Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the OHL Academic Players of the Month for December, 2013, which includes Ryan Moore of the Windsor Spitfires, Brett Hargrave of the Owen Sound Attack, Austin Gerhart of the Mississauga Steelheads, and Mitchell Webb of the Peterborough Petes.
West Division: The West Division Academic
Player of the Month for December is Windsor Spitfires’ rookie Ryan
Moore. The 16-year-old is a native of Troy, Michigan, and was the
Spitfires second round pick in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. Moore
has been excelling in his Grade 11 University level courses which
include Math, English, and Business at St. Anne’s High School. Teachers
have continually commented on his conscientious work ethic along with
his respectful and positive attitude.
Midwest Division: The Midwest Division
Academic Player of the Month for December is Owen Sound Attack forward
Brett Hargrave. Hargrave, a 17-year-old North Bay, ON, native who was a
recipient of a monthly OHL Academic Award last season, is a very
hardworking individual who maintains an ‘A+’ average in his three Grade
12 University level courses at West Hill Secondary School. His teachers
describe him as personable, responsible and dedicated and is a role
model not only to his teammates but to other students as well.
Central Division: The Central Division
Academic Player of the Month for December is Mississauga Steelheads’
rookie forward Austin Gerhart. The 16-year-old Barrie, ON, native was
the Steelheads second round pick in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection and
is currently attending Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School. Gerhart
is described as a very pleasant young man who is well-liked by staff
and peers. He has worked hard to maintain excellent grades this
semester while juggling his hockey schedule. The Steelheads are proud of
Austin’s academic and on ice accomplishments so far and are hoping for
continued success in the New Year.
East Division: The East Division Academic
Player of the Month for December is Mitchell Webb of the Peterborough
Petes. The 16-year-old rookie from Ridgeway, ON, sets the bar high when
it comes to his academics which is evident by his grades where he is
maintaining a 90% average while attending Thomas A. Stewart Secondary
School. Webb is a conscientious, meticulous, hardworking student who
regularly takes part in class discussions and is respectful of others
opinions. His ability to juggle his schooling with his hockey
commitments is admirable and he will succeed in anything he puts his
mind to.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
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