Hadi Mardikian moved with his family from North Vancouver, B.C., to Petitcodiac, N.B., in August 2024 to be closer to family in Nova Scotia.
He joined Codiac Soccer almost immediately, finding community and success.
"Since moving here, I've had opportunities that I never would have had in B.C, and … I'm so grateful," said Mardikian.
He played for Codiac's under-17 team.
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