Heron Lake native Hobie Hedquist has joined the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Junior A hockey team in the British Columbia Hockey League.
The Bulldogs recently acquired the goaltender from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League in exchange for future considerations.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Hedquist is committed to play with the University of North Dakota.
Hedquist appeared in 21 games last season for Dubuque. He's looking forward to playing with the Bulldogs.
"I’m excited for the opportunity to live in Port Alberni and join the Bulldogs," he said. "I can’t wait to get started."
Alberni Valley head coach and general manager Joe Martin feels that Hedquist is possesses the tools to help the Bulldogs.
"The acquisition of Hobie is tremendous for our group," he said. "We think he’s positioned to have a breakout year and we’re excited that he chose to be a Bulldog."
Alberni Valley has home-and-home exhibition games vs. the Victoria Grizzlies Sunday and Monday and Nanaimo Clippers Sept. 24-25.
The regular season opens Oct. 8-9 with road games at Victoria and the Cowichan Valley Capitals.