UJ hockey adds three players

Jamestown (CSi-UJ) University of Jamestown head coach　Dean Stork　announces the signing of goaltender Tyson Brouwer, forward Eric Buckley, and defenseman Justin Meier,　who will join the Jimmies in the 2016-17 season. All three are currently playing with the Kimberley (B.C.) Dynamiters of the Kootenay International Junior League.

Brouwer,　a 5’11”, 172 pound goaltender from Lethbridge, Alberta, and　is in his third season with the Dynamiters. This season Tyson　is　24-4-0 with a 1.98 goals against average and five shutouts.　

“Tyson’s best attribute is his maturity and character on the ice, as he is a natural born leader,” said Stork. “Not only does he lead by example, but he has backstopped Kimberley to KIJHL championships.”

Buckley,　a 5’9″, 165 pound left wing from Penticton, British Columbia, is　in his fourth full season with the Dynamiters. He leads the team in scoring with 55 points (19 goals, 36 assists) and is second in the KIJHL in scoring.

“Eric is a fierce competitor with great offensive instincts and hands around the net,” said Stork. “He’s a great net front player and an agitator in the corners.”

Justin Meier is a 6’0″, 185 pound defenseman from Lethbridge, Alberta, in his first full season with Kimberley. He has registered nine goals and 16 assists in 38 games this season.　

“Justin is a defenseman who can skate and push the pace offensively,” said Stork. “He is a hard hitter and a complete warrior on the ice. He will definitely be a hard defender to play against.”

“This is a great trio of outstanding hockey players to start this college hockey program. They all bring a winning tradition, leadership capabilities and excellence in the class room. I am very delighted to have them commit to the University of Jamestown.”

The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top regional school in both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience.