Ottawa, ON – The Central Canada Hockey League is pleased to announce that Carleton Place Canadians forward Bill Gourgon has been named the recipient of the Arthur K Nielsen Award (Academic Player of the Year) for the 2023/24 season.
The 2003 born Carp, ON native is in his third season in the CCHL. While attending the Algonquin College he has accumulated grades in the following full time classes; Business Law- Discussion #1-9/10, Discussion #2 8/10, Business Math- Quiz #1-4/5, Test #1-13.5/15, Quiz #2-5/5, Test #2 14.25/15, Business Fundamentals-Assignment #1-13/15, Assignment #2-16/20. While on the ice earning 58 points in 50 games. He will be continuing his athletic and academic career at St. Francis University for the 2024/25 season.
“Incredibly proud of Billy for winning this award. We have focused a lot on the person outside of hockey in the last few years and for Billy to be able to win this award shows his dedication to excellence in the classroom and commitment to work in the community”. From a kid who was drafted to this program many years ago, to finish here in CP with this award before moving on to STFX is a great way to go. Very well deserved.” Says Canadians Head Coach Brent Sullivan.
