“I wanted to follow in the footsteps of my uncle, Mike Hurlbut ‘85, and sister Grace Hurlbut ‘25. Being so close to home, Northwood has always seemed like a great option for school and hockey, so I wanted to give it a try and see what it’s all about.
“The faculty and coaches at Northwood are key role models who will go above and beyond for you, so surrounding myself with people like that has been crucial to my success in academics and athletics. My teammates have had such a profound impact on me, and I know that when I leave Northwood, I will be leaving with lifelong friends and brothers.
“My favorite Northwood experience to date is Costa Rica LEAP. I also got a souvenir, a Costa Rica beach ball! We had such a great group, and we made so many memories that we still talk about this year. Getting to experience and learn about another culture while making new friends is something I truly value and will carry with me forever. My favorite hockey game so far at Northwood was against South Kent last year, when I played lights out, and we won big.
“To be honest, the best thing about Northwood, especially hockey, has to be the culture instilled in everyone from day one. The respect and accountability that is harped on has really made everyone so much better, and that is what I love about Northwood and its community. There is truly no other place like it, and I will be very sad when I have to leave. However, I plan to make the most of my time here and leave with as many friends and memories as possible. In the wise words of the great Theo Ghanime, ‘Who’s to say, huh?’”
As told to Andrew Sherland ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
