WOLFPACK VB PLAYER UP FOR SPORT BC UNIVERSITY  ATHLETE OF THE YEAR



For immediate release:  March 23, 2009

Kamloops BC—Gord Perrin of the Thompson Rivers University men’s volleyball team is up for Sport BC’s university athlete of the year for 2008.   Perrin, a 2nd year outside hitter from Creston BC is vying for the award with wrestler Miranda Dick of Simon Fraser (Kamloops, BC)  and soccer player Nikki Wright of Trinity Western (Surrey, BC).

“Gord had a very good year,” said WolfPack coach Pat Hennelly of his player.  “He was fourth in scoring in the country and the youngest player in the top 10. He has improved in all facets of the game and was a leader on the court for our team.”
Perrin was not only the Canada West rookie of the year in 2008, but he also was named to the CIS All rookie team and was a tournament all star as TRU captured the bronze medal at the National Championships in Laval Quebec.    He followed that up with a selection to Canada’s Junior National team where he was instrumental in Canada winning a qualifying berth to this year’s 2009 World Championships.  The 6’6” Perrin was named as the top hitter at the NORCECA tournament in El Salvador.

“It is great for our program to have Gord nominated for such a prestigious award,” stated Hennelly .  “It will help bring out program some publicity and help keep TRU Athletics in the limelight.  I am happy that Gord has been recognized as one of the top players in the country.”

Perrin and Dick aren’t the only nominees with ties to Kamloops at tomorrow night’s (Mar 24) ceremony in Richmond BC.     Soccer referee Michelle Pye is up for official of the year,  Shot putter Dylan Armstrong is vying for Senior Male Athlete of the Year while mountain biker Catherine Pendrel is one of three candidates for Senior Female Athlete of the Year.