Okanagan Hockey Academy Student Adam Plant Accepts NCAA Harvard Scholarship

Adam Plant (95), has accepted a scholarship to one of the most storied educational institutions in the world on Wednesday.  The mobile defenseman committed to Harvard University.

Plant, a Penticton resident, played last season in the KIJHL and has committed to the Westside Warriors where he will spend his 2012-13 season.  Plant spent the 2010-11 season with the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Midget Prep team. Last year, he played in 47 games, scored 9 goals and added 28 assists with the Penticton Lakers.

“Adam will be an asset to the Harvard Crimson in the future,” Coach Dirk said. “Like every player, he needs to keep working on his strength but his understanding of the game, coupled with his character, will make him very successful.”

“The main reason I chose Harvard was because of the schooling and hockey program combination,” says Plant. “I have heard nothing but great things about the program from many people in the NCAA.”

For more information:

Blake Wesley

Senior Director of Hockey Operations

Okanagan Hockey Academy

blakewesley@hockeyschools.com

Funk and Rebagliati Commit to Bulldogs

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce today that they have signed two more top prospects for the 2012/13 season:  Zach Funk and Brad Rebagliati.

Zach Funk is a 1996-born forward that has come up through the Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association system. At the start of this season, Funk was one of the top forwards at the North Island Silvertips major midget tryouts before deciding to play at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota. As a 15-year old rookie, he put up 21 points in 54 games. Funk attended the Bulldogs’ spring identification camp held in Port Alberni, BC. At that camp, he definitely impressed the evaluating committee. “Playing in the BCHL has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid,” said Funk. “I am honored to be a Bulldog and can’t wait to contribute to the success of the team.”
Funk was also identified as one of the top 1996-born players in BC and was invited to participate in the BC Hockey U17 BC Cup this past May in Salmon Arm, BC. Funk tied all players for most points (9) and goals (5) in the 4-day competition en route to helping his team win the gold medal with a 1-0 win in the championship game.

Brad Rebagliati is a 1995-born goalie who grew up in Cranbrook, BC. This past season Rebagliati played for the OHA Prep team, appearing in 32 games and posting a 2.66 GAA. He was discovered in the Bulldogs’ spring identification camp held in Quesnel, BC, in late April. “I am very pleased to have the opportunity to be a Bulldog,” commented Rebagliati. “I am looking forward to the year and I am excited to live in Port Alberni.” Rebagliati has one of a small handful of goalies that received an invite to the 2010 U17 BC Hockey provincial camp. He didn’t allow a single goal in the three games that he appeared in. Rebagliati’s outstanding performance against the best players in the province earned him a spot on the  short-list for Team Pacific, only to be beat out by Tristan Jarry who as a 16-year-old goalie this past season for the  Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL.
“Both players are great young talents,” said Alberni Valley Bulldogs head coach Kevin Willison. “We hope they will be a big part of our puzzle in the coming years and will be very exciting for our fans to watch,” added Willison. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs organization is very excited to welcome Zach and Brad to the organization. Additional commitments will be announced in the near future.

For more information please contact

Head Coach Kevin Willison at 250.735.0487 or
Assistant Coach Adam Hayduk at 250.723.4412or adam@albernivalleybulldogs.ca.

Ask an Expert – Episode 5 – How do I become a good team leader?

This weeks question is from Daniel. Daniel asks “What is the best way to be a leader to your teammates?”