Josie McLeod '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Josie McLeod, I am 15 years old, born in 2002 and a 5'9, 145 pound right winger. I will be graduating in 2020. I am currently in grade 11, however am planning to extend my grade 12 year so I can play my full 3 years of eligible Midget hockey.  I am enrolled at the Okotoks Composite High School and am entering grade 11 this year.  I am currently living in Okotoks, Alberta.

I have been playing Hockey since I was 6.  Second year Peewee I played as a 12 year old on the Edge U16 Team playing in the JWHL.  The past year I was still eligible to play Bantam Elite hockey, however I was fortunate to earn a spot with the Edge Mountaineers Midget Girls Prep Team.  Next season I will be playing for the Midget AAA Rocky Mountain Raiders and am excited to continue to work hard and learn.

For the past 3 summers, I have committed to push myself on a daily basis to get better. I have been working out with a trainer 2-4 times a week to improve my speed, strength and quickness.  I have also been, going on the ice 5 days a week, improving my hockey skills and speed.  I also continue to practice shooting pucks and stickhandling everyday.

When playing hockey, I am described as an intelligent player that reads and reacts very effectively to the play.  I have a good quick release shot and have good hands.  I am also a good skater, both forwards and backwards. 

Goals:

• Maintain Honour Role, Principle List and 100% in Effort Grading.
• Be an impact player for the Rocky Mountain Raiders Midget AAA.
• Win a championship with the Rocky Mountain Raiders Midget AAA.
• Continue to improve as a player and person on a daily basis.
• Play University/College Hockey.
• Earn a spot on the Canadian Women’s National Team.

This past year I was fortunate enough to be named Captain for Alberta Challenge, Team Black.  We ended up winning the championship.  I was also named Assistant Captain both years of Atom, playing boys hockey.  I have also been participating in student council for the past 3 years.

School is a very important part of my life, I strive to have the best grades I can.  I am currently at a 3.9 GPA and have been awarded Principles list, Honors with Distinctions and 100% in Effort Grading.

Over the past year, I have volunteered countless hours with the organizations, Kids Play for Kids and Hockey Hero’s.