#myles_mattila12

Biography

Myles Mattila was born April 19, 1999 in Quesnel BC. He was dual enrolled French

Immersion program since kindergarten. Myles has always been very interested in hockey and

learned how to skate at 3 years old.

Myles relocated to Prince George to pursue his dreams of hockey with encouragement

from his parents September of 2013. He was dual enrolled to 2 high schools in Prince George.

Myles attended PGSS for the hockey program and Duchess Park for French Immersion.

Throughout his life he has excelled in his studies and receives top scholastic honors. In July

2015 Myles relocated to Kelowna with his family to take advantage of the lifestyle.

Myles currently plays for the Okanagan Rockets of the BCMML playing right wing

position. Myles was a 9th round draft pick for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL bantam draft.

Myles was also a finalist for BC bantam player of the year and was inducted into the Quesnel

sports hall of fame for outstanding athletic achievement. In 2015 Myles was the recipient of the

YMCA Youth Initiative of the year award and was the 1st recipient of Northern Health

Community Health Star award. In 2015 Myles was a Torch Bearer at the Canada Winter Games

as Well as a guest speaker at Balancing Our Minds at Rogers Arena. Myles is also on the

Advisory Committee for the 2016 Balancing Our Minds event

 

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