Niko Porikos
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| Born | May 4, 1993 Ann Arbor, Michigan , U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2014–2018 |
| Known for | American Ice Hockey player for the University of Michigan |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm) |
| 💪 Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) 200 lb (91 kg) |
Niko Porikos (born May 4th, 1993) is an Entrepreneur and American Ice Hockey player for the University of Michigan[1] of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).[2]. Porikos has started small businesses throughout his teenage years, and has branched out in to different ventures throughout his early twenties.[3][4]
Playing Career[edit]
Porikos was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan[5]where he played hockey and soccer for local travel and AAA teams growing up. His father was a professional soccer player, but Porikos opted out of soccer to pursue his hockey career.[6]He started playing hockey at eight years of age, taking a long path from house hockey in Ann Arbor, to end up in AAA Hockey playing for Belle Tire and Victory Honda.[7][8]Porikos then decided to go play Juniors in Hamilton, Ontario for the Hamilton Red Wings[9][10][11]of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.[12]. After spending a year in Hamilton he was selected in the United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft by the Fargo Force. Porikos finished his Junior Hockey career in Hamilton where he led all defensemen in points with 21 points (9 goals, 12 assists) in 51 games. From there he moved on to fulfil his dream of playing hockey for the Wolverines[13] in his hometown of Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. He got the opportunity to play under coaches Red Berenson and Mel Pearson. Porikos finished his career at Michigan and was able to win the following championships in his four years there, and finished off his senior year playing in the NCAA frozen four tournament.[14][15]
Accomplishments, Awards, and Championships[edit]
- Great Lakes Invitational Champion in 2014 and 2015.[16]
- Big Ten Champion in 2016.[17]
- NCAA Northeast Region champion in 2018.[18][19]
- Frozen Four Participant in 2018.[20]
- Big Ten All Academic Team in 2016, 2017, and 2018.[21].
- University of Michigan Honors in 2016[22]
Academics[edit]
Porikos attended Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 2007 to 2011. He then attended the University of Michigan[23] from 2014 to 2018 where he graduated with a Bachelors Associate in International Studies with a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Greek. He also received a Cappo Sales and Marketing certificate from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and was selected as a member of the University’s Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (ELP). He received University Honors for his GPA in 2016.[24]
Business[edit]
Porikos has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of twelve where he started buying and selling items online to flip a profit. From there he started his own business repairing and customizing iPhones and iPads gaining popularity from celebrities, corporations, and other customers from all over the world. From there he decided to launch his next business ITough [25] Accessories selling premium iPhone accessories. He has been featured in Forbes, INC Magazine, and Thrive Global for his success. He now helps other startups and small businesses grow and develop through his consulting for ecommerce websites and social media marketing.[26]
Personal Life[edit]
Porikos is an only child and was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan[27] to his father Perry Porikos, and mother Georgia Porikos. His father Perry, a Greek immigrant is a restaurateur and was once a collegiate and professional soccer player. His mother Georgia, also grew up in Ann Arbor where she played basketball at Pioneer High School and is now a real estate agent. His family was home to multiple USA Hockey players billeting for the National Team Development Program (NTDP) where he grew up with hockey stars around the house from a young age.
Articles and Features[edit]
- Article about his path to play hockey at the university of Michigan.[28]
- From when he committed to Michigan..[29]
- Article released after an interview regarding his injury in his last college hockey game.[30][31][32]
- Article in Forbes talking about his most recent company.[34][35].[36]
- Featured interview in an article regarding his company.[37].
- Full article on Porikos talking about hockey and entrepreneurship.[38].
- Entrepreneurs Leadership Program.[39].
- Billeting NTDP players Article.[40].
- Suspended by the Big Ten for a hit.[41].[42]
References[edit]
- ↑ Dilks, Chris. "Big Ten Suspends Michigan's Downing Two Games, Porikos One Game". Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ↑ BRUNSKILL, GORDON. "Michigan too much for Penn State hockey". Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ MEYER, JUSTIN. "Michigan too much for Penn State hockey". Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ↑ MEYER, JUSTIN. "PORIKOS COMMITS TO MICHIGAN". Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ↑ State Athletics, Penn. "No. 15 Penn State falls to No. 6 Michigan, 7-4". Retrieved Jan 29, 2016.
- ↑ Flood, Meredith. "Michigan State Hockey defeats The University of Michigan in OT". Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- ↑ League (Old), Tier 1 Elite Hockey. "Former Victory Honda Player, Niko Porikos, Commits to University of Michigan". Retrieved Jun 11, 2014.
- ↑ Jones, Ben. "Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Can't Match Offense As Michigan Wins 7-4". Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Nason, Jason. "Jr A: Hamilton Red Wings edge Mississauga Chargers 4-3". Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ↑ Munroe, Tim. "Jr A: Hamilton Red Wings edge Mississauga Chargers 4-3". Retrieved Dec 28, 2013.
- ↑ Roose, Bill. "Wings Encounter: Dylan Larkin". Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ Cuthbert, Glen. "Junior hockey: Weather wreaks havoc on schedule". Retrieved Dec 17, 2013.
- ↑ Munroe, Tim. "Wolverine's top line tops Nittany Lions, 7-4". Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ↑ Munroe, Tim. "Player Graduates". Retrieved December 23, 2017.
- ↑ Barringer, Colin. "Men's hockey: Buckeyes address turnover issues prior to Michigan State series". Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ↑ SHAMES, JACOB. "Notebook: Porikos "fine" after big hit Sunday, Martin coming into his own". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ↑ Bean, Pod. "The Big Ten Championship Game". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ↑ and Marisa Ingemi, Dan Shulman. "Men's Hockey: NCAA All-Names Team". Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ↑ Piatt, Colin. "Penn State men's hockey, Michigan prepare for Madison Square Garden". Retrieved Jan 29, 2016.
- ↑ Taylor, Chris. "No. 15 Penn State Hockey Falls to No. 6 Michigan, 7-4". Retrieved Jan 29, 2016.
- ↑ hockey, state of. "Notebook: NCAA Frozen Four in Minnesota". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ Condry, Paul. "Michigan Caps Off Senior Night with 5-3 Win over Arizona State". Retrieved Feb 25, 2018.
- ↑ NCAA - 17/18, Univ. of Michigan. "Niko Porikos". Retrieved Apr 5, 2018.
- ↑ Piatt, Colin. "Research Associate". Retrieved Jan 29, 2016.
- ↑ Porikos, Niko. "The iTough Story". Retrieved Jan 29, 2016.
- ↑ Porikos, Niko. "02 - Billy Muckalt, hockey talk and Niko Porikos 040518". Retrieved Apr 5, 2018.
- ↑ Admins, By. "PORIKOS COMMITS TO MICHIGAN". Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Zuke, Ryan. "Ann Arbor native living childhood dream playing for Michigan hockey team". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ↑ Lennon, Erin. "Michigan adds defenseman Niko Porikos to 2014-15 roster". Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ↑ Athletics, Michigan. "College hockey: Michigan, Nagelvoort combine to blank No. 12 Ohio State". Retrieved Feb 27, 2017.
- ↑ TIMES, By. "U-M Hockey Season Preview: Wolverines Have New Coach, Plenty Of Optimism". Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ Jacoby, Terry. "Giveaway". Retrieved Feb 14, 2014.
- ↑ SHAMES, JACOB. "Notebook: Porikos "fine" after big hit Sunday, Martin coming into his own". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ↑ Condry, Paul. "Meet the Freshmen: Cutler Martin". Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ↑ Olenski, Steve. "From The Dorm To The Shark Tank And What Marketers Can Learn From It". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ TRIBUNE, THE PLAYERS'. "Super Saturday". Retrieved Nov 26, 2014.
- ↑ Carmody, Bill. "11 Pearls of Wisdom for 2018". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ kelly, sean. "Hockey Player and Entrepreneur Niko Porikos talks Hockey, Business, and Academics". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ Of Engineering, College. "Entrepreneurs Leadership Program". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890., Edited and managed. "Billeting NTDP players Article". Retrieved March 31, 2018.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link)
- ↑ Report, CHN Staff. "Michigan's Downing and Porikos Suspended". Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ↑ Trained, THP. "#TPHTrained". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
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