The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are extremely pleased to announce that graduated player Tye Lewis has committed to Sacred Heart University for September 2010. Sacred Heart is a highly regarded NCAA Division 1 school in Fairfield Connecticut. The Pioneers play in the Northeast Conference of Atlantic Hockey.
Lewis came to the Bulldogs in December in a trade from the Trail Smoke Eaters that saw Curtis Tonello and Robert Lindores leave the Bulldogs. Lewis finished the season with 23 goals and 41 assists for 64 points in 54 games between Trail and Alberni. He was widely known for his big league shot, quick release, and his explosive speed.
When Lewis arrived in Alberni he was excited to be part of a strong team but he was also excited to be coming to an organization that had a great reputation for helping players move on to the next level of college hockey. ?I knew playing in Alberni would give me the best chance of achieving my dream of playing division 1 NCAA hockey,? said Lewis, ?I owe the organization a lot for the work they did to help me realize that goal. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my life.? Lewis will be pursuing an academic program in either Criminal Justice or Business.
?We are very excited for Tye? commented Bulldogs General Manager/Head Coach Paul Esdale, ?Tye is an offensively gifted player that deserves this opportunity. Tye?s hard work on and off the ice, combined with academic advisor Tom McEvays? guidance and direction, Tye?s dream of playing Division 1 hockey has become a reality.?
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
