CONNOR GILPIN – AGE: 15

Number: 91

Gilpin enjoys a lot of things that accompany hockey, including the chance to travel to tournaments, the competitive nature, and the adrenaline rush that fuels him. He’s proud to boast of friendships he’s formed and the hurdles that they overcome together, taking on all sorts of competition. According to Gilpin, you make memories and friendships that will last for a lifetime in hockey and knowing that you have a team that is there for you, both on and off the ice, means a lot.

Thanks to this camaraderie, Gilpin credits hockey with teaching him how to stand up for himself, and his teammates, when necessary. With this, he’s also learned how to listen and take instructions from coaches and the team captain, an important lesson he knows will help him as grows older and enters the workforce.

Currently a grade 10 student at PHS, Gilpin is looking forward to lacing up again next year. According to the coach, he’s got excellent analytical skills that allow him to read the ice to make the right decisions. Gilpin has a heavy slapshot, which has helped the team out of tight situations on more than one occasion, and always brings a calm demeanour to the team. Gilpin plays each shift with a smile on his face and carries a big presence on the team, displaying strong leadership skills on and off the ice.