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Kirby Proctor was a defensive stalwart for the Mavericks over his five seasons at UNO (photo: Omaha Athletics).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the completion of his undergraduate degree at Omaha, Mavericks defenseman Kirby Proctor has been selected the 2024 recipient of the annual NCHC postgraduate scholarship.<\/p>\n

Proctor becomes the fifth Omaha player to earn the scholarship in its nine years of being awarded.<\/p>\n

Proctor graduated from Omaha in May with a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, while majoring in marketing. He also completed minors in finance and psychology, finishing with a 3.8 cumulative grade-point average. Proctor was a finalist for the NCHC senior scholar-athlete award in 2023 and received the Mavericks\u2019 Bob Kruger Commitment Award in 2020 for his community service as a UNO student-athlete.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe conference is proud to award Kirby with this year\u2019s NCHC postgraduate scholarship,\u201d said NCHC commissioner Heather Weems in a statement. \u201cMaintaining an impressive GPA, earning a degree and consistently being a leader and contributor on the ice is no easy feat. Kirby has shown he\u2019s a deserving recipient and we look forward to helping him further his business administration education.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the ice, Proctor was a five-year stalwart on the Omaha blue line, finishing his career as the Mavericks all-time leader in games played with 172. The Okotoks, Alta. native posted career highs in 2023-24 with seven goals, eight assists and 15 points in 40 games. Proctor completed his college career with 51 career points (17 goals, 34 assists) for the Mavericks. He then signed with the ECHL\u2019s Trois-Rivieres Lions to end the season, playing a trio of regular-season games and six playoff games.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving heavily debated pursuing an MBA in my time at Omaha, I was elated to hear of this nomination,\u201d Proctor wrote in his NCHC scholarship nomination. \u201cDuring this internal debate [last year] I landed on dedicating my time and efforts into showing the utmost value to my Omaha family in my last season there, so having the opportunity to complete my academic goals would bring a distinct sense of wholeness to my time at UNO, knowing that I was able to maximize my potential in my relationships, sport, and academics.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to his work in the classroom and on the ice, Proctor has given back to the sport he loves and community he\u2019s called home the last five years. During his freshman season at UNO, he was a volunteer assistant coach with Omaha\u2019s youth hockey program, setting up drills and practice plans. Proctor has provided 1-on-1 instruction and training for 10-to-14-year-olds, as well. He has also volunteered his time at Lifegate Church in Omaha in the children\u2019s ministry.<\/p>\n

“To be selected for this scholarship is an honor. Attending UNO for the past five years has been one of the biggest blessings of my life and I feel beyond privileged to continue my education towards a postgraduate degree,\u201d Proctor said. \u201cA huge thank you to the academic staff at UNO for setting us up for success with all the work they put in behind the scenes and the NCHC for providing student-athletes with opportunities that go above and beyond hockey.”<\/p>\n

The NCHC\u2019s postgraduate scholarship is funded by a grant from the El Pomar Foundation in Colorado Springs, which has also supported the NCHC by providing its office headquarters on the grounds of the Penrose House and helping cover the cost of the Penrose Cup. Proctor\u2019s scholarship award amount will be $7,500.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NCHC membership is thankful for the continued support of the El Pomar Foundation and its board of directors,\u201d Weems said. \u201cAlong with our achievements on the ice, we must also remember to recognize our student-athletes\u2019 successes in the classroom. We are happy to share in this honor with El Pomar.\u201d<\/p>\n

To be eligible for the NCHC\u2019s postgraduate scholarship, the student-athlete must be a senior or grad student on the official NCAA hockey roster with at least a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average, who plans to continue his academic studies beyond his undergraduate degree. The recipient must enroll in a postgraduate degree program within three years of receiving the scholarship to collect the financial aid. The winner is chosen by a vote of the NCHC\u2019s faculty athletics representatives (FARs) from among the nominees submitted by each school\u2019s FAR.<\/p>\n

PREVIOUS NCHC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS<\/b>
\n2016 \u2013 Gabe Levin, Denver
\n2017 \u2013 Aaron Hadley, WMU and Kirk Thompson, Omaha
\n2018 \u2013 Joel Messner, Omaha
\n2019 \u2013 Ryan Galt, Omaha
\n2020 \u2013 Erich Fear, Denver
\n2021 \u2013 Kale Bennett, Western Michigan
\n2022 \u2013 Jason Smallidge, Omaha
\n2023 \u2013 Aidan Spellacy, St. Cloud State
\n2024 \u2013 Kirby Proctor, Omaha<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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