The CCHL is pleased to announce that the Gongshow Academic Player of the Month for January is Charles Levesque of the Hawkesbury Hawks. Charles is enjoying an outstanding rookie season as he has been a repeat winner for this same award and voted the league’s Rookie of the Month for both November and December. Also being acknowledged are three players who earned Honorable Mention in this month’s voting. Jared Henry of the Smith Falls Bears, Kemptville 73’s Jake Gaudet, and Salim Mahi-Beaudry of the Gloucester Rangers have also accelerated on the ice and in the classroom.
Charles Levesque, Hawkesbury Hawks Academic Player of the Month.
Hawkesbury Hawk forward Charles Levesque received final high school marks of 89 in English, 86 in Math and 86 in French. He also collected 14 (3 G, 11 A) points in 11 games in January. Charles has previously been named Academic Player of the Month for October, two-time Rookie of the Month, and Player of the Week once so far this season. He currently is the Hawks top scorer with 52 points in 50 games, and leads all CCHL Rookies in overall league scoring.
Jared Henry, Smith Falls Bears, Honorable Mention, Academic Player of the Month
With a full course load in the Business Program, Jared Henry maintains an 83% average at St Lawrence College and still manages to make a full commitment to the Smiths Falls Bears. He leads by example both on and off the ice averaging over 25 minutes of ice time per game recording 2 assists through the month of January. He is a reliable stay at home defenseman who has great vision and play-making abilities. Jared was also a key member of the CCHL Robinson team in thisyears All Star Challenge.
Jake Gaudet, Kemptville 73’s Honorable Mention, Academic Player of the Month
The Kemptville 73’s forward is currently working towards a degree in Biology and Biotechnology from Carleton University. Jake received an A in his Introduction to Business and Communications Technology course this semester, having earned an A+ and A's on his course work and final exam. He has already applied his coursework in school to build his own business, Produce To You, (www.producetoyou.ca). In the month of January, Jake continues to be offensive powerhouse for the 73's, collecting 10 points in 9 games and 33 points for the season to date.
Salim Mahi-Beaudry, Gloucester Rangers Honorable Mention, Academic Player of the Month
Salim Mahi-Beaudry has 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, in 10 games this month and 40 points for the season. Salim also excels in the classroom, maintaining an 87% average taking five courses at CEGEP this season.
The CCHL also extends its congratulations to the following nominees for academic player of the month for attaining a 90% or higher average on their first term report cards: Eric Faith (Brockville Braves), Elie Boulerice (Ottawa Junior Senators) and Kris Lalonde (Pembroke Lumber Kings).
Lastly, the CCHL congratulates the following players who have accepted NCAA scholarship offers in January:
· Owen Guy from Kemptville 73s – Lake Superior State University
· Grant Cooper – Clarkson University
· Branden Makara – Colorado College
