Following a strong junior career originating at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club, Colby Friedrich admitted he really couldn’t choose between hockey or golf, fortunately he had the opportunity to do both.
Friedrich, 24, recently graduated from the University of Providence with a degree in education while completing for the men’s golf team and captaining the men’s hockey team as well.
He began his college career in Medicine Hat, had success at the provincial and national collegiate level before the opportunity arose from the Argo in Great Falls, Montana.
He was joined by Regina’s Adam Husli with the Argos, Husli also transferred to the school and played for both teams too. Husli has one more year left.
Providence’s golf schedule wasn’t overly hectic, they averaged about five events each year Friedrich’s run. More success came on the ice including a national championship appearance.
Friedrich will remain in Great Falls and begin his teaching at an elementary school in the city. He said the job allows some freedom to golf, and take up some coaching opportunities with his alma mater.
He joined Golf Saskatchewan to talk about his collegiate career.