Griffin Seafoot Named Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient by Papa Johns Canada and the CHL

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Griffin Seafoot of British Columbia is the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship.

The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship was created to recognize young Canadians who demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, and a commitment to making a difference through sport, academics, and service. The program provides a scholarship to a youth hockey player making a lasting difference.

Selected from nominations submitted across Canada, Griffin stood out for combining excellence in hockey and academics with a genuine commitment to helping others.

A goaltender from Kamloops, Griffin has earned praise for his leadership, determination, and strong character. He maintains an A average while mentoring younger players and supporting local minor hockey programs. At just 12 years old, he launched a school food drive that has since grown into a district-wide initiative, collecting more than 10,000 pounds of food over the past four years.

Griffin was also recently accepted into Shad Canada, one of the country’s leading youth leadership and STEM programs, where he will attend this summer at St. Francis Xavier University. Looking ahead, Griffin hopes to study engineering at the University of Waterloo.

“Griffin is exactly the type of young person this scholarship was created to recognize,“ said Michael Prentice, Senior Franchise Growth Director at Papa Johns Canada. “He leads by example, works hard, and has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We’re proud to support his future and recognize everything he has already accomplished.”

“Griffin embodies everything the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship is meant to celebrate,“ said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships of the CHL. “He has distinguished himself not only through his achievements in hockey and academics, but also through his leadership and commitment to helping others in his community. We are proud to celebrate Griffin with Papa Johns Canada and look forward to recognizing him at the 2026 Memorial Cup.”

Griffin will receive a scholarship and be recognized on the ice during the championship game at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, B.C., on May 31, 2026.

The Champions of Tomorrow Program launched earlier this year through the partnership between Papa Johns Canada and the CHL, with a focus on recognizing leadership and community involvement in hockey.

SOURCE Papa John's International, Inc.

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