“When I feel like I’m going off track, I always look back at one thing that has been with me for years. When I was little, I would spend some time during the summer at a church camp near my house. There was one bible verse that I was asked to read out loud to the group, and ever since then, my dad has told me to make this the quote I live by. 1 Corinthians 16:13: ‘Be watchful, stand firm in faith, act like men, be strong.’
“This is my second year at Northwood, and I’m from Stevensville, Ontario. I came last year for my senior year from The Nichols School in Buffalo, NY. I wanted to be a part of the winning culture that Northwood has built over the years. I knew being here for one year wasn’t enough for my development, so I decided coming back for a post-grad year would be the best in all aspects.”
“Northwood has taught me so much in the short amount of time that I’ve been here, but the biggest takeaway thus far would have to be how to face adversity. Whether it be on the ice, off the ice, injuries, or problems with friends or family, I’ve learned how to navigate through anything I face.
“With not much free time between school and hockey, it can be a struggle trying to find some time to get out on the golf course, but when I can, it is always one of the best times. I’m a big golfer. I always have been, so being at Northwood and playing a few holes with my buddies is always a great time. We definitely have a fun time, but most of the time, we get into deeper conversations and learn a lot about each other in the process.
“It is still very early in the season to know what next year looks like for me hockey-wise, but I plan to play in either the North American Hockey League (NAHL) or the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). If a division three opportunity arises, then possibly taking one of those, but everything is still up in the air. I’m grateful for last year at Northwood and even more to have been able to come back and play here for another season.”
As told to Sophia DeAnzeris ’25. Photo by Michael Aldridge.
