These days, Anthony Jr. is
one of the finest players in
Manitoba hockey. Through
the midway point of February,
Keeper was the leading
scorer on the Manitoba
Junior Hockey League’s OCN
Blizzard. This was his third
full season with the Blizzard
and his he definitely left his
mark on the organization.
However, as Anthony Jr.
watches his older brother
Brady enjoy an outstanding
season with the University of
Maine, there is little doubt
that the NCAA route is the
way Anthony wants to go.
His head coach, Doug
Hedley, has been thrilled
with Anthony’s play and he’s
doing everything possible to
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“He’s a very patient player,”
the north in order to secure
said Hedley. “Definitely one
the future of the franchise.
of our top guys and he leads
“Anthony’s from the North,
our team in points. He sees
the
Nation in Cross Lake
the ice really well. Open
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Hedley has been an important Blizzard,” said Hedley. “Right
to him. His brother, Brady, has in Thompson. He played
two seasons in Thompson
part of his development. The
now, the eight Swampy Cree
shown he can do it. (Maine
(and
seven
games
with
the
last two seasons have been very bands, of which OCN is a part,
assistant coach) Alfie Michaud
Blizzard) and then moved to
successful (he had 14 goals
are expected to play a bigger
has been talking to Anthony
OCN
full-time
in
2015-16.
and 43 points in 54 games
role in the ownership of the
and explained to him the
Hockey has been his life,
in 2016-17) and he’s better
club and it’s important for us to
things he has to get better at.
but he’s also done well enough
now than he’s ever been.
have good representation on the
“But the mindset is there.
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“It’s great playing for
ice from players from all eight
That’s the important thing.
on calculating
costs,
choosing
the
right
loan,
and
understand-
Division 1 the
future
is not
at all
Doug,”
Keeper
said.
“He’s
a
bands. Anthony is and has been
He wants to play at the next
ing the in next
steps.
jeopardy.
He knows exactly
good coach, for sure. He’s
an important player for us.”
level if he can and he’s a great
what he has to do to play
helped me through a lot over
In the meantime, Keeper
kid. He has no issues on or
the game at the next level.
the last two years that I’ve
is focused on playing
off the ice. He’s not a vocal
“The strongest part of my
been with him. He’s taught
at the NCAA level.
leader, but at the same time,
game
is
playmaking,”
he
said.
me a lot of stuff. He’s given
“My goal is to play Division 1
he definitely leads by example
future
the right
see the
the ice
pretty with
well and
me investment
confidence to solution,
stay calm, from and I still have the dream to play
on the ice. He’s a great guy Prepare “I for
to make
plays.
I really for your
control
the puck
and do my
in the NHL,” he said. “I mean,
to have on the club and we’ll
building like
a nest
egg
to saving
child’s
education.
have
to
work
on
my
speed.
thing.
He’s
helped
me a lot.”
everyone who plays hockey at
do whatever we can to help
I need to get a little faster.
Hedley likes the fact that
a high competitive level should
him get to the next level.”
I also need to lift more and
Anthony Jr. is a great player
always have that dream.” ❍
Keeper grew up playing all
work on my upper body. But I
who also hails from Northern
of his minor hockey in Cross
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