National Sport Academy Alumni

ALUMNI

NEWS:

IRANI NAMED FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AT RIT

National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Shireen Irani, was named female athlete of the year at RIT as well as named to the ECAC All Academic team. On top of those accomplishments, Shireen was chosen as Coaches' pick for 2007-2008 on her team. For more information, click here and here.

BOYCHUK NAMED WHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week is National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Zach Boychuk. Read More.

Male Alumni Move on to NCAA

NSA Alumni, Shawn Ostrow, has committed to the University of Denver, and will be joining his brother and NSA Graduate, Kyle Ostrow. He will be competing against Taylor Reid (Union), Andrew Macwilliam (North Dakota), and Jack MacLellan(Brown), who also recently committed to NCAA scholarships. Congratulations, Shawn, Taylor, Andrew, and Jack!

Brown named ECAC Player of the Week

Congratulations to National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Elin Brown, who was named the ECAC Player of the Week...read more

MacWilliam commits to University of North Dakota

National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Andrew MacWilliam has committed to the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux...read more

Boychuk named to Team Canada

Congratulations to National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Zach Boychuk, who was named to Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic...read more

Alumni athletes experience success at Cornell

National Sport Academy alumni hockey athletes Kayla Strong (freshman) and Brianne Schmidt (senior) are having a successful season so far at Cornell University...read more

NYREN MOVES BACK TO DEFENSE

A November 7th Calgary Herald article featured National Sport Academy alumni athlete Giffen Nyren and his move back to defense...read more

TYRELL NAMED WHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Dana Tyrell, was named WHL Player of the Week for the week of October 29 - November 4...read more

REID RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM UNION COLLEGE

Congratulations to National Sport Academy graduate, Taylor Reid, who has accepted a scholarship to attend Union College...read more

HUNT SCORES OT WINNER AGAINST USA

National Sport Academy alumni athlete, Sam Hunt, scored with three seconds remaining in overtime to give the Canadian Women's Under 22 team the win over the United States...read more

Archived Alumni News...

WHERE ARE THEY NOW :

National Sport Academy student athletes have been pursuing excellence in the program since 1995. We are very proud of the accomplishments and highlights of so many of the National Sport Academy Alumni who excel both on and off the ice.

In the past 10 years, over 40% of National Sport Academy student athletes have received academic and athletic scholarships to the following post-secondary institutions: Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brown University, Colgate University, College of the Holy Cross, Concordia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Lake Forest College, Middlebury College, Minnesota State University at Mankato, Mount Royal College, Princeton University, Queens University, Red Deer College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (RPI), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Royal Military College, St. Mary's University, St. Michael's College, SAIT, Southern New Hampshire University, Trinity University, University of Alaska - Fairbanks, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Denver, University of Lethbridge, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota at Duluth, University of Maine, University of Miami, University of New Hampshire, University of Notre Dame, University of St. Michaels, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto. University of Western Ontario, Wilfrid Laurier University.

Canadian Representative - World Youth Leadership Conference

2003 NHL Draft - Anaheim Mighty Ducks

2004 NHL Draft - Pittsburgh Penguins

Players signed to an NHL contract

Players in the Western Hockey League with: Kootenay Ice, Medicine Hat Tigers, Prince George Cougars, Calgary Hitmen, Moose Jaw Warriors, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Seattle Thunderbirds Kelowna Rockets, Spokane Chiefs.

Players in Junior A working on scholarships: Calgary Royals, Calgary Canucks, Olds Grizzlies, Canmore Eagles, Drumheller Dragons, Fort Saskatchewan Traders, Okotoks Oilers, Camrose Kodiaks, Spruce Grove Saints, Lloydminster Blazers, Yorkton Terriers, Kindersely Klippers, Ft. McMurray Oil Barons, Nanaimo Klippers, Prince George Spruce Kings, Chilliwack Chiefs, Penticton Panthers, Flin Flon Bombers, Trail Smoke Eaters, Drayton Valley Thunder, Fernie Ghost Riders, Langley Hornets. Nepean Raiders, Grand Prairie Wolves, Canmore Eagles.

Players in the National Women's Professional Hockey League.

Players playing Professional Hockey in Europe.

Players winning the Air Canada Cup National Midget AAA Championship.

Players winning the Royal Bank Cup National Junior A Championship.

Players winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Hockey Championship.

Over 100 Captains and Assistant Captains of AA, AAA and Junior Teams across Western Canada.

Numerous players selected as Top Prospects or All-Stars in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and British Columbia Junior Hockey Leagues.

Numerous scholarships and leadership awards within the Minor Hockey Association of Calgary Quadrants (AA - AAA) each year.

Numerous Under 16, Under 17, and Under 18 male and female players selected to the Hockey Alberta High Performance Programs.

Numerous Western Hockey League draft picks.

High School Valedictorians and numerous High School Academic award winners at Central Memorial High School.