Dylan Konschuh, of Tofield, graduated from Tofield School in June, and recently signed with Kamloops Storm, a Junior A Tier 1 hockey team in the KIJHL (Kootenay International Junior Hockey League).
Konschuh was observed by the team’s general manager, Matt Kolle, who watched Konschuh play in Alberta on several occasions.
“The manager of the Kamloops Storm had been following Dylan this past season and came to watch him a couple times in Alberta, then offered him a position,” said Konschuh’s mother, Carrie.
The Kamloops Storm season will begin September 20.
“Dylan would like to pursue his hockey career as far as it will take him, and in the mean time will hopefully receive some school scholarships,” she said.
Konschuh first began playing hockey at age four, having begun skating on his own by the time he was three years old.
“Dylan started his career in Tofield with the Tofield Titans and played three years of Tom Thumb, two years of Novice and two years of Atom.
“Dylan then played five years in the HSL (Hockey Super League) and his last two years were with Okanagan Hockey Group (OHA) Edmonton in the CSSHL (Canadian Sport School Hockey League).
“Dylan also played five years of spring hockey between Atom and Bantam years,” Carrie Konschuh said.
For Dylan, he enjoys the training, challenge, and friendships that hockey brings.
“He loves the training aspect from the coaches and the challenge set forward for each game. He also likes the friendships that are made throughout the years,” his mother said.
While Dylan graduated high school in Tofield this year, he had been attending Vimy Ridge Academy in Edmonton.
“Dylan did his past two years of schooling at Vimy in Edmonton, but transferred back to Tofield in March so he could graduate with his friends,” Carrie Konschuh said.
Dylan’s parents are Steve and Carrie, Dylan has a twin sister, Daisy, and two older siblings Kyla and Kody.
Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
