Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League is proud to announce that five recipients of Canadian Interuniversity Sport All-Canadian Awards, 75% of the All-Canadian Teams, and 100% of the CIS All-Rookie Team for the 2014-15 season are CHL graduates.
In addition, 166 CHL graduates are competing on the eight teams in contention for the 2015 University Cup Championship representing over 78% of all players in the tournament.
The 2015 University Cup features the host St. Francis Xavier X-Men, the top ranked Canada West and defending CIS champion Alberta Golden Bears, Canada West finalist Calgary Dinos, AUS champion University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds, AUS finalist Acadia Axemen, OUA champion Guelph Gryphons, finalist UQTR Patriotes, and bronze medalist Windsor Lancers.
University Cup Quarter-Final games begin today in Halifax while the tournament concludes on Sunday, March 15. All tournament games will be webcast at www.CIS-SIC.tv. Saturday will see Semi-Final action at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ET) broadcast on Sportsnet 360 while Sunday’s Championship Final can be seen at 5:30 p.m. (ET) on Sportsnet 360.
CHL graduates are able to compete in CIS hockey programs and receive their education paid for by taking advantage of the Scholarship Programs throughout the CHL which are funded by the member clubs of the Western Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
2014-2015 CIS MEN’S HOCKEY AWARDS & ALL-CANADIANS – CHL GRADS:
Defenceman of the year: Jesse Craige (Chilliwack Bruins 2010) Alberta
Goaltender of the year: Anthony Peters (Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 2011) Saint Mary’s
Clare Drake Award (rookie of the year): Spencer Abraham (Erie Otters 2014) Queen’s
R.W. Pugh Award (most sportsmanlike player): Elgin Pearce (Medicine Hat Tigers 2013) Calgary
Dr. Randy Gregg Award (hockey, academics & community service): Olivier Hinse (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2012) Concordia
First Team
Pos. – Athlete (Last CHL Team and Year) – University – Year – Hometown – Academic Programs
G Anthony Peters (Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 2011) Saint Mary’s 4 Blyth, Ont. Commerce
D Jesse Craige (Chilliwack Bruins 2010) Alberta 5 Edmonton, Alta. Phys. Ed. & Recreation
D Jordan Murray (Drummondville Voltigeurs 2013) UNB 2 Riverview, N.B. Kinesiology
F Philippe Maillet (Victoriaville Tigres 2013) UNB 2 Terrebonne, Que. Business administration
F T.J. Foster (Edmonton Oil Kings 2013) Alberta 2 Slave Lake, Alta. Business
Second Team
G Kris Lazaruk (Kelowna Rockets 2009) Calgary 4 Edmonton, Alta. Arts
D Reginaldo Traccitto (Niagara IceDogs 2010) UPEI 3 Oakville, Ont. Arts
F Cédric McNicoll (Shawinigan Cataractes 2009) McGill 5 Boucherville, Que. Accounting
F Brett Thompson (Sarnia Sting 2012) Acadia 3 Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Recreation Management
All-Rookie Team
G Eric Williams (Spokane Chiefs 2014) UBC 1 Langley, B.C. Arts
D Spencer Abraham (Erie Otters 2014) Queen’s 1 Campbellville, Ont. Arts & Science
D Randy Gazzola (Val-d’Or Foreurs 2014) UNB 1 Thorold, Ont. Rec. & Sport Studies
F Zachary Franko (Kootenay Ice 2014) Acadia 1 Winnipeg, Man. Business Admin.
F Darcy Greenaway (Kingston Frontenacs 2014) Queen’s 1 Odessa, Ont. Arts & Science
F Stephane Legault (Edmonton Oil Kings 2013) Alberta 1 Edmonton, Alta. Native Studies
2014-2015 CIS MEN’S HOCKEY AWARDS & ALL-CANADIANS – CHL GRADS:
Acadia Axemen (23 CHL grads):
Dylan Anderson (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2012)
Alex Beaton (Gatineau Olympiques 2010)
Chris Buonomo (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 2013)
Mike Cazzola (Ottawa 67’s 2012)
Michael Clarke (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2013)
Tyler Ferry (London Knights 2013)
Sam Fioretti (Moose Jaw Warriors 2014)
Zach Franko (Kootenay Ice 2014)
Travis Gibbons (Ottawa 67’s 2011)
Remy Giftopoulos (Windsor Spitfires 2014)
Brandon Glover (Seattle Thunderbirds 2013)
Liam Heelis (Owen Sound Attack 2011)
Boston Leier (Regina Pats 2014)
Taylor Makin (Vancouver Giants 2013)
Daniel Poliziani (Guelph Storm 2013)
Joel Ridgeway (Portland Winterhawks 2010)
Matt Pufahl (Everett Silvertips 2014)
Travis Randell (Halifax Mooseheads 2012)
Geoffrey Schemitsch (Oshawa Generals 2013)
Robert Steeves (Gatineau Olympiques 2014)
Brett Thompson (Sarnia Sting 2012)
Scott Trask (Moncton Wildcats 2012)
Stephen Woodworth (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2014)
Alberta Golden Bears (25 CHL grads):
Colin Archer (Red Deer Rebels 2011)
Dylan Bredo (Medicine Hat Tigers 2014)
Thomas Carr (Medicine Hat Tigers 2011)
Jesse Craige (Chilliwack Bruins 2010)
Jamie Crooks (Victoria Royals 2013)
Zack Dailey (Everett Silvertips 2010)
Josh Derko (Lethbridge Hurricanes 2014)
James Dobrowolski (Prince George Cougars 2011)
Brett Ferguson (Red Deer Rebels 2011)
T.J. Foster (Edmonton Oil Kings 2013)
Jordan Hickmott (Edmonton Oil Kings 2011)
Riley Kieser (Edmonton Oil Kings 2014)
Levko Koper (Spokane Chiefs 2011)
Johnny Lazo (Tri-City Americans 2010)
Stephane Legault (Edmonton Oil Kings 2013)
Kurtis Mucha (Kamloops Blazers 2010)
Drew Nichol (Edmonton Oil Kings 2010)
Rhett Rachinski (Edmonton Oil Kings 2012)
Kruise Reddick (Tri-City Americans 2011)
Jordan Rowley (Prince Albert Raiders 2011)
Luke Siemens (Prince Albert Raiders 2013)
Jarrett Toll (Tri-City Americans 2010)
Travis Toomey (Seattle Thunderbirds 2011)
Mitch Topping (Tri-City Americans 2014)
Brennan Yadlowski (Everett Silvertips 2012)
Calgary Dinos (23 CHL grads):
Dylan Busenius (Saskatoon Blades 2014)
Chris Collins (Saskatoon Blades 2012)
Jacob DeSerres (Saint John Sea Dogs 2011)
Drydn Dow (Tri-City Americans 2013)
Alex Dzielski (Oshawa Generals 2010)
Spencer Edwards (Moose Jaw Warriors 2011)
Cain Franson (Vancouver Giants 2014)
Daniel Gayle (Calgary Hitmen 2012)
Daniel Gibb (Prince George Cougars 2013)
Colton Grant (Chilliwack Bruins 2010)
Ryan Harrison (Everett Silvertips 2013)
Adam Kambeitz (Seattle Thunderbirds 2013)
Kevin King (Kootenay Ice 2011)
Kris Lazaruk (Kelowna Rockets 2009)
Chance Lund (Swift Current Broncos 2013)
Jordan Messier (Moose Jaw Warriors 2013)
Elgin Pearce (Medicine Hat Tigers 2013)
Max Ross (Lethbridge Hurricanes 2011)
Aspen Sterzer (Red Deer Rebels 2014)
Philip Tot (Tri-City Americans 2014)
Davis Vandane (Prince Albert Raiders 2013)
Dylan Walchuk (Spokane Chiefs 2013)
Walker Wintoneak (Saskatoon Blades 2010)
Guelph Gryphons (19 CHL grads):
Carlos Amestoy (Saginaw Spirit 2013)
Brett Appio (Owen Sound Attack 2012)
Daniel Broussard (Ottawa 67’s 2012)
Teal Burns (Everett Silvertips 2012)
William Cochrane (Victoriaville Tigres 2013)
Andrew D’Agostini (Peterborough Petes 2014)
Robert De Fulviis (Rimouski Oceanic 2013)
Keith Hamilton (Victoria Royals 2012)
Michael Hasson (Kitchener Rangers 2012)
Nick Huard (Lewiston MAINEiacs 2010)
Andres Kopstals (Mississauga Steelheads 2014)
Trevor Morbeck (Oshawa Generals 2013)
Kyle Neuber (Sarnia Sting 2010)
Mac Nichol (Guelph Storm 2012)
Mark Raycroft (Belleville Bulls 2014)
Scott Simmonds (Belleville Bulls 2014)
Steven Strong (Saginaw Spirit 2013)
Seth Swenson (Lethbridge Hurricanes 2013)
Nick Trecapelli (Peterborough Petes 2011)
St. Francis Xavier X-Men (22 CHL grads):
Nathan Chiarlitti (Owen Sound Attack 2013)
Morgan Clark (Rimouski Oceanic 2011)
Brad Cuzner (Halifax Mooseheads 2013)
Jagger Dirk (Kootenay Ice 2014)
Craig Duininck (Sudbury Wolves 2014)
Blake Gal (Spokane Chiefs 2013)
Cole Grbavac (Medicine Hat Tigers 2012)
Michael Kirkpatrick (Saint John Sea Dogs 2011)
Kristoff Kontos (Saginaw Spirit 2014)
Steven Kuhn (Spokane Chiefs 2012)
Trey Lewis (Halifax Mooseheads 2014)
Eric Locke (Saginaw Spirit 2014)
Cory MacIntosh (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2013)
Zack MacQueen (Windsor Spitfires 2012)
Bronson Maschmeyer (Kamloops Blazers 2012)
Gabriel O’Connor (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2011)
Drew Owsley (Prince George Cougars 2012)
Robert Slaney (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2009)
Ted Stephens (Moncton Wildcats 2011)
Adam Stevens (Gatineau Olympiques 2014)
Jarrad Struthers (Rimouski Oceanic 2011)
Brent Turnbull (Rimouski Oceanic 2014)
UNB Varsity Reds (21 CHL grads):
Francis Beauvillier (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2014)
Matt Boudens (Drummondville Voltigeurs 2014)
Cameron Brace (Belleville Bulls 2014)
Cam Braes (Moose Jaw Warriors 2012)
Chris Caissy (Moncton Wildcats 2014)
Tyler Carroll (Guelph Storm 2011)
Chris Carrozzi (Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 2010)
Cameron Critchlow (Halifax Mooseheads 2012)
Randy Gazzola (Val-d’Or Foreurs 2014)
Philippe Halley (Victoriaville Tigres 2013)
Taylor MacDougall (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2011)
Philippe Maillet (Victoriaville Tigres 2013)
Rob Mignardi (Owen Sound Attack 2011)
Jordan Murray (Drummondville Voltigeurs 2013)
Matt Petgrave (Oshawa Generals 2014)
Adrian Robertson (Sarnia Sting 2012)
David Shantz (Peterborough Petes 2006)
Colin Suellentrop (Oshawa Generals 2014)
Peter Trainor (Rimouski Oceanic 2014)
Alex Wall (Quebec Remparts 2011)
Dylan Willick (Kamloops Blazers 2013)
UQTR Patriotes (25 CHL grads):
Guillaume Asselin (Chicoutimi Sagueneens 2013)
Jeremy Beaudry (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 2014)
Guillaume Belanger (Montreal Juniors 2011)
Olivier D’Aoust (Moncton Wildcats 2011)
Carl-Antoine Delisle (Victoriaville Tigres 2014)
Francis Desrosiers (Sherbrooke Phoenix 2014)
Alex Filiatrault (Shawinigan Cataractes 2014)
Tommy Giroux (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2013)
Marc-Antoine Goyette (Shawinigan Cataractes 2012)
Olivier Hotte (Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2011)
Billy Lacasse (Chicoutimi Sagueneens 2011)
Mikael Langlois (Gatineau Olympiques 2013)
Martin Lefebvre (Quebec Remparts 2013)
Danick Malouin (Baie-Comeau Drakkar 2011)
Vincent Marcoux (Victoriaville Tigres 2012)
Steven Mercier (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2014)
Marc-Olivier Mimar (Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2012)
Pier-Olivier Morin (Shawinigan Cataractes 2012)
Guillaume Nadeau (Drummondville Voltigeurs 2011)
Felix Plouffe (Chicoutimi Sagueneens 2013)
Antoine Quevillon (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2012)
Jason Rajotte (Val-d’Or Foreurs 2011)
Matthieu Theriault (Val-d’Or Foreurs 2012)
Tommy Tremblay (Gatineau Olympiques 2011)
Anthony Verret (Quebec Remparts 2013)
Windsor Lancers (8 CHL grads):
Paul Bezzo (Belleville Bulls 2010)
Matt Fuller (London Knights 2013)
Kyle Hope (Owen Sound Attack 2014)
Jean-Christophe Houde (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2013)
Julian Luciani (Sarnia Sting 2012)
Isak Quakenbush (Chilliwack Bruins 2010)
Daulton Siwak (Prince George Cougars 2013)
Parker Van Buskirk (Kitchener Rangers 2009)
For more information please visit www.universitycup.ca.