I had a short, fun discussion with a volleyball coach about names and nicknames for athletes. It got me thinking that the sports writers typically assign athletes their nicknames, if they don't come up to the majors with one already in place. Mookie Wilson is my favorite. (His momma didn't name him "Mookie." His given name is "William.")
Plus, I used the verb "chacked" twice in the last two days. (Look up Michael Chack on Wikipedia if you want the short-and-sweet explanation.)
I know that some skaters have nicknames that fans have given them; Michelle Kwan is "The Kween." Daisuke Takahashi is "Dice." Patrick Chan's last name is used and abused regularly, depending on the situation and scoring. But, those aren't as cool as "Shoeless Joe" or "Eddie the Eagle."
Think about some ordinary skater you know (or yourself) and make up a really good nickname.