Sunday, January 29, 2012

Blake Commits to University of Alaska Anchorage

Press Release

The Battlefords North Stars are pleased to announce that twenty year old forward Blake Tatchell (North Battleford, SK) has verbally accepted a full scholarship to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2012-2013 season. The Alaska Anchorage Seawolves play in the WCHA conference of the NCAA.

Tatchell developed within the Battlefords minor hockey system including three seasons with the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. During his time with the North Stars, Tatchell was named North Stars Rookie of the Year during the 2009/10 season and earned Team MVP during the 2010/11 season. Currently, Tatchell has 72 points in 45 games played, which is second in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League scoring.

“The entire North Stars Organization is extremely proud of Blake for this accomplishment,” comments North Stars Coach Kevin Hasselberg “His dedication and commitment to the development of his skills are reasons he will be continuing to pursue both academic and athletic goals while with the Seawolves program.”

On behalf of the entire North Stars Organization, we would like to congratulate Blake and the Tatchell family for this accomplishment, and wish him continued success both academically and athletically with the Seawolves.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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