Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Riley Welsh

Award
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Sport
Hockey
Award Date
Mar 18, 2014
School
Springfield Collegiate Institute
Team
Springfield Sabres AAAA Varsity Boys Hockey 2013
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This 6’0” left wing helped the Sabres capture the WHSHL Price Division Championship.  During the play-offs he lead his team in scoring with 10 goals and 20 points in 8 play-off games.  For his efforts he was named the Price Division Play-off MVP.  Coach Severyn Wojcik states, “Riley has the ability to change the outcome of a game all by himself. He was leaned on heavily during our playoff run and was a big part of our championship win. He has a skill set that allows him to take control of a game and we were confident in using him in all situations”.

This grade 12 student maintains an 90% average, while also participating in baseball.