North Bay Battalion defenceman Wyatt Kennedy has been named the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for January.
Kennedy is currently achieving academic excellence in grade 12 level courses, including high grades in Equity and Social Justice, Business Leadership and Careers at Chippewa Secondary School.
"Wyatt is described by his teachers as a kind, polite and courteous leader, who is an equally strong student," said hard-working Battalion academic advisor Stephanie Silverthorn.
"He is respected by staff, students, and his teammates. Wyatt's approach to learning is positive and his work habits are strong. He regularly shows initiative, is conscientious and displays a principled and open-minded approach within the classroom while managing his time between the ice and school."
The 17-year-old from Vars, Ont. has played 46 games this season, recording two goals, four assists and six points for the Battalion.
The 6-foot-5, 186Ib. defender was selected in the third round (50th overall) by North Bay in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.
