A Quesnel River Rush player is heading to the collegiate leagues.
The KIJHL confirms Ian George has committed to play for the University of Flint-Michigan Wolverines in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 next fall.
George put up 16 goals, 16 assists, and 32 points across 44 games this season for the River Rush. He was ranked fifth among defencemen across the league in points and second in scoring. George was also pivotal on the Quesnel blue line.
“We love the two-way game that Ian George brings to the table,” said University of Flint-Michigan’s head coach Nick Karstens in a statement.
“We see him as a player that will lead our powerplay and play in all situations.”
In his KIJHL career, George played 122 games, scoring 31 goals, 48 assists, and 79 points, and played on the Quesnel River Rush and North Okanagan Knights.
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