Riley Sawchuk: How hockey took me around the world
Former Mount Royal Cougars men’s hockey player Riley Sawchuk never expected university hockey to become the path that launched an international professional career. After arriving at MRU during the confusing time that was the COVID-19 pandemic, Sawchuk developed an impressive on ice resume as a Cougar, earning First Team All-Canadian honours and Canada West All-Star selections before continuing his career in the AHL, ECHL, Finland and the KHL. In the story below, Sawchuk reflects on the journey from junior hockey to professional hockey overseas, told largely through his own words and experiences. #13 Riley Sawchuk If you would鈥檝e told me…
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