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VCI alumni Hill succeeds in Ivy League hockey

A Virden Collegiate Institute graduate enjoyed a successful second season at Dartmouth College. Sydney Hill, who grew up in Redvers, Sask. recorded a career-high two goals and three points last winter.
Sydney Hill
Sydney Hill

A Virden Collegiate Institute graduate enjoyed a successful second season at Dartmouth College.

Sydney Hill, who grew up in Redvers, Sask. recorded a career-high two goals and three points last winter.

After playing both forward and defence as a freshman, Hill was used only on the blue line this past season. The daughter of R. Clarke and Christine Ewert Hill came into the season in great shape.

“Through physically being ready to start the season and playing the position she enjoys allowed Sydney to play with a lot of confidence,” said Dartmouth assistant coach Chris Cobb. “Through this she continued to improve everyday and earned a lot of playing time including being on the power play and penalty kill.”

Hill said she felt more comfortable on the ice in her second season of NCAA Division I hockey.

“I felt like I had improved a lot since the end of my freshman year,” she said. “As a second year, I understood what needed to be done on and off the ice regarding fitness and academics. I enjoyed working with our interim head coach Joe Marsh and the rest of the coaching staff, as well as meeting the new incoming freshmen. Overall, I had an amazing sophomore season, and I owe it to my teammates and my support staff.”

Hill wants to major in economics, focusing on international exchange and finance at the Ivy League school in Hanover, N.H.

“The biggest challenge for me at Dartmouth thus far has been convincing myself that I am smart enough to be here,” Hill said. “At these Ivy institutions, you’re surrounded by some of the brightest people in the world. It can be a bit intimidating, but I’ve come to realize that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. I’m here to learn just like everyone else, and I was accepted into the school for a reason.”

Thanks VCI

She spent time developing her game at a hockey academy in Alberta. Unforeseen circumstances forced her to seek a new place of learning during her Grade 12 year.

“I needed to transfer from my prior high school in Alberta and find a new school where my credits would transfer and where I could take the classes I needed to graduate and play for Dartmouth,” Hill said. “Thanks to Mr. (Mark) Keown and the rest of the VCI staff, I was welcomed with open arms. I could not be more grateful for everything that they have done for me.

“From helping me with courses I struggled with, to encouraging me to join the high school softball team, I met tons of amazing people and made some amazing friends. I wouldn't be where I am today without VCI.”

 

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