As a Coquitlam Express forward, Matt Michie was known for his strong work ethic.
It is an attribute that the 20-year-old right hander will take with him to the Royal Military College hockey program, where Michie will play with the Paladins of the Ontario University Athletics Association east division next year.
The 5’9”, 185 lb. skater, who scored four goals and nine assists last season in the BCHL, said he is happy to take his game to the next level.
“I’m very excited to be playing hockey for the Royal Military College next season and taking the next step in my career,” he said in an email. “Thank you to the Coquitlam Express family for helping my achieve my goals.”
While competing in the Canadian Interuniversity Sports league, Michie will also be enrolled in the infantry officer program and the arts department.
The school, which is located in Kingston, Ont., and has been around since 1876, has several notable alums, including astronaut Chris Hadfield and Senator Romeo Dallaire.
Michie’s career started with the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs in the B.C. Major Midget League, before he played two seasons with the Walpoke Express in the EHL.
Last season was his first foray into the junior A ranks, and Express coach Barry Wolff said Michie has a bright future ahead of him.
“We are extremely proud of Matt and seeing him getting this opportunity is awesome,” he said. “It takes an exceptional character person to enroll in such a prestigious, high-demanding military college. Matt will take with him his high-end work ethic and his will to succeed on the ice.”
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