General Manager and Head Coach, Darren Yopyk, is pleased to announce 17 year old rookie defencsman, Brayden Sherbinin (?93), has accepted an NCAA Division I scholarship to attend Quinnipiac University, of the Eastern College Athletic Association for the 2013 season. Brayden will complete this year plus two more seasons for the Warriors, preparing himself to play for the Bobcats in 2013. He becomes the 13th player to commit to a Division I institution on this year?s squad. The 13 scholarships are best in not only the BCHL, but Junior A hockey across all of Canada.
?This is an exciting day for Brayden, as he continues to grow into an exceptional prospect in the BCHL and beyond,? says Warriors Head Coach/GM Darren Yopyk. ?Quinnipiac has recruited a very good young man who will be a tremendous asset to their institution on the ice, in the classroom, and in their community. Coach Pecknold, Syer and Riga have done an excellent job in Hamden, CT, and Brayden will help them build on an already storied tradition at Quinnipiac.?
?As an organization, we continue to demonstrate we are meeting our mandate of developing players and moving them forward in their hockey and academic careers. We are proud that the majority of players that play for us secure scholarships in either the NCAA or in Canada, in the CIS or ACAC.?
The Westside Warriors congratulate Brayden and his family for receiving a scholarship to help him reach his ultimate goal of playing in the NHL while pursuing a college degree.
Sherbinin at 6?1 and 180lbs played in 47 games this year registering 4 goals and 8 assists, while racking up 44 penalty minutes.
