Grand Forks twins Alex and Ben Edwards will continue their hockey careers together after committing to the Drury University Panthers for next season.
The former Grand Forks Border Bruins helped lead their hometown team to league and provincial championships last season before announcing their move to the American Collegiate Hockey Association program.
Ben Edwards, a defenceman, played 27 games this season and recorded four goals and 17 points. He added three assists in nine KIJHL championship playoff games.
Over 167 career regular-season games with the Border Bruins and Kelowna Chiefs, Ben Edwards collected 26 goals and 89 points. He also appeared in seven games for the WHL’s Victoria Royals during the 2023-24 season.
Alex Edwards, a forward, played 12 games this season and recorded six points, while adding three points in eight playoff games. He finished with 42 points in 73 career regular-season KIJHL games and added 15 points in 30 playoff games.
During the Border Bruins’ championship run, Alex Edwards recorded 10 points in 17 games. He also played 89 regular-season games with the Victoria Royals over parts of three WHL seasons.
The Edwards brothers are among several KIJHL players heading to Drury University next season, joining Revelstoke Grizzlies players Jett Patola and Jake Neufeld.
Be the first to know! Don’t miss out on breaking news and daily updates in your area. Sign up to MyGrandForksNow News Alerts.
