Payton Lee Honoured as 2017-18 ACAC Men's Hockey Rookie of the Year

EDMONTON, AB (March 16, 2018) – The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Payton Lee of the SAIT Trojans has been selected as the 2017-18 ACAC Men's Hockey Rookie of the Year sponsored by CCM Reebok.

Lee, a goaltender, had a successful first year in the ACAC, leading the league in starts, wins and minutes played, as his Trojans recorded an 18-6-3-1 record to finish fourth in the standings.

"Payton stepped in this season and immediately showed why he was one of head coach Dan Olsen's most sought-after recruits in the off-season," says Wade Kolmel, SAIT Athletics and Recreation Director. "We are looking forward to seeing him grow as a student athlete at SAIT."

The Cranbrook, BC product is currently enrolled in SAIT's Academic Program.

This prestigious award was presented to Payton Lee prior to Game 1 of the 2018 ACAC Men's Hockey Championship on March 16 at NAIT. 

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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.

For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca

For additional information, contact:

Mark Kosak, ACAC
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca

Wade Kolmel, SAIT                                                   
Athletics and Recreation Director                                                       
403-284-8457                               
Wade.kolmel@sait.ca   

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