Kamloops Minor Hockey alumnus commits to NCAA

May 16, 2017 | 11:45 AM

KAMLOOP — After capping his BCHL career on a high note, Trail Smoke Eaters captain Connor Brown-Maloski has another line for his hockey resume – an NCAA college hockey commitment.

Brown-Maloski led the Smokies to their first playoff appearance in six seasons and helped them to a first-round series win over Salmon Arm. He’ll now set his sights on Bemidji State University (BSU) in Minnesota for the coming season.

A native of Kamloops, Brown-Maloski registered in goals, assists and points this past season with 15-39-54 in 53 games. He was instrumental in Trail’s postseason as well as he notched eight goals and six assists for 14 points in 10 games.

For his BCHL career, the 6-foot, 190-pound forward totaled 35 goals and 75 assists for 110 points in 215 games.