Portage Terriers’ outstanding rookie Chase Brakel has drawn national attention. The Winnipeg native was named to the 2016 CJHL All-Academic All-Canadian Champions Team. A total of 10 CJHL players were selected for their academic excellence, and three C’s of character, community and competition for the full- time student athlete.
Players will be awarded a $500 scholarship and a certificate courtesy of the CJHL and Josten’s Canada which was presented at their respective regional Championship.
Brakel, 18, had an outstanding rookie season, recording 50 points (27-23) in 60 games. Eight of his goals came via the powerplay.
The other winners were:
Jean-Phillipe Beaulieu
Collège Français de Longueuil
QJHL
Justin Boyer
Melfort Mustangs
SJHL
Lane Gilliss
West Kelowna Warriors
BCHL
Rory Graham
Pictou Weeks Crushers
MHL
Brandon Grandinetti
Soo Thunderbirds
NOJHL
Owen Grant
Carleton Place Canadians
CCHL
Derek Lodermeier
Brooks Bandits
AJHL
Liam Morgan
Trenton Golder Hawks
OJHL
Cole Tymkin
Fort Francis Lakers
SIJHL
