~ Article courtesy Flin Flon Bombers
The Flin Flon Bombers are excited to announce that graduating defenceman Cole Vardy has committed to Acadia University (U-Sports).
The Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, product played 3 seasons for the Bombers from 2019-2022 and produced 32 points (10g, 22a) in 83 regular season games. Vardy suited up in 16 games during the Bombers 2022 playoff run and chipped in with 4 assists.
Prior to the 2021-22 season, Cole was named an alternate captain for the club.
The Acadia Axemen compete in the Atlantic University Sport conference. Cole will be joined by former Bombers forward Cole Rafuse who has suited up with the Axemen since 2020. Vardy and Rafuse were teammates in Flin Flon during the 2019-20 season.