Haliburton County Huskies defenseman Camron Hankai has committed to Bowling Green, it was reported earlier ... Hankai played his minor hockey close by with the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs.

Now, he's been rewarded with a commitment to Bowling Green State University ... of absence -- thanks to the suspension of most junior hockey in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forward JT Hosack (13) hits the puck during the University of Cincinnati club ice hockey game vs. Bowling Green State ...