A torn ACL for most hockey players would mean the end of the season, but a Sparwood born player continued to play as the captain of his team earning him an award for perseverance, dedication and courage while overcoming severe adversity.
Kevin Petovello, 24, has been playing for the Alaska Nanooks, at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks since he received a scholarship four years ago.
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