2023-24 AJHL Rookie of the Year, Joey Melo, has accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage to play for the Seawolves. The program is led by third year Head Coach Matt Shasby. The Georgetown, ON, product had a record setting rookie year setting team highs in goals and points for first year players in the program. He compiled 43 points in 56 games including 22 goals, a Wolverines team record.
“We knew we had a special player and person with Joey the second we saw and talked to him,” stated Head Coach Shawn Martin. “Joey’s tenacious energy will make him a very good Division I player for Alaska, he is a pleasure to coach every day.”
Joey had this to say about his commitment, “I am very excited and honored to announce my commitment to the University of Alaska Anchorage. I would like to thank all my coaches, teammates, friends and especially my family that has helped me along the way, I cannot wait to get started.”
On behalf of the Wolverines organization, we want to congratulate Joey and his family on this achievement.
Any questions can be directed to Wolverines Head Coach/GM Shawn Martin at 780.893.0535
