Norwich University

BEFORE NORWICH: Played minor hockey career for the Kelowna Junior Rockets, winning league championships each year, attending four provincial championships, finishing 3rd in 17-18 season … Proceeded to play junior season with HTI Stars Elite and spend senior year with Ontario Hockey Academy … Started for Team North in the NAHC, recording a 95.5 sv%, leading the team to the highest finish in program history and earned two MVP awards... completed Grade 12 with Honors and Work Ethic Distinction... also played box lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Parents Chris and Jojo Baliski … Guardians Pat and Teresa Ganje … has two siblings, Dylan and Jacqueline … uncle, Jason Prokopetz, played hockey at Michigan Tech … majoring in Criminal Justice.

Why Norwich?: I chose Norwich because of the opportunity to be a part of a unique school environment while working with exceptional faculty in the Criminal Justice department all while playing competitive hockey. As an indigenous student it's especially comforting to see the student diversity. Also, Norwich offers a wide variety of opportunities in academic programs, scholarships, leadership, sports and clubs.