Crosby one of WHL’s B.C. Division Academic Spotlight players for November
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the B.C. Division Academic Spotlight for November, featuring Academic Achievers including goaltender Dylan Garand of the Kamloops Blazers, forward Kyle Crosbie of the Kelowna Rockets, defenceman Rhett Rhinehart of the Prince George Cougars, Trent Miner of the Vancouver Giants, and goaltender Brock Gould of the Victoria Royals.
During the months of November through February, each of the WHL’s 22 member Clubs will name an Academic Achiever, as selected by the Club’s Education Advisor. Each month, one WHL Division will have its Academic Achievers celebrated in the Academic Spotlight:
Academic Spotlight
November – B.C. Division
December – East Division
January – Central Division
February – U.S. Division
WHL players recognized as Academic Achievers are observed as those striving to reach their full potential in their educational programs while balancing WHL commitments.
KELOWNA, CANADA – DECEMBER 1: Kyle Crosbie #25 of the Kelowna Rockets kneels on the ice during warm up against the Saskatoon Blades on December 1, 2018 at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)
Kyle Crosbie, Kelowna Rockets: Rookie forward Kyle Crosbie, a 17-year-old product of Didsbury, Alta., is thriving in Grade 12 English and Pre-Calculus, as well as Physical Education and Strength & Conditioning at Kelowna Secondary School.
“Kyle is a very well-rounded individual who capitalizes on situations that are made available to him, such as tutors and extra help made available by teachers,” said Darren Wishlow, Education Advisor for the Rockets.
In 30 games this season, Crosbie has recorded seven points (5G-2A). Originally an eighth-round selection (174th) of the Rockets at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, Crosbie came to Kelowna following two years with Edge School of the Canadian Sports School Hockey League.
WHL Academic Achievers – November
| Club Name | Player Name | School/Institution |
| Brandon Wheat Kings | Jonny Lambos | Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School |
| Calgary Hitmen | Jackson van de Leest | Bishop O’Brien High School |
| Edmonton Oil Kings | Jake Neighbours | Salisbury High School |
| Everett Silvertips | Jackson Berezowski | Everett High School |
| Kamloops Blazers | Dylan Garand | Valleyview Secondary School |
| Kelowna Rockets | Kyle Crosbie | Kelowna Secondary School |
| Kootenay ICE | Holden Kodak | Kootenay Educational Services |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes | Justin Hall | Chinook High School |
| Medicine Hat Tigers | Corson Hopwo | Medicine Hat High School |
| Moose Jaw Warriors | Tristin Langan | Vanier Collegiate |
| Portland Winterhawks | Kade Nolan | Sunset High School |
| Prince Albert Raiders | Jakob Brook | Carlton Comp. High School |
| Prince George Cougars | Rhett Rhinehart | Prince George Secondary School |
| Red Deer Rebels | Ryan Gottfried | St. Gabriel’s Learning Centre |
| Regina Pats | Steven Zonneveld | Michael A. Riffel High School |
| Saskatoon Blades | Tristen Robins | City Park School |
| Seattle Thunderbirds | Cole Schwebius | Kentwood High School |
| Spokane Chiefs | Connor Gabruch | Joel E. Ferris High School |
| Swift Current Broncos | Matthew Culling | Swift Current Comp. High School |
| Tri-City Americans | Sasha Mutala | Kamiaken High School |
| Vancouver Giants | Trent Miner | South Delta Secondary School |
| Victoria Royals | Brock Gould | BJU Press Distance Learning |
Fully funded by WHL member Clubs, all current WHL players are encouraged to enroll in post-secondary courses. This season, over 160 current players are taking post-secondary courses while playing in the WHL. The financial assistance received for post-secondary studies while playing does not impact on the WHL Scholarship benefits a WHL player is entitled to upon graduating from the League.
Every player who plays in the WHL is eligible to receive the WHL Scholarship. For every season a player plays in the WHL, they receive a guaranteed, full-year WHL Scholarship, including tuition, textbooks and compulsory fees to a post-secondary institution of their choice. The WHL Scholarship is a fully-guaranteed academic scholarship with no requirement to play university hockey to qualify.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 350 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
