In this episode of Talkin' Trash, AJ Galante sits down with rising hockey star

Jovanni Smeriglio, a 17-year-old phenom making waves in the junior

hockey scene. From his early days growing up on and off the ice in

Danbury to his journey through the highly competitive, and

internationally renowned hockey program at South Kent, Jovanni shares

his inspiring story. We explore the pressure of balancing family

expectations with athletic dreams, dealing with opposing fans, how

YouTube plays a role in the development of young athletes, and what it's

like achieving the dream of making a top-level team. Jovanni also dives

into his favorite video game memories, the mental side of success, and

gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a young athlete

navigating both the business and personal sides of hockey. Plus, find

out his favorite foods as an Italian-American and his future aspirations

with college and professional hockey!

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Connect with Jovanni Smeriglio:

https://www.instagram.com/jovanni_hockey15/

Check out Jovanni and team in action:

https://southkentschool.org/athletics/hockey/aaa-hockey/schedule-24-25/

Check out the Danbury Hat Tricks schedule and ticket information!

https://www.danburyhattricks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/danburyhattricks/

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