Reece Wilcox Honoured Again as an "All-Star"

At the age of 17, he played for his country, he received a scholarship and is waiting to hear his name called at the NHL entry draft. It's been a season defenceman Reece Wilcox will never forget. And now you can add one more reason to the list, as the BCHL released it's 1st and 2nd all-star team, as well as the all-rookie team.

Here's the official release from the Merritt Centennials, followed by the entire list from the BCHL:



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Merritt, BC - March 13, 2012

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce that defenceman Reece Willcox has been named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team.

Willcox, who is committed to attend Cornell University next season, set a career high in points (23) and tied a career high in goals (5) in 2011-12.

The 6'2" 185 lb. Surrey native is also listed as a B" level prospect by NHL Central Scouting for this June's entry draft.

As well, Willcox participated in the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, winning a gold with Team Canada West.

"In two seasons, Reece has established himself as a very consistent and reliable player for our team," said Cents Head Coach and GM Luke Pierce. "We have the utmost confidence playing him in any situation and he is definitely deserving of being named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team."

"I'm extremely honoured and humbled to be named to the BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star team," said Willcox. "There are a lot of great defenseman in our League who had excellent seasons and to be included amongst those players means a lot."

The Merritt Centennials, proudly celebrating 39 seasons as the BCHL's longest continuously run franchise, is a non-profit, community owned Junior 'A' Hockey Club run by a dedicated team of investors, directors, and volunteers.

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The British Columbia Hockey League is pleased to announce its all-stars for the 2011-12 season. The winners were chosen after a survey of BCHL coaches and executives.

BCHL First Team

Interior Conference

F Wade Murphy, Penticton Vees        D Mike Reilly, Penticton Vees
F Paul De Jersey, PG Spruce Kings D Brett Corkey, Vernon Vipers
F Joey Benik, Penticton Vees             G Michael Garteig, Penticton Vees

Coastal Conference

F Alex Petan, Cqtlm. Express     D Craig Dalrymple, Powell River Kings
F Devin Gannon, C.V. Capitals  D Clinton Atkinson, Cqtlm. Express
F Alex Kerfoot, Cqtlm. Express   G Andrew Hunt, Surrey Eagles

BCHL Second Team

Interior Conference

F Mario Lucia, Penticton Vees         D Reece Willcox, Merritt Centennials
F Travis St. Denis, Penticton Vees  D Troy Stecher, Penticton Vees
F Connor Reilly, Penticton Vees      G Mitch Gillam, Chilliwack Chiefs

Coastal Conference

F Cohen Adair, Powell River Kings   D Jon Jutzi, Powell River Kings
F Matt Brown, C.V. Capitals         D Graeme McCormack, Nanaimo Clippers
F Tyler Morley, Surrey Eagles           G Sean Maguire, Powell River Kings

All Rookie Team

F Alex Kerfoot, Coquitlam Express     D Mike Reilly, Penticton Vees
F Steven Fogarty, Penticton Vees       D Devon Toews, Surrey Eagles
F Mario Lucia, Penticton Vees             G Mitch Gillam, Chilliwack Chiefs