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Wyrostok reflects on life-changing year

Jan 3, 2019 | 4:24 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — 2018 was a year of many changes for Caleb Wyrostok.

The former member of the SEAC Tigers was drafted by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, becoming the first Medicine Hat player to be selected since 2013.

The year also saw Wyrostok move to Edmonton, joining the Northern Alberta Elite 15’s.

“It was a nice jump, it was a nice change,” Wyrostok said during a return to Medicine Hat recently. “Being around a bunch of skilled guys, the same as me, I think it’s been really beneficial to my play. Obviously, the coaching staff is great up there, so that’s been a huge help too.”

Wyrostok has recorded 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) in 23 games this season, according to statistics listed on Elite Prospects. 

He has also taken steps in his career of the ice, teaming up with sports psychologist Bob Wilkie for the I Got Mind Tour.

The tour is a discussion seminar geared towards young athletes, allowing them to open up about the mental health struggles associated with sports.

“It’s a great program, and I decided to join, because I’ve had (the) struggles that he talks about in the past, and I want to give back to people and help them through their tough times,” he said.

The I Got Mind Tour is scheduled to be at Medicine Hat College on January 17.