Date of Birth
December 31, 2008

Hometown
Medicine Hat, AB, CAN

Position
Defense

Height
5’11”

Weight
165 lbs

Shoots
Right

GPA
4.0

NCAA Number
2506649238

What are some of your main goals within the game over the next 5 years? 

In five years, I see myself playing college or university hockey and making a meaningful contribution to my team’s success. After high school, my goal is to play Junior A hockey, where I can continue developing my skills and growing my game in preparation for the next level.

I’ve set an ambitious summer training schedule to prepare myself for the upcoming season, and I’m fully committed to putting in the work. This year, I’m focusing on sharpening my defensive play while still supporting my team offensively and contributing wherever I’m needed. Each season is a chance to take another step forward, and I’m determined to make the most of every opportunity.

Why are these your goals? Why are they important to you? What would it mean to achieve them? 

Since I was young, it has been my dream to play hockey at the college or university level. The opportunity to pursue both of my passions—hockey and academics—at a high level is what has driven me to succeed in both areas. I believe that hockey and education complement each other, each teaching life skills that are essential for success both on and off the ice.

Excelling in both has required discipline, motivation, and countless hours of hard work. Through hockey, I’ve developed resilience, strategic thinking, accountability, and a strong sense of teamwork. Through academics, I’ve learned critical thinking and the ability to make independent decisions.

Winning awards in both areas has given me a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. The chance to continue growing in both hockey and academics at the college or university level would mean the world to me and fulfill a lifelong dream.

What separates you as a player and person? What are some areas requiring work? How do you continue to get better? 

I think my best attribute as a player is my edgework and deceptiveness; these skills help with puck recoveries and making offensive chances happen. I think the weakest point of my game is defending. I am actively working to improve on my defensive side of the game through practicing gap control, net front coverage, and stick positioning.

What separates me from other people is my mental toughness. It allows me to stay calm and disciplined, avoiding bad retaliatory penalties and not getting distracted by chirping referees. In tough moments or when emotions run high, I remind myself of a phrase I live by: “Control your controllables.” That mindset keeps me focused on what matters most—competing hard and doing my job.

Consistency is another key to my development. I believe that showing up every day, staying committed, and steadily chipping away is how I’ve continued to grow—and how I’ll keep improving in the future.

Off the ice, my determination to reach my goals and my willingness to learn help me adapt quickly and pick up new skills. I take pride in getting a little better each day, both as a player and as a person.

What do you bring to any team you play for? What could a coach expect from you if they selected you for their roster? 

I believe my biggest strength is my team-first mentality. Whether it’s helping teammates with homework, leading in the gym, or creating offensive chances on the ice, I take pride in supporting those around me and helping the team succeed. I see the ice well and love using that vision to generate scoring opportunities for my team.

I have a lot of experience running the power play from the flank or quarterback position. That ability comes from my years of playing forward before making the transition to defense. It’s given me a unique perspective and offensive instincts from the blue line.

If a coach adds me to their roster, they’re getting an honest, hardworking player who’s committed to improving every day—and someone who can be a real offensive asset from the back end.

What impact are you looking to have in your sports career? (Community, team, success, etc) 

I think the most valuable reward from one’s career is to have team success. Nothing felt better about the year than being able to contribute to my team’s success and winning a Championship. Everywhere that I go I want to help that team in the best way possible to succeed and win as a group.

What do you believe separates the best players in the world? What attributes/intangibles define them? 

I believe the biggest thing that separates great players from good ones is their mentality. Look at athletes like Kobe Bryant or David Goggins—they were the best at what they did because of their relentless, never-quit attitude. They weren’t just competing against others; they were competing against themselves. That mindset kept them constantly pushing, constantly chasing something more.

The same goes for players like Sidney Crosby or Nathan MacKinnon. Even though they’re two of the top talents in the NHL, they still train like they’re trying to make it. It’s as if they believe there’s a league beyond the NHL they’re working to reach. That drive, that internal standard of excellence, is what makes them great—not just their talent.

That’s the mindset I try to bring to my own training and development. I hold myself to a high standard and push to be better every day—not because someone’s watching, but because I know greatness starts with how you think and how you work when no one is watching.

Favorite thing about the game (on or off ice)? 

My favorite thing about hockey is the team atmosphere. For the past two years—and now going into my third—I’ve played at an academy where I’ve also lived in dorms with my teammates. Sharing that experience, both on and off the ice, creates a bond that’s incredibly strong.

Living, training, and competing together brings you closer in a way that’s hard to describe. You form relationships that aren’t just about hockey—they’re friendships that last and carry real weight. That sense of brotherhood and shared purpose is what makes the game so special to me.

• 2023-2024 – Prairie Hockey Academy – Top Student Athlete U17 Blue,
• 2023-2024 – Prairie Hockey Academy – CSSHL All Academic Team U17 Prep Tier III,
• 2023-2024 – Prairie Hockey Academy – Highest Overall Grade in Grade 10 & High Honors
• 2024-25 – Prairie Hockey Academy – CSSHL U17 Prep Division II Champions