Kings’ alumnus DeGrazia named NOJHL Rookie of the Year

UDBURY, Ont. — Despite the premature end to the Jr. A season, an alumnus of the Thunder Bay Kings was recognized for his on-ice contributions.

Last week saw the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League name Thunder Bay’s Nicholas DeGrazia its Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 campaign.

Skating in his first season in the Jr. A ranks, the 17-year-old led all NOJHL rookies in goals with 32, in just 42 outings, and tied for first in overall points with 61.

DeGrazia also provided five game-winning tallies, which tied him for tops among rookies.

His season also saw him tabbed a NOJHL 1st Team All-Star at forward.

Back in December, the former Kings standout was a member of Team Canada East that captured a silver medal at the World Junior A Challenge held in Dawson Creek, B.C.

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