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Bode Hagan Makes WHL Academic Spotlight for November

Published on December 13, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today the Academic Spotlight for November, featuring the East Division. Student athletes recognized this month for their academic achievements include forward Bode Hagan of the Brandon Wheat Kings, forward Eric Alarie of the Moose Jaw Warriors, forward Jakob Brook of the Prince Albert Raiders, forward Cale Sanders, forward Jayden Wiens, and defenceman Carson Lambos of the Winnipeg ICE.

WHL players recognized as Academic Achievers are observed as those striving to reach their full potential in their educational programs while balancing WHL commitments.

Rookie forward Bode Hagan, a 17-year-old product of Beaumont, Alta., is enrolled at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School. Hagan is currently taking Grade 12 courses in Law and English while also taking science courses online.

"Bode is a dedicated student and athlete," said Wheat Kings academic advisor Glenda Zelmer. "His desire to do his very best on the ice and in his academic courses is rewarded with excellent grades. Bode rises to the challenge and works just as hard when the team is on the road, as when they are home."

After making his debut during the 2018-19 WHL Regular Season, Hagan has appeared in 13 games during the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season, recording four assists.

WHL Academic Achievers - November

Club, Player Name - School/Institution

Calgary, Riley Fiddler - Schultz Edge School

Edmonton, Dylan Guenther - Salisbury Composite High School

Everett, Olen Zellweger - Everett High School

Kamloops, Rayce Ramsay - Thompson Rivers University

Kelowna, Jake Poole - Carlton Comprehensive Public High School

Lethbridge, Chase Wheatcroft - Chinook High School

Medicine Hat, Daniel Baker - Medicine Hat High School

Portland, Tyson Kozak - Sunset High School

Prince George, Davin Griffin - Prince George Secondary School

Red Deer, Jaxsen Wiebe - St. Gabriel Online School

Seattle, Matthew Rempe - Kentwood High School

Spokane, Owen MacNeil - Ferris High School

Swift Current, Chase Lacombe - Swift Current Comprehensive

Tri-City, Ian Ferguson - iUniversity Prep Texas

Vancouver, Zack Ostapchuk - South Delta Secondary

Victoria, Tarun Fizer - Victoria High School

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.

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