Royals Defenceman Justin Kipkie Named B.C. Division Scholastic Player of the Year
Published on March 30, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release
Victoria, BC - Victoria Royals defenceman Justin Kipkie has been named the B.C. Division Scholastic Player of the year and a finalist for the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy, as announced by the WHL on Thursday.
The 17-year-old excelled both on the ice and in the classroom for Victoria this year, earning top marks and tallying 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 67 games played, which ranked second amongst all Royals blueliners.
He also collected a pair of Royals' team awards, being named the Jo-Ann Thompson Foundation Scholastic Player of the Year and the team's Rookie of the Year last week.
The winner of the WHL Scholastic Player of the Year will be announced Monday, May 8th.
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