Defenceman Paddy Donahue of the Columbia Valley Rockies has committed to the Grand Valley State University Lakers.
Donahue tallied eight points in 37 games this season,
He says it was great to play for his hometown team.
“Coming back to spend my junior career in my hometown was a memorable experience and is certainly something I’ll be proud of,” he said.
“I was fortunate enough to have great teammates and coaches. I’m very excited for this new opportunity to continue my hockey career and pursue post-secondary education.”
Donahue was able to up his defensive game this season and became a regular on the penalty kill.
“Team video sessions allowed us to learn from in-game mistakes and strengths and helped me improve my IQ,” he says.
“My three years with the Rockies helped me learn to deal with adversity, and how to modify my playing style to benefit the team. The organization took a chance on me at a young age and developed me a lot as a player.”
He’ll be joining his new team in the fall.
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