QUEBEC-BORN FORWARD HAS SHOWN ELITE SKILL & SPEED IN MIDWEST PREP LEAGUE
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce that 2001-born forward Jacob Bossé has committed to join the team for the 2019/20 British Columbia Hockey League season.
Bossé is from Longueuil, Quebec and currently plays for Bishop’s College Prep in the Midwest Prep Hockey League’s U18 Division, where he is tied for the team lead in scoring with six goals and 13 points in 15 regular season games. He was previously a draft pick of the QMJHL’s Chicoutimi Saguenéens in 2017.
“Jacob is a forward with dynamic skill and speed who has established himself as a top player at the prep school level,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “We see him as a young man who can step right into our lineup and make a positive impact offensively. He’s also a hard worker who is determined to keep getting better and achieve his goal of earning an NCAA scholarship.”
Before suiting up for Bishop’s College, Bossé spent the previous two seasons with Collège Charles-Lemoyne in the Quebec Midget AAA League, scoring 12 goals and 29 points in 56 regular season games.
“Over the past two years, playing in the BCHL has always been my dream,” says Bossé, who lists his speed and hockey IQ are his most important skills. “Looking at how players grow and develop in the BCHL is exactly want I want for myself. Furthermore, to play with Alberni Valley Bulldogs will be great. The coaching staff, the players and the facilities all make it extremely special. To put the jersey on will be an honour because the program and fans look incredible!”
“My main goal is to continue developing as a hockey player to reach my goal of playing in the NCAA. For next year, I just want to push myself every time I go on the ice to have a better work ethic and become a better player. I’m very selfless and I’m not scared to go in the corners and show my hard work. With the Bulldogs I will try to be a great teammate and show my dedication to helping my team improve.”
Bossé will complete the 2018/19 season at Bishop’s College and join the Bulldogs for training camp in August.
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Hughes
Head Coach/GM
(250) 723-4412
matt@albernivalleybulldogs.ca
