November 13, 2024
Maine’s Breazeale Takes the Journey From Walk-On to Captain
by Tyler Kuehl/CHN Reporter (@TJKu29)
In today’s game, the path to college hockey usually sees young athletes go from either high school or AAA to top-tier junior hockey — such as the USHL or BCHL — before finding their name on a D-I roster.
However, Maine captain David Breazeale used the foundation set by his family when he was growing up in Grandville, Mich., and his exceptional work ethic, to become one of the leaders for college hockey’s hottest program.
Breazeale grew up with two older brothers, both of which played hockey for their father, Joel, at Grandville High School. According to his Dad, there was something about David that set him up to take his game beyond West…
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