Dartmouth career on tap for Thunderbirds grad Gudridge

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In the classroom, Gudridge is taking a small detour from what the original plan was.

“I am currently unsure about what I want to major in, but I have a few choices I am interested in,” said Gudridge. “Before committing to Dartmouth, I was interested in majoring in something Business-related. However, Dartmouth does not offer an undergraduate business major. Through my own research and talking with the coaching staff, I learned about the possibility of majoring in Economics. I am fascinated by Economics and could definitely see myself pursuing it.”

At the end of the day, Gudridge knows that making a life-changing decision like this means he has many people to thank for helping him on his journey.

“Obviously, I would like the thank my entire family; nothing would be possible without my family,”

Gudridge said. “My mom and dad have given me endless support and allowed me to follow my dreams my entire life. They have been the most amazing parents, and I truly cannot thank them enough. My grandma has sacrificed so much to see me succeed and nothing I have done would be possible without her. I cannot thank her enough for the constant support she always shows. My brother and sister are my best friends. I want to thank them for always supporting my decisions and being there for me no matter the circumstance. Next, I would like to thank my advisor and all of the coaches that have been a part of my hockey journey. Each and every coach has guided me and showed me what it takes to get to the next level, and for that, I am forever grateful. I would also like the thank the entire coaching staff at Dartmouth for giving me this unbelievable opportunity to pursue my dreams.”

Back home, Gudridge played for the Arapahoe Warriors, Krivo School of Hockey Elite, and the Colorado Thunderbirds.