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SAVE K BRAR
The Savek Brar story is a testament of perseverance and determination. Savek started off playing house hockey, he never gave up on his dreams of excelling in the sport despite facing challenges. He slowly worked his way up the sports ladder, eventually being selected to play rep hockey. Savek continued to improve on his talent and began to realize that hard work paid off in any form. Whether it was hockey or volleyball, Savek quickly excelled in both sports. He reached new heights in volleyball as well. Savek came just came short of a gold medal in the BC provincial championships ending up with a silver medal instead with his volleyball team. Showcasing his skills on a national level he performed well and advanced his athletic achievements by gaining a medal on a national stage. Savek was selected to play Team BC volleyball the following year. When the games started Savek had to compete for playing time and learned to shine with the time he was given. Savek’s coaches believed he could take them to the gold medal match, proving his consistency and ability to perform under pressure, which Savek did as he helped secure the gold. During this time Savek’s journey in hockey took another positive turn when he was selected into WHL (Western Hockey League) camps and eventually making it onto a Junior B hockey club team. This achievement opened new doors for him and provided him a stepping stone with more opportunities to showcase his talent.
The pinnacle of his hockey career came when Savek was selected to join the prestigious Delta Hockey Academy where he offered his specialties of "hard nose hockey" to his team. Brar's hockey style of physical, gritty and skilled hockey caught the eye of many scouts in the SJHL, MJHL and CCHL. Delta spoke volumes about his skills and potential, as he was chosen to be a part of an elite program, that nurtures and develops promising young players like Brar.
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Currently, Savek Brar is playing for the BCHL Surrey Eagles, a team in the British Columbia hockey league. His inclusion in this team, signifies his growth and progress as a hockey player. With every game, Savek continues to soar to new heights displaying his skills, determination, and passion for the sport. Registering three goals and five assist eight points during rookie season, Brar is projected to double or triple these numbers next season after a hard offseason of training. Seeking a division 1 offer to further education and hockey this is just the beginning for Brar.
Ron Brar the father of Savek shared his thoughts "Savek is a very hardworking kid. I've watched his tremendous growth in such a short time. He's a major hard worker and competitor who has never been afraid of another player or team". Surrey Eagles head coach Cam Keith shared his thoughts as well, "Savek is a high energy player and an agitator who can really get underneath an opponent's skin. He can draw penalties, play physically and help shut down players on the opposition".
Savek’s story is an inspiration to aspiring athletes, reminding them that hard work, dedication, and never giving up on their dreams can lead to incredible achievements.
Hometown: Surrey, B.C. Current team: Surrey Eagles
Previous team: Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep (CSSHL U18)