DGFX. 42 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) THE OTTAWA TIMES The Rise of a Star: Kendrick Cole Written By Anton Brekker Feb 11 2016 11:48 PM EST CHILDHOOD & UPBRINGINGS Kendrick Cole was born in raised in a lower-middle class neighborhood in the eastern portion of Vancouver, British Columbia. Cole was brought into the world by his Norwegian Mother, and Canadian Father. He is the youngest of four children, with two sisters and a brother. All four children spent their elementary school days in the comfort of their own home, being taught by their mother who was previously a school teacher before immigrating to Canada. His childhood home was a breeding ground for top notch athletes: fully equipped with a weight room, and a large backyard set-up with lines on the concrete to mimic a hockey rink. There has been a theory in the sports world regarding the evolution of an athlete into the professional level being that one needs to spend at least 10,000 hours perfecting skills through trial and error. To question whether Kendrick and his siblings had reached those hours in their childhood would be ludicrous. An image of the ice rink at the Cole residence provided by Kendrick's father. "I felt like I had a good childhood, we didn't have as many luxuries as the other kids in the neighborhood, but my parents provided with us with the gift of sport. All of my siblings are destined to become professional athletes, that alone attests to my childhood. I can't thank my parents enough." Another interesting tidbit is that Cole is related to famous rapper Jermaine Cole, who recently produced a platinum selling album. HIGH SCHOOL YEARS As soon as Kendrick finished up to grade 7, his family decided it would be in their best interest to enroll the children into Killarney Secondary School so his mother could begin working; after all, raising a household of hockey players is not a cheap task. It was a difficult transition for Cole, as he did not have the chance to form connections that his pupils had in elementary school. With this, Cole was a picked on as a student. Instead of basking in sorrow, he decided to spend more time in the weight room, something that would provide a solid foundation for his breakout years in junior hockey. Let's just say that this bullying did not last too long. By the end of his senior year of high school, Cole was named valedictorian, which no one would have predicted in his junior years. An image of Cole putting in work in the gym found in his high school year book. "Kendrick was an interesting character in high school. He came in as a freshman being extremely awkward, and had a difficult time forming social bonds; however, by his sophomore year people in his grade began to look up to him. His hard work was admired by everyone, without it I don't think our school would've been able to pull off as many provincial championships as we did," said Jermaine Lamar, one of Kendrick's best friends. Killarney Secondary recognized Kendrick's hard work by naming their ice rink after him, and are providing a scholarship in his name to students excelling in their studies while maintaining athletic excellence. JUNIOR HOCKEY YEARS & VHLM After his senior year at Killarney Secondary, Kendrick fully focused his daily life on preparing to enter the VHLM draft. He performed two a day workouts with rink time in the morning, and weights in the evening. At the end of it all, Cole ended up being picked up by the Yukon Rush at the roster deadline as a free agent. Although the Rush did not do quite well that particular season, it allowed Kendrick some time adjust to the heightened pace of the minor league. He ultimately ended up being picked up by the Ottawa Lynx, where he is currently spending the season and enjoying a break out year. Cole has made immense efforts to get involved with the community, spending a generous amount of time visiting the local children's hospital, and even starting up a community fundraising hockey tournament benefiting kids. Image of Cole suited up representing his high school in the provincial championships. "Being the mayor of this beautiful city, Kendrick's efforts have been appreciated immensely by my council. We are rooting for the Lynx to win this championship, Kendrick absolutely deserves it. We hope to see him in future games at Toronto, and wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors," exclaimed mayor Rob Valentine at a press conference. The Lynx are currently tied for first place and are looking to make a serious push for the VHLM championship this season. Kendrick had a humble upbringing that will shape his future in the VHL into a successful career. He is heavily involved in his community and will be a valuable asset in any city. FUTURE OUTLOOK Cole is set to take part in the 48th VHL entry draft this upcoming offseason. He is a highly touted prospect, with the potential to be a first line center; however, he still remains a wild card as scouts have not had the time to fully evaluate his game. If he stays true to his roots that have made him the player he is today, there is no questioning that Kendrick will be an impactful player in the VHL. On a more personal level, Kendrick began dating Kendall Jenner who he met at the Victoria's Secrets fashion show. Whether or not this impacts his game will be looked upon, as the Kardashian clan has been known to hamper or end the careers of their significant others. Cole pictured with Jenner at the Victoria Secret's Fashion show reception. "Kendall is an awesome person, but at the moment I would like to focus all my efforts on entering the VHL draft. She understands this completely and I am thankful for it. As of today, I would appreciate if questions from the media address my hockey career and not my person life," said Cole in a statement released by his public relations team. Edited February 17, 2016 by DGFX. Gudnason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 @DollarAndADream correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe biographies need to be graded, correct? They follow the same rules as a media spot? DGFX. and DollarAndADream 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePuncher 1,343 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 hours ago, flyersfan1493 said: @DollarAndADream correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe biographies need to be graded, correct? They follow the same rules as a media spot? Im pretty sure they have to be graded. But I'm on the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,356 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 3 hours ago, flyersfan1493 said: @DollarAndADream correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe biographies need to be graded, correct? They follow the same rules as a media spot? As far as I know, nothing has to be graded anymore. I think the old rubric is only in here mistakenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePuncher 1,343 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Overview: 5/5 - great article, really hit all the points, I like that Cole is a real hard worker in the gym. Though if I were you, I wouldn't stick around Kendall very long. I mean, look what they did to Lamar Odom! Grammar: 3/3 - only thing I saw that was wrong was that in the beginning you unnecessarily capitalized mother and father. Other than that, great job Presentation: 1/1 - good use of pictures, easy to follow formatting. Flawless victory! Over 1000 Words? 1/1 1028 words Overall: 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePuncher 1,343 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, DollarAndADream said: As far as I know, nothing has to be graded anymore. I think the old rubric is only in here mistakenly. I don't play by your rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,356 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 7 hours ago, ADwyer87 said: I don't play by your rules! Well, you still get 2 review points for doing it, regardless if he needs it to be graded before claiming or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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