Algoma U Soccer Goalie

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(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – November 2, 2016): The Algoma University Thunderbirds Varsity Athletics Program and Algoma University are pleased to announce that first-year goalkeeper Andrew Johnstone has been named an OUA Second Team All-Star.
“This is a big step for our program to have a player on the OUA All-Star Team, it shows that we can attract and produce the level of player required to break into such a privileged category,” said men’s soccer Head Coach Neil Ovey.
Johnstone is a first-year player from Barrie, Ontario. Wearing jersey number 31, Johnstone had 46 saves in his inaugural year with the Thunderbirds, 14th overall in the OUA regular season. Standing at 6’1″ and 175 pounds, Johnston graduated from East View Secondary School and played soccer with the Wildcats. He is an Ontario Youth Soccer League Champion and Quebec Series Champion.
“Andrew is in his first year at Algoma, and has adapted well to the OUA. His performances this year have been solid. His ability to organize and communicate not only with his defensive unit but the entire team during game time has been valuable. He trains well and brings a positive attitude to training and strives for perfection. We don’t just look to recruit technical ability we also need strong minded characters to accept the challenges of being at a unique University and program within the OUA. Andrew has accepted that challenge.”
Johnstone is currently enrolled in Algoma U’s four-year Bachelor of Business Administration program and is receiving a scholarship to help fund his studies.
Johnstone is the second Algoma Thunderbird to be named to an OUA All-Star team. In 2015, Algoma wrestler Natasha Doroodian was named to the OUA Second Team All-Star for her winning a silver medal at the OUA Championships.
Below is a list of the 2016 OUA All-Star teams and major award winners:
East Division Major Awards:
Most Valuable Player – Raheem Rose – Ryerson Rams
Rookie of the Year – Robert Boskovic – Ryerson Rams
Coach of the Year – Filip Prostran – Ryerson Rams
Community Service Award – Mike Bowerman – UOIT Ridgebacks
West Division Major Awards:
Most Valuable Player – Jonathan Lao – York Lions
Rookie of the Year – Cristian Cavallini – York Lions
Coach of the Year – Carmine Isacco – York Lions
Community Service Award – Krisian Ferreira – McMaster Marauders
East Division First-Team All-Stars
Praveen Ahilan – Ryerson Rams – Goalkeeper
Robert Boskovic – Ryerson Rams – Defender
Julian Piccioli – Carleton Ravens – Defender
Devon Bowyer – Toronto Varsity Blues – Defender
Nikola Stakic – Toronto Varsity Blues – Defender
Raheem Rose – Ryerson Rams – Midfielder
Lukas MacNaughton – Toronto Varsity Blues – Midfielder
Nikolay Saveliev – Toronto Varsity Blues – Midfielder
Luka Lee – Ryerson Rams – Midfielder
Jamie Baker – Ryerson Rams – Forward
Fabio Campoli – UOIT Ridgebacks – Forward
East Division Second-Team All-Stars:
Mark Rogal – Toronto Varsity Blues – Goalkeeper
Kyle Stewart – Ryerson Rams – Defender
Weber Bourjolly – Carleton Ravens – Defender
Carl De Abreu – Trent Excalibur – Defender
Alexander Zero – Nipissing Lakers – Defender
Daud Dahir – Carleton Ravens – Midfielder
Harry Michelis – Toronto Varsity Blues – Midfielder
Erik Petrovic – UOIT Ridgebacks – Midfielder
Aaron Chia – Trent Excalibur – Midfielder
Mekonen Lovemore – Carleton Ravens – Forward
Matthew Wilkes – Laurentian Voyageurs – Forward
West Division First-Team All-Stars:
Kyle Vizirakis – Windsor Lancers – Goalkeeper
Justin Springer – Guelph Gryphons – Defender
Tahrik Rodriques – Laurier Golden Hawks – Defender
Daniel Gogarty – York Lions – Defender
Chuka Ononye – Western Mustangs – Defender
Jonathan Lao – York Lions – Midfielder
Dena Iezady – York Lions – Midfielder
Yunus Mollayev – McMaster Marauders – Midfielder
Parker Seymour – Western Mustangs – Midfielder
Niklas Bauer – Laurier Golden Hawks – Forward
Cristian Cavallini – York Lions – Forward
West Division Second-Team All-Stars
Andrew Johnstone – Algoma Thunderbirds – Goalkeeper
Aaron Schneebeli – Western Mustangs – Defender
Matt Arnone – York Lions – Defender
Marco Bernabo- Windsor Lancers – Defender
Aleksandar Vincic – McMaster Marauders – Defender
Marco Gennaccaro – McMaster Marauders – Midfielder
Ryan Telfer – York Lions – Midfielder
Ethan Danielli – Guelph Gryphons – Midfielder
Jeremy Arnold – Western Mustangs – Midfielder
Tomasz Skublak – Guelph Gryphons – Forward
Jace Kotsopoulos – Guelph Gryphons – Forward