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Jason Niles

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Name:                                                 
  Jason Niles

Nickname:                                          
   Pricey, Tweak

Date of Birth:                                     
   16/02/86

Birthplace:                                         
   Timaru

Town of Residence:                         
   Christchurch

Occupation:                                       
   Student

Position:                                             
   Midfield

Shirt Number:                                                
  

NZ Debut:                                           
  

NHL Team:                                         
   Canterbury


Career High:                                      
   Winning Colts 2005

Career Low:                                       
   Losing NHL final

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Weeknights at home

Age you started playing at:              
   7

Hours of Training per week:                       
   10-12

Toughest Opponent:                                   
   Christchurch weather

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   John Christenson

Strengths:                                          
   Anticipation

Weaknesses:                                     
   Dribbling

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Darren Lockyer

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Learning to surf, spending time with mates in the sun, watching league

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   Calm, Relaxed, Sporting, Driven

Favourite TV Show:                          
   Californication

Favourite Food:                                
   Home-made pizza, Xmas dinner

Favourite Music:                               
   Depends on the situation, most types!

Favourite Book:                                
   Anthony Keidis - Scar Tissue, Rugby League Weekly (Magazine)

Dislikes:                                             
   Alarm clocks

Advice for Young Players:               
   Set goals and always enjoy yourself!