The Chicago Wolves announced Batavia High School senior Joey Yurisich as the winner of the team’s Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship at their game at the Allstate Arena on Sun., March 28, 2010.
Yurisich, who was chosen by the Breslin family from a group of applicants based on an essay he wrote about overcoming Crohn’s Disease and how it affected his life, and the lessons he has taken away from the experience, will be on hand to accept the honor from the former Wolves left wing’s parents, widow and children.
Breslin, who was one of the first three players signed by the franchise, passed away on Feb. 9, 2005, due to complications from appendiceal cancer. The Addison native and Driscoll Catholic High School graduate played five seasons with the Wolves and was a member of the 1998 Turner Cup Championship squad.
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