Merritt, BC – March 13, 2012
The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce that defenceman Reece Willcox has been named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team.
Willcox, who is committed to attend Cornell University next season, set a career high in points (23) and tied a career high in goals (5) in 2011-12.
The 6'2" 185 lb. Surrey native is also listed as a B" level prospect by NHL Central Scouting for this June's entry draft.
As well, Willcox participated in the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, winning a gold with Team Canada West.
"In two seasons, Reece has established himself as a very consistent and reliable player for our team," said Cents Head Coach and GM Luke Pierce. "We have the utmost confidence playing him in any situation and he is definitely deserving of being named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team."
"I'm extremely honoured and humbled to be named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team," said Willcox. "There are a lot of great defenseman in our League who had excellent seasons and to be included amongst those players means a lot."
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