North Shuswap Kicker April 2022

Local Boy makes Kamloops Junior Blazer Spring Team

By Melissa Bischoff

Morgan Bischoff is from Magna Bay and started his hockey career at the age of 6. He had a natural ability to skate and an instant love for the game. His skills and ability have improved through the guidance of the dedicated coaches of Chase Minor Hockey.

Special thanks to coach, Murray Mackenzie, who has coached him the last couple of years. The kid has speed! We would like to acknowledge Pepin Power Skating and Meesh Pepin as she has played an integral role in Morgan’s skating ability. Through the years Morgan has played many positions. Goalie, defense, right wing and centre.

This year Morgan is age 12 and played Centrefor the U13 Chase Kings team. He was chosen to be their captain. The odds were against them from the start. The team only had 9 players and 2 goalies, not even enough for two full lines. Ideally you would want at least 16 kids per team. These kids were dedicated and determined to win! In the end they placed 4th out of 8 in league play. During the March 11-13 weekend, they attended the playoffs in Merritt. These kids played their hearts out! They showed up and fought hard! Won their first 4 games to get into the finals against Clearwater. They ended up bringing home the Silver!

Morgan has had an exceptional year. Playing in approximately 33 games this year, he (with the support of his team) scored 101 goals, received most sportsmanlike and most valuable forward. Morgan tried out for the Junior Blazers Spring league this year and was chosen for the team. He will begin the spring league this April in Kamloops. We wish Morgan all the best and look forward to watching him learn and grow at something he loves.