HotshotGG

HotshotGG
Georgallidis in 2015
Personal information
Name	George Georgallidis
Born	(1990-06-23) June 23, 1990 (age 34) [1]
Nationality	Canadian, Born and raised in Greece(Γέννημα θρέμα Ελλάδας)
Career information
Games	League of Legends
Playing career	2010–2013
Team history
2010–2013	Counter Logic Gaming

George Georgallidis (born June 23, 1990), better known as HotshotGG, is a Canadian former esports player. He is the founder and owner of Counter Logic Gaming, a professional esports organization. ^{[2] [3]}

Biography

George Georgallidis founded Counter Logic Gaming in April 2010. Georgallidis has since led the organization's teams to success across multiple esports titles, including League of Legends , Counter-Strike: Global Offensive , Halo , and Super Smash Bros. . Following the 2013 NA LCS Spring Split, George stepped down as a player to take a managerial role in the team. ^[4] He was replaced with Nientonsoh on May 26, 2013. ^[5]

Tournament results

Counter Logic Gaming

• 1st — 2010 World Cyber Games Grand Finals
• 3rd — 2011 World Cyber Games Grand Finals
• 2nd — MLG 2012 - Spring Championship

References

1. Esguerra, Tyler (March 14, 2020). "HotshotGG: "I'd probably have to say League of Legends solo queue is the worst experience I've ever had"". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
2. "Hotshot in depth: MSI success, the CLG golden age, and how to improve the LCS". The Daily Dot . Retrieved April 9, 2017.
3. Gaudiosi, John. "Pro Gamer George 'HotshotGG' Georgallidis Explains Why Koreans Will Dominate In League Of Legends". Forbes . Retrieved April 9, 2017.
4. DiChristopher, Tom (February 3, 2014). "Pro gamers get big, burn out, retire young". CNBC . Retrieved April 9, 2017.
5. "Counter Logic Gaming owner discusses departure from starting lineup" . Retrieved April 9, 2017.