Athlete of the Month
Each month FCA Hockey is seeking to highlight an athlete who represents the 1o Traits of a Godly Man:
- A Godly Man Accepts Responsibility for His Actions
- A Godly Man Serves Others Sacrificially
- A Godly Man Loves God, Loves Others
- A Godly Man Intervenes in Ungodly Situations
- A Godly Man is Trustworthy, His Word is his Bond
- A Godly Man is Self-Controlled and Disciplined
- A Godly Man Lives Generously
- A Godly Man Seeks God’s Approval, Not Man’s
- A Godly Man is an Encourager
10. A Godly Man has the Hard Conversations
Do you know someone who displays these qualities on and off the ice? Nominate them today!
Please take a look at our past winners listed below!
Athletes Name:
Gibson Horyza
Athletes Team and Level (High school, Junior, etc.):
Willmar High School - MNHS
Athletes Position:
Forward
Athletes Birth date:
August 02, 2007
Athletes Height, Weight:
5”10 , 171
Pick one of the 10 Traits of a Godly Man and explain why it is important to you.
Trait 5, A Godly Man is trustworthy, his word is his bond
"To me nowadays it's hard to find good friends that don't tell the truth or lie about many things. I think it's very important to honor your word and to not tell falsehoods or deceive people. The bible is also very strict on not lying, You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor is in the ten commandment and is talked about in colossians 3 too along with other places, this prove to me that being a trustworthy man is such and important trait to have.
Have you been involved with FCA or FCA Hockey in the past? What has been your experience with us? How has FCA Hockey impacted you?
I've been involved with FCA hockey ever since I did a camp in Alexandria when I was 12. Ever since then I've been doing different camps with FCA and recently went to Boston with them for the chowder cup which would probably be my favorite experience just because it was a blast to talk with the boys and other christ followers and also playing high end hockey. FCA hockey has impacted me in many different ways but I'd say they not only have made me a better hockey player with their great instruction and coaching but also have made me into a better man by being able to talk to staff about questions I've had or by the bible studies we do as a team.
What is your favorite scripture verse? Why is this important to you?
Romans 10: 9
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved.
This Bible verse gives me hope when I'm doubting and is a light to me when I'm in a rough patch in life.
Previous Athlete of the Month Winners
(Click on each underlined player below to learn more)
- Tate Thompson - August 2025
- Isaiah Van Noord - July 2025
- Gaby Zaragoza - May 2025
- Nathan McIlhany - April 2025
- Austin Kubasek - March 2025
- Canon Schatz - February 2025
- Nate Farrell - January 2025
- Aiden Och - December 2024
- Adam Holien - November 2024
- Adler Johnston - October 2024
- Michael Carden - September 2024
- Wyatt Praznik - May 2024
- Calvin Hanson - April 2024
- Willmar Girls Varsity - March 2024
- Callahan Jans - February 2024
- Ben Albers - December 2023
- Adam Goodsir - November 2023
- Nora Curtis - October 2023
- Kirby Proctor - September 2023
- Jadon Mammen- February 2023
- Isaiah Vanoord - January 2023
- Kade Peterson - December 2022
- Luke Johnson - November 2022
- Jack Becker - May 2022
- Matt Duchene - April 2022
- John Mittelstadt - March 2022
- Chris Konin - February 2022
- Charlie Lindgren - January 2022
- Colin Baird - December 2021
- Tanner Vescio - October 2021
- Jackson Hallum - September 2021
- Quintin Sigurdson - Ausgust 2021
- Christian Jimenez - July - 2021