Former Viper McDonald Commits To Simon Fraser University:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Bruin McDonald has committed to play the 2012-13 season at Simon Fraser University.  McDonald who started the 2010-11 season with the WHL Spokane Chiefs was released before joining the Victoria Grizzlies. The Vipers then aquired McDonald from the Grizzlies on the December, 1st 2010 BCHL card deadline for future considerations. McDonald didnt report to Vernon but ended up signing and playing with the QMJHL Gatineau Olympiques before the team released the d-man after playing in just five regular season games.  McDonald then signed with the Coquitlam Express where he would finish the 2011-12 season.  McDonald will join former Vernon Vipers defenceman Tyler Mah (2006-2008) & former Vipers goaltender Graeme Gordon (2008-2010).  Mah & Gordon both finished their first year at Simon Fraser University.   

Bruin McDonald's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=24672

This is posted on the Simon Fraser University website:

WHL Grad Bruin McDonald Commits to SFU for 2012/13 Season
 
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Submitted by SFU Hockey

APRIL 29, 2012 -- Burnaby, B.C. -- The Simon Fraser University Men’s Ice Hockey program is pleased to announce a commitment from defenceman Bruin McDonald (Coquitlam, B.C.) to attend SFU and join the team for the 2012/13 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season.

McDonald played four seasons in the WHL with the Prince George Cougars and Spokane Chiefs. The blueliner notched 10 points and 33 penalty minutes in 53 games in his final full season with Prince George before moving to Spokane and eventually on to the QMJHL’s Gatineau Olympiques. With a strong career in major-junior hockey, McDonald will bolster the defense core for SFU as they pursue their fourth BCIHL title.

“Bruin’s experience and skill set will be a huge asset to our blueline,” says SFU head coach Mark Coletta. “I’m excited to see him raise the level of intensity on the ice and I think he will contribute to the success of our program in a big way.”

“Coming to SFU gives me a chance to join an up and coming program at a very high academic school where I can continue both my hockey career and studies at a high level,” says McDonald.

He describes himself as “smooth skating, and good puck moving defenceman” and aims to establish himself as a top-4 defenceman while maintaining a strong GPA.
McDonald is SFU’s second commitment for the 2012/13 season. Additional player announcements will be made in the coming weeks.