

Career Goal: To run a hospital

Favourite type of workout: Long distance running, hot yoga & P90X.

Why you love hockey: The game is non stop action, and keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Best Characteristic: Positive outlook & a continuous smile.

What is something unique about you that most people don’t know: I crochet blankets in my spare time.

Favourite place in Oil Country: Aside from Rexall, anywhere that has a “World’s Largest” roadside attraction, I love to take pictures standing in front of them!

Dream vacation: Touring museums in Rome, Moscow, Paris and Barcelona.

Favourite food: Hot dogs. I could easily live on them

Dream Date: Eating nachos while watching the Stanley Cup final.

Favourite winter accessory: My Oilers toque and gloves (never leave home without them).

Words to live by: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” Mahatma Ghandi

Describe your personal style: Euro-casual

Why do you want to be part of the Octane: I wanted to join a team where a sense of sisterhood and community involvement was integral.

Who inspires you:  try to take inspiration from those closest to me, those I am in contact with everyday and as well as from history.

What is your performance background: 3 years with the Octane

Best memory as an Octane Member: There are so many that I have gathered in the last 3 years from meeting new team members, performing and doing charity events like Monday Morning Magic. But the best had to be this year when a long time season seat holder, shook my hand on the first home game and welcomed me back to Rexall.

Favourite quote: “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island and at the bottom of the Spanish main…and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life” – Walt Disney