BC Hockey announced November 10, 2014 that Austin Gray (Prince George, BC) of the Cariboo Cougars has been named the Major Midget League Player of the Month for October.  Gray finished the month with seven (7) goals and five (5) assists, and has a total of 15 goals and 14 assists for 29 points on the season.

 

Gray, a 17 year old first-year player, has gotten off to a blazing start for the Cougars, who have a league-best record of 13-2-1. The Cougars also lead the league in goals, with Gray, Steven Jandric, and Colton Thomas leading the league in points and providing a potent offensive attack.

 

Said Cougars head coach Trevor Sprague, “Offensively, Austin has done a great job… he is also instrumental on our penalty kill and power play. While logging a lot of minutes, he has only managed to receive 8 PIM through his games played.”

 

Gray was chosen from a high calibre list of nominees for this prestigious award.  The runners up in no particular order are as follows:

 

 

The BC Hockey Major Midget League was established in 2004 to provide elite level 15, 16 and 17 year olds an opportunity to play within their own age group.  Playing at this high level and be developed for the next level of hockey. These teams have an opportunity each year to compete for the National Midget Championship.

 

For more information about BC Major Midget League, please visit the League website at www.bcmml.net or email midgethockey@bchockey.net.