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By Jake Courtepatte
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\nJust recently turning sixteen years old, Alex Newhook can already cross off some major milestones in his young hockey career.
\nThe St. John\u2019s Newfoundland native was recently declared the top Minor Midget player in the Eastern region of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, celebrated in an awards ceremony last week.
\n\u201cThe Ontario Hockey League is proud to support minor midget hockey and help recognize the achievements of great players from across Ontario,\u201d said Daniel Broussard, the OHL\u2019s Director of Recruitment, who presented the awards on Thursday night alongside OHL Cup graduates and banquet guest speakers Alex Basso, Adam Mascherin, and Riley Damiani. \u201cCongratulations to all seven award winners and to their families, coaches, and teammates for a tremendous hockey season, and best of luck to all players as they prepare for the next step in their hockey and academic careers.\u201d
\nAfter putting up close to two points a game in his hometown St. John\u2019s AAA program at the age of fourteen, Newhook joined the St. Andrew\u2019s College Saints last season.
\nThis year, he put up an astounding 43 goals and 31 assists in 33 games with the York-Simcoe Express AA Minor Midgets, while also suiting up in short stints with the Saints and Junior A Aurora Tigers.
\nNewhook led all award recipients in OMHA points, and was the first Express player to win the award since Nik Coric in the 2012 season.
\nDespite putting up a scoring pass similar to past OMHA East players like Steven Stamkos and Taylor Hall, Newhook and the Minor Midget Express were bounced from the OHL Cup in the play-in round in early March.
\nHe said it was an \u201camazing two years\u201d with the Express organization.
\n\u201cHard to see it end, but it was a great season,\u201d said Newhook. \u201cBig thank you to the organization, and I\u2019m excited for what\u2019s next.\u201d
\nThe talented forward announced his commitment to Boston College in November, at the age of just fifteen. The Eagles, one of the most storied teams in NCAA division I hockey, will add Newhook to their roster in two years\u2019 time.
\nAs for the near future, Newhook has several options for next season, all of which are out of province.
\nThough a move to the British Columbia Hockey League is certainly in play, it would come as no surprise to see Newhook in the top three picks in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League\u2019s summer draft, possibly swaying the decision of the future star.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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