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Before RIT: Played the last two seasons for the Markham Waxers of the
Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) … junior teammate of
fellow incoming RIT recruit Bryan Potts … led all Markham defensemen in
scoring with four goals and 37 assists for 41 points in 50 games in 2008-09 … assistant captain and was named the top defenseman for the Waxers in 2008-09 … helped lead Markham to the South-East Division title and was the Most Improved Player in 2007-08 … was a teammate of current Tiger forward Mark Cornacchia … previously played for Stoufville and Durham of the OPJHL.

Personal: Finance major … attended East York Collegiate Institute … born Dec. 20, 1989, in East York, Ontario … son of Mike Tanev and Sophie Meredith … has two brothers, Brandon and Kyle … favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings … favorite NHL player is Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings … favorite food is barbequed ribs … favorite sports moment was winning the OPJHL Southeast Championship with Markham in 2008-09 … would like to obtain a career in professional hockey or have a job in the financial sector in the next 10 years … favorite movie is Remember the Titans … favorite music group is Led Zeppelin … hobbies include golf,
basketball, and watching movies.

“Chris was a real late bloomer who grew almost six inches during his final
year of juniors. He is a very skilled player who can be a dominant defenseman as he gets stronger. Chris is an excellent passer who moves the puck very well and has a great shot.” — Coach Wilson