Riley Little '19 Recruiting Profile

Hello, my name is Riley Little. I currently attend Bishop James Mahoney High School in Saskatoon, Sk Canada (Class of 2019).

Even though it is early in my minor hockey career my goal of attending a NCAA school and playing college hockey has never been stronger. College itself has always been a goal for me, and to be able to continue playing hockey in college is a dream. I know there are many hockey players playing the sport and share many of the same goals I have, however my experience is what separates me.

This past year as a sophomore I once again had the honor to be the Captain of my elite 15 year old team playing in the Midget AA league. And during the hockey season I faced many different on ice challenges that up to now playing hockey I had not. Challenges that helped me to mature and become a better student athlete on ice, off ice, and in the classroom. After improving from my past season to a championship title this season and being drafted by the Regina Pats of the WHL and the Wayburn Red Wings of the SJHL. I continue to push myself harder than ever to try and give any of my teams & teammates the same enthusiasm that I have, I listen to my coaches, and I look to improve my game each time.

However, I realized that in order to achieve and reach my goals that continuing to play at the elite level, I will have to challenge myself and make the most of this opportunity in order to reach my goal of playing college hockey at a highly competitive level both on ice and academically.

I’m a coachable person and the goals I set for myself every practice and game are to stay mentally strong, work on my weaknesses, and battle for everything. I keep pushing myself even if I don’t think I can give no more. I take the same approach with my academics. I am very athletic, happy, and can bring up the team when we are down. Like many coaches tell me, no matter what is happening I always have a smile on my face, this is how I am. I love playing the game of hockey, I love just being out on the ice and playing with my team no matter the outcome.

As I move thru minor hockey and get closer to college and playing the game I love I will continue to work hard academically and in sports while looking forward to what opportunities will bring to compete at the next level.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me.