BC HOCKEY ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

For Immediate Release

June 12, 2026

Saanichton, B.C. – BC Hockey is pleased to announce the BC Hockey Scholarship recipients for the 2025-26 season. This year, scholarships were awarded to 31 individuals who combined their academic and career aspirations with an involvement in the BC Hockey landscape. We wish to congratulate all of this year's recipients, and thank all of the donors who helped make these scholarships a reality.

BC Hockey Scholarship Recipients

Mya Griffiths, Greater Trail MHA: Exceptional & Extraordinary

Corben Hickey, Kamloops MHA/OMAHA Thompson Zone AA: Exceptional & Extraordinary

Mena Bhatt, Greater Vernon MHA/Okanagan Hockey Academy: Bruce Allison Memorial Scholarship

Gwenyth Rae, North Shore Female IHA: Ted Hargreaves Memorial Scholarship

Claire Marino, Salmon Arm MHA: Jeff Butler Memorial Scholarship

BC Hockey District Scholarship Recipients

John Bourne, South Okanagan MHA: Okanagan

Seth Cherney, Elk Valley MHA: East Kootenay

Tommy Drinnan, Nanaimo MHA: Vancouver Island

Noah Goffinet-Forward, Kitimat MHA: North West

Eli Kivell, Greater Trail MHA: West Kootenay

Ethan Taite, Prince George MHA: North Central

Samuel Tong, Richmond Jets MHA: Lower Mainland

Brody Verley, Campbell River MHA: Vancouver Island

BC Hockey Officials Scholarship Recipients

Nathan Gruntman, Powell River MHA

Ash Gurd, North Shore Female IHA

Spencer Johnston, North Vancouver MHA

Logan Le, North Vancouver MHA

Robbie Martignago, Burnaby MHA

Grayson Unwin, Kamloops MHA

Ethan Kahn, South Delta MHA - Lebus Honorarium

Canucks Alumni Scholarship Recipients

Coleson Chase, Nanaimo MHA: Willie Mitchell Scholarship

Owen Davies, Prince Rupert MHA: Dan Hamhuis Scholarship

Laura McDonald, North Shore Female IHA: Darcy Rota Scholarship

Maxx Parfitt, Okanagan Hockey Academy: Doug Lidster Scholarship

Alyssa Dickson, Greater Trail MHA: Cesare Maniago Scholarship

BFL Jim Stirling Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Gavin Wood, Kelowna MHA/Okanagan Rockets (BCEHL)

BCEHL Scholarships:

Wilson's Transportation Scholarship Recipients

Robyn Schneider, Fraser Valley Rush

Brett Tomlin, Vancouver North East Chiefs

Telus Legacy Scholarship Recipients

Nicole Bateman, Northern Capitals

Carter Krueger, Cariboo Cougars

Vancouver Foundation: Yallouz/Thibeault Scholarship Recipient

Amanda Rastad, Fraser Valley Rush