Journey To Success

Arron began his hockey career at the age of 4, played for 18 years, until abruptly ending his career and his dream to play professionally after his 10th concussion. He played through injury and symptoms because that is what athletes are taught.  He earned MVP awards in every division, received an athletic scholarship and was recognized by both the OHL and NHL community. Arron achieved success throughout his entire hockey career and at 14 was named to the Jr. A Rookie All-Star Team. A year later, he was then drafted 30th overall into the OHL to the Ottawa 67’s, under Brian Kilrea. Arron suffered from 4 concussions while playing for the 67’s. In his 3rd year, Arron was invited to participate in the Atlanta Thrashers NHL camp; there he received his worse recorded concussion. He played in exhibition games against the St Louis Blues, the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers. Despite the concussions Arron continued to play and at 19 he chose to utilize his Athletic Scholarship to play hockey at Lakehead Uni