Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Bulldog Wins RBC National Scholarship


Alberni Valley Bulldog’s defenceman, Kevin Ross, has added a few more awards to his growing collection of accolades. Ross was awarded the 2009 Hockey Canada RBC National Scholarship ($5,000), as well as the BCHL RBC Scholarship award, Tuesday.

“Kevin is an exceptional young man and it has been a pleasure to work with him this past year. He is an outstanding role model for other young people and players to emulate.” Tom McEvay, Bulldogs Educational Advisor.

These impressive awards go along with the City of Cranbrook Memorial Scholarship ($3,500), the Tembec Engineering Scholarship ($4,000), Cranbrook Ministerial Association Scholarship ($1,000), the University of British Columbia Harold White Entrance Scholarship($30,000), and the University of British Columbia Presidents Entrance Scholarship ($4,000). To cap an impressive year academically, Ross has committed to attend Princeton University and play for the Princeton Tigers of the Ivy League.

“The dedication to excel in both academics and athletics is personified in Kevin Ross. He committed himself to developing as a student and as a player and has earned the distinction that comes with his achievements. We are extremely proud of Kevin, and want to congratulate him on all his success.” Andy Oakes President

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