Okanagan College alum Jordan Urban commits to Thompson Rivers

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The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s hockey team has added some experience to their blue line. General manager Chris Hans and head coach Don Schulz are pleased to announce the signing of their 12th prospect for the 2012-13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season.

Defenceman Jordan Urban (Kelowna, BC) has decided to attend Thompson Rivers University to pursue a Masters in Business Administration. The 5'9" Urban spent the last three seasons playing with the Okanagan College Coyotes. The Coyotes have ceased operations for the coming season.

"I’m extremely excited about coming to play for the WolfPack while completing my MBA," says Urban, who had three assists in 23 games with the Coyotes last season and 16 penalty minutes. "I was looking at applying for the MBA program at the end of last year but I decided I would take some time off before going back to school. When Chris (Hans) called me and asked to play this year I looked into the program. When I was accepted, it was an easy decision to make."

Urban, a graduate of the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association, says his skating and his two-way ability are his main strengths. 

"I felt TRU was the best option for me scholastically. It’s only 10 month program compared to some of the programs at other schools that run for two years. With TRU being so close to home, it’s a good fit for me."

Urban was also considering SFU and UBC but was also sold on the Thompson Rivers program being designed for recent business graduates.

"While it is very unfortunate that OC ceased operation of their hockey program," said Hans. "I'm very excited to add a player of Jordan’s quality and character to our program. Jordan brings veteran experience to our blue-line corps having played three seasons in the BCIHL. I expect him to be a steadying influence both in the dressing room and on the ice."

Other recruits committing to the WolfPack for the upcoming B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season are: Anthony Delong (Castlegar Rebels, KIJHL), Brennan Wright (LaRonge Ice Wolves, SJHL), Tyler Jackson (Kamloops Storm, KIJHL), Rigby Burgart (Quesnel Millionaires, BCHL), Chase Edwards (Kamloops Storm, KIJHL), Colten De Frias (Kamloops Storm, KIJHL), Scott Bollefer (Nipawin Hawks, SJHL), Ben Bula (La Ronge Ice Wolves, SJHL), Adrien Hervillard (Mattawa Voyageurs, GMHL), Kevin Lourens (Abbotsford Pilots, PIJHL), Alessio Tomassetti (Kamloops Storm, KIJHL).

SLAP SHOTS: Urban had three goals and five assists along with 20 minutes in penalty time in 24 games his rookie campaign with the Coyotes (2009-10). He played 20 games in his second year (2010-11) scoring once and adding three helpers while accumulating 28 minutes in penalty time.

The WolfPack open their training camp September 4 th at the McArthur Island Sports Centre.