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South Kent School (SKS) is excited to share that our Co-Head Prefect and 18U Hockey Team Captain Felikss Gavars, has signed his commitment to play for the NCAA D1 St. Lawrence Saints!
 
18U Hockey Head Coach and Director of Hockey Jamie Russell said, "Felikss is a player with elite speed and skill. He was our Captain and demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the year. I truly believe he will be a difference maker in NCAA Hockey and beyond. I am so proud to see Felikss rewarded with an opportunity to attend a fine academic institution like St. Lawrence, where he will be joining a program coming off an ECAC playoff championship and a remarkable turnaround to qualify as an NCAA tournament team."

Felikss with 18U Head Coach Jamie Russell (Left) and 16U Head Coach Andrey Uryadov (Right)

“It means the world to me! To have the chance to play the game I love for such a high-class program, while getting a very high-level education is a dream come true! I am very excited for what’s to come in the future, not just for myself, but the SLU hockey program as well!” Felikss remarked when asked about the commitment. “South Kent School has helped me so much on this journey! Without this awesome community I wouldn’t even think about having an opportunity to play Division 1 hockey. All the support from my coaches, peers, family, faculty and staff has truly meant the world to me!”

Felikss came to SKS from Latvia, starting four years ago in the third form with our 15O team. He has matured and developed to become an outstanding role model to his SKS classmates and teammates. Each year he has been able to take his game on the ice to new heights.

Felikss has been very engaged in South Kent School’s academics and student life, earning the respect of the faculty and his peers. During his senior year, this dedication to all aspects of his education was recognized with him being named Co-Head Prefect, a role he served admirably throughout this exceedingly challenging year.

Felikss (third from left) with friends before Chapel service

16U Hockey Head Coach and Felikss’ advisor Andrey Uryadov had this to say about Felikss’ success, “Felikss has been a true “South Kent Boy” in his time here on the Hillside, he put in the time and effort to earn this opportunity. Whether on the ice or in the classroom, Felikss has had to learn, grow, adjust, and overcome in his four years here. From learning to speak English and becoming a great student, to maturing physically and emotionally on the ice. Felikss has always worked hard and stayed positive, understanding that it will pay off in the end. I couldn’t be happier for Felikss and can vouch that all he has accomplished is well-deserved! A bright future lies ahead of this young man, we wish him all the best as he moves forward!”