Former Red Deer Rebel
Brandon Hagel had an excellent 24-point rookie campaign, taking advantage of the ice time afforded him while the Chicago Blackhawks transition from the glory days to the new era. Hagel, 22, also has the benefit of having started the year in the Swiss League with HC Thurgau, so the big ice surface in Latvia will not be a shock to him. The Morinville, AB-native put up over 300 points over his four-year career in Red Deer between 2015 and 2019, and so expect him to have an important offensive role.
Ex-Kelowna Rocket (and Notre Dame Hound)
Dillon Dube had an up-and-down season, much like the rest of his Calgary Flames compadres. The speedster with two World Juniors under his belt can do it all, be it at wing or centre, in an offensive or shutdown role, so this is a great opportunity for Dillon to end the year on a high note and get his feet wet at the senior level for Hockey Canada. If you can skate, you’ll get a chance; and boy can he skate.
The Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise is delighted to recognize Manjot (Manny) Panghli as Rotary SOM for January. He is described as an immensely gifted, hard-working and compassionate Grade 12 student-athlete at Penticton Secondary School,