Former Vipers Defenceman Hambrook Commits To Hamilton College:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Bennett Hambrook has committed to the NCAA Hamilton College Continentals for next season.  Hambrook started the 2010-11 season with the Vernon Vipers before being traded to the Prince George Spruce Kings on September, 20th 2010 for future considerations, after playing in just three games with the Vipers. Prince George traded Hambrook to the Woodstock Slammers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League on July, 17th 2011 for future considerations before returning to the BCHL in 2011 after Salmon Arm aquired Hambrook from the Woodstock Slammers on August, 22nd 2011 for future considerations.  The Silverbacks traded Hambrook to the Trail Smoke Eaters for future considerations on November, 12th 2012 where he finished his Junior hockey career. 

Bennett Hambrook's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339742&playerID=620131

This is posted on the Smoke Eaters website:

Hambrook To Join Continentals

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Submitted by Chris Wahl

TRAIL – The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce defenseman Bennett Hambrook has committed to NCAA Division III Hamilton College for the 2013-14 season.

Hambrook, from Kimberley, BC, scored 1 goal and 11 points in 29 games as a Smoke Eater in 2012-13 after being acquired from the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in November. In 135 career BCHL games with Trail, Vernon, Prince George and Salmon Arm, the 21 year-old totalled 18 points and 183 penalty minutes. He was also a member of the KIJHL finalist Nelson Leafs during the 2009-10 season.

“I’m excited to begin my collegiate career with a first-class program at Hamilton College this fall,” Hambrook stated. “Post-secondary education has always been a priority of mine and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to continue my schooling.”

“I’m grateful for my experiences in the British Columbia Hockey League over the past three years,” Hambrook added. “I’ve had great coaching with every team I’ve played for, and the time I’ve spent in this league has helped me develop on and off the ice.”

“Bennett was a tremendous asset to the Smoke Eater organization both on and off the ice,” stated Smoke Eaters head coach/general manager Bill Birks. “His leadership qualities and work ethic are the best I’ve ever been around.”

“Hamilton is getting a quality player and I couldn’t be happier for Bennett,” Birks added.

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. The Continentals skate in the 10-team New England Small College Athletic Association (NESCAC).