Peterborough Petes Defenceman Named OHL Academic Player of the Month

Peterborough Petes defenceman James Guo has been named the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for November announced on Friday.

Guo is in his second season with the Peterborough Petes. During his rookie season with the Petes, he had one goal and three assists in 52 games. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Woodbridge-born defenseman has an 87 per cent average in grade 12 university-level Advanced Functions, Interdisciplinary Studies and Nutrition and Health at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.

“James is a dedicated athlete and student,” said Petes academic advisor Shannon Fife. “He balances his academics with a busy on and off-ice schedule. James is a leader and presents himself as such in the school.”

Guo has played 18 games this season with one goal for the Petes. He was selected in the fourth round, 74th overall by Peterborough in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. He will be eligible for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

The following is a list of all recipients for the honour for the year:

Central Division:
November – Finn Harding (Mississauga Steelheads)
October – Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)

Midwest Division:
November – Braedyn Rogers (Owen Sound Attack)
October – Denver Barkey (London Knights)

West Division:
November – Bronson Ride (Windsor Spitfires)
October – Alex Kostov (Soo Greyhounds)

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