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Gourley Commits To Sun Devils
Source: https://twitter.com/ConnorGourley2/status/1289617910810345472?s=20
Connor Gourley has committed to Arizona State University for the 2023-24 season.
Gourley was one of the top AJHL recruits for the 2020-21 season after scoring 20 goals and 39 points in his first year at Edge School (CSSHL). He ended up signing with Camrose Kodiaks in early.
Gourley is the younger brother of Jarrod Gourley who played 150 AJHL games for the Brooks Bandits and Spruce Grove Saints over three seasons. He is also a two-time AJHL champion with the Bandits and the Saints.
He is currently playing at Arizona State and is heading into his third season.
Anderson Commits To Pioneers
Source: https://twitter.com/KentAnderson777/status/1290351361540763649
The University of Denver continued their streak of recruit talent from the AJHL yesterday after Kent Anderson announcing his intentions to join them for the 2022-23 season.
Anderson spent last season with the Drumheller Dragons and had a good rookie campaign scoring four goals and 23 points in 56 games. He backed up a good regular season with a great first round against the Olds Grizzlys scoring one goal and four points in five games.
Over the past three seasons, the Pioneers have recruited Brett Edwards (Drumheller), Carter Savoie (Sherwood Park), Michael Benning (Sherwood Park), Reid Irwin (Sherwood Park), Matthew Davis (Spruce Grove), Jack Works (Okotoks), Seth Bernard-Docker (Okotoks), Carson Brisson (Camrose) and now Kent Anderson (Drumheller) from the AJHL.
Grizzlys Sign KIJHL forward
The Olds Grizzlys have recruited another talent from the KIJHL.
Jaxon Danilec is the newest member of the Grizzlys after signing with them from the Sicamous Eagles.
Danilec had a great season with the Eagles in 2020 scoring 29 goals and 57 points in his rookie campaign. He led his team in both goals and points and also finished 10th in league scoring.
He is now the 13th signing for the Grizzlys this offseason.