Player Of The Week 2013-2014

Week 28 – Byron Spriggs – Winnipeg Blues

Goaltender Byron Spriggs of the Winnipeg Blues has been named the MJHL Recycle EverywherePlayer of the Week, ending April 13.

Spriggs, 20, has been outstanding in the post-season, helping the Blues advance to the Turnbull Trophy final against Dauphin Kings. Game 5 goes Tuesday night at Winnipeg’s MTS Iceplex.

The runners up are 20 year old defenseman Tanner Butler of the Dauphin Kings and 20 year old forward Warren Callis of the Winnipeg Blues.

Spriggs, who hails from Winnipeg, posted a 2-1 record last week, with an impressive save percentage of .933 and GAA of 2.00. Earlier this month Spriggs was awarded the MJHL RBC Junior A Scholarship of $1,000. He’s now one of 10 candidates eligible for the RBC Junior A Scholarship of $5,000 which will be announced at the RBC Cup (May 9-19 at Vernon, BC.).

Week 27 – Liam Bilton – Winnipeg Blues

For the second week in a row, a member of the Winnipeg Blues has been named the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week. Liam Bilton, a 6-foot-4 forward with the Blues has drawn the nod this week, ending April 6.

Bilton, 19, tallied five points (3-2) in two games for the Blues, who hold a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven MJHL final against Dauphin Kings. Game 2 goes Tuesday night in Dauphin.

Bilton, who hails from Winnipeg, also leads the playoff point’s race with 15 points (7-8).

The runners up are 20 year old forward Mitch Van Teeling of the Dauphin Kings and 20 year old Blues’ goaltender Byron Spriggs, who won the award last week.

Week 26 – Byron Spriggs – Winnipeg Blues

Byron Spriggs has been outstanding this post season, earning him earning him the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week, ending March 30.

Spriggs, 20, posted a 2-1 record last week for the Blues, who are up 3-1 in their best-of-seven Addison Division final against Steinbach Pistons.

Spriggs, who hails from Winnipeg, owns a GAA of 2.00 and save percentage of .934 over the three-games.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Dylan Butler of the Dauphin Kings and 19 year old forward Liam Bilton of the Winnipeg Blues.

Week 25 – Artsiom Kalashnikov – Virden Oil Capitals

Playoff hockey suits Artsiom Kalashnikov. The 20-year-old Virden Oil Capital is enjoying a strong post-season, earning him the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week for the week ending March 23rd.

Kalashnikov, who hails from Coquitlam, BC, recorded six points (3-3) in three playoff games for the Oil Caps, who are playing Dauphin Kings in the best-of-seven Sher-wood Division final.

The runners up are 20 year old goaltender Byron Spriggs of the Winnipeg Blues and 18 year old defenseman Bradley Reichardt of the Virden Oil Capitals.

Week 24 – Michael Stiliadis – Dauphin Kings

Call him Mr. Zero ─ Dauphin Kings’ goaltender Michael Stiliadis. Coming off three consecutive victories ─ all shutouts ─ Stiliadis has been named the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week for the week ending March 16th.

The 19-year-old from Woodbridge, Ont., was unbeatable in the Kings’ net as he posted a 3-0 record, highlited by an incredible 0.00 GAA and save percentage of 1.000.  Backstopped by Stiliadis and the strong play of his teammates, Kings went on to sweep the OCN Blizzard in their best-of-seven Sher-wood Division semi-final.

The runners up are 19 year old forward Jonah Wasylak of the Steinbach Pistons and 20 year old forward Dylan Favell of the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Week 23 – Joel Schreyer – Winnipeg Blues

Joel Schreyer of the Winnipeg Blues has been named the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week for the week ending March 9th.

The 20-year-old from Lorette recorded four points (1-3) in two playoff games for the Blues, who are facing Selkirk Steelers in the Addison Division semi-final.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Darien Cardinal of the OCN Blizzard and 20 year old forward Riley Hay of the Portage Terriers.

Week 22 – Hayden Goderis – Steinbach Pistons

Hayden Goderis of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week ending March 2nd .

The 18-year-old from Winnipeg is heading into the playoffs on a hot streak, reflected in five goals and eight points over a four-game span last week. The Pistons, defending MJHL champions, open the playoffs this Friday against Portage Terriers.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Travis Marit of the Winkler Flyers and 19 year old forward Soren Fredericksen of the Selkirk Steelers.

Week 21 – Zac Robidoux- Portage Terriers

For the second time this month, a goaltender from Portage Terriers has been named the MJHLRecycle Everywhere Player of the Week. This week’s honour goes to Terriers’ rookie Zac Robidoux.

The 17-year-old from Winnipeg went 2-0 last week, highlited by a shutout and sparkling GAA of 0.50. Earlier this month Robidoux’s teammate, Talor Joseph, won the award.

The runners up are 19 year old goaltender Brian Archibald of the OCN Blizzard and 20 year old defenseman Channing Bresciani of the Winnipeg Blues.

Week 20 – Brent Wold – Dauphin Kings

Dauphin Kings’ forward Brent Wold has been named this week’s MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week award ending February 16th.

Wold, 19, had a hot, five game stretch, reflected in three goals and eight points.  Wold, who hails from Lac du Bonnet has 19 goals and 45 points in 38 games.

The runners up are 19 year old forward Kurt Johnas of the Virden Oil Capitals and 18 year old forward Brayden McDonald of the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Week 19 – Talor Joseph – Portage Terriers

Portage Terriers’ goaltender Talor Joseph has been named this week’s MJHL Recycle EverywherePlayer of the Week award ending February 9th.

Joseph, 19, was close to perfect in two games, winning both and recording a shutout. The Sherwood Park, Ab., native boasted a GAA of 1.00 and save percentage of .967 for the Terriers, who are undefeated in their last seven games. Terriers sit second in the Addison Division with 34 wins and 74 points after 53 games.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Justin Augert of the Steinbach Pistons and 18 year old forward Corey Haverstick of the Virden Oil Capitals.

Week 18 – Tanner Lomsnes – Dauphin Kings

Tanner Lomsnes has been named this week’s MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week award ending February 2nd.

Lomsnes, 19, recorded eight points (5-3) in three games for the Kings, who have strung together a winning streak of 10 games, sitting first in the Sher-Wood Division.

Lomsnes, who hails from Red Deer, is having a solid season with 14 goals and 32 points after 29 games.

The runners up are 18 year old forward Carter Johnson of the Swan Valley Stampeders and 20 year old forward Eric Pushka of the Selkirk Steelers.

Week 17 – Shane Gingera – Selkirk Steelers

Shane Gingera, a member of the high-flying Selkirk Steelers has been named this week’s MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week award ending January 26th.

Gingera, 20, scored four goals in two games last week for the Steelers, who are currently riding an unbelievable 18-game winning streak. The native of Winnipeg is enjoying a strong season, reflected in 17 goals and 29 points in 45 games for the Addison Division leading Steelers.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Artsiom Kalashnikov of the Virden Oil Capitals and 16 year old forward Tyler Jeanson of the Portage Terriers.

Week 17 – Scott Parsons – Winnipeg Blues

Outstanding goaltending has earned Scott Parsons of the Winnipeg Blues this week’s MJHL Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week award.

The rookie netminder posted a 2-1 record last week, highlited by a shutout win for the Blues who sit fourth in the tight Addison Division with 23 wins and 52 points.

Parsons, who hails from Fort Francis, is enjoying a strong inaugural season in the MJHL, reflected in a 9-7 record and three shutouts.

The runners up are 20 year old goaltender Adam Iwan of the Virden Oil Capitals and 19 year old forward Colin Baudry of the Steinbach Pistons.

Week 16 – Parker Thomas – Selkirk Steelers

Parker Thomas is the model of consistency ─ which has earned him the MJHL Recycle EverywherePlayer of the Week award for the week ending January 12th.

The Steeler veteran recorded eight points (1-7) in three games last week, extending his points streak to 10 consecutive games. Thomas, 20, also leads the MJHL points race with 25 goals and 71 points after 39 games.

Thanks to the outstanding efforts of Thomas and his teammates, Steelers are riding a 13-game winning streak which has pushed the club to top spot in the Addison Division with 33 wins and 68 points.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Warren Callis of the Winnipeg Blues and 19 year old goaltender Michael Stiliadis of the Dauphin Kings.

Week 15 – Zach Rakochy – Steinbach Pistons

Being perfect earned Steinbach Pistons’ goaltender Zach Rakochy the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending January 5th.

Rakochy, 20, posted a pair of wins last week ─ both shutouts. The native of Canora, Sk., has an overall record of 15-4 with the Pistons, who sit second in the Addison Division with 30 wins and 61 points.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Parker Thomas of the Selkirk Steelers and 19 year old forward Nic Erb of the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Week 14 – Soren Frederiksen – Selkirk Steelers

Thanks to a hat trick performance last week, Soren Frederiksen of the Selkirk Steelers has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week.

Frederiksen, a 19-year-old forward from Winnipeg, has a season total 19 goals and 24 points after 33 games for the Steelers who sit second (54 points) in the tight Addison Division.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Jordan McCallum of the Winnipeg Blues and 20 year old forward Luke Karakas of the Neepawa Natives.

Week 13 – Hayden Goderis – Steinbach Pistons

Hayden Goderis of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 22nd.

The 18-year-old forward from Winnipeg recorded five points (3-2) in three games last week for the Pistons who sit first in the Addison Division with 27 wins and 55 points after 36 games.

The runners up are 19 year old goaltender Mitch Wiebe of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and 20 year old forward Dalton Siwak of the Dauphin Kings.

Week 12 – Justin Baudry – Steinbach Pistons

Justin Baudry of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 15th.

The 17-year-old defenseman from La Broquerie recorded six points (1-6) in three games last week for the Pistons who sit first in the Addison Division with 25 wins and 51 points after 33 games.

Baudry is tied for fourth in the Pistons scoring race – first among defensemen – with 5 goals and 23 points after 33 games.

The runners up are 20 year old goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk of the Selkirk Steelers and 18 year old forward Kamerin Nault of the Winnipeg Blues.

Week 11 – Corey Haverstick – Virden Oil Capitals

Corey Haverstick of the Virden Oil Capitals has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 8th.

The 18-year-old forward from Winnipeg recorded seven points (5-2) in three games last week for the Oil Capitals who sit first in the Sher-Wood Division with 19 wins and 39 points after 31 games.

Haverstick also leads the Oil Capitals scoring race with 16 goals and 31 points after 30 games.

The runners up are 20 year old goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk of the Selkirk Steelers and 16 year old forward Jackson Keane of the Winnipeg Blues.

Week 10 – Dylan Butler – Dauphin Kings

Dylan Butler of the Dauphin Kings has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 1st.

Butler, 20, recorded six points (3-3) in three games last week for the Kings, who sit second in the Sher-Wood Division with 14 wins and 29 points. A native of Thunder Bay, Butler sits atop the Kings’ points race with 12 goals and 32 points.

The runners up were 19 year old forward Nic Erb of the Swan Valley Stampeders and 18 year old forward Devan Schram of the Virden Oil Capitals.

Week 9 – Nicholas Kobelka – Steinbach Pistons

Nicholas Kobelka of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 24th.

Kobelka, 19, recorded six points (4-2) in three games last week for the Pistons, who sit second in the Addison Division with 18 wins and 36 points. Kobelka, a former No. 1 overall pick in the MJHL bantam draft, leads his team in scoring with 14 goals and 23 points.

The runners up are 19 year old goaltender Kyler Beckett of the Virden Oil Capitals and 17 year old forward Scott Gall of the Winkler Flyers.

Week 8 – Max Flanagan – Swan Valley Stampeders

Max Flanagan of the Swan Valley Stampeders has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week.

Flanagan, 20, recorded nine points (7-2) in four games last week. The native of Edmonton sits tied with Parker Thomas (Selkirk Steelers) for first in the MJHL scoring race with 21 goals and 35 points.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Jesse Bernard of the Dauphin Kings and 17 year old forward Taylor Sanheim of the Portage Terriers.

Week 7 – Talor Joseph – Portage Terriers

The Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 10, 2013 is 19 year old goaltender Talor Joseph of the Portage Terriers.

He posted a record of 3 wins and no losses with a GAA of 1.33 and a save percentage of 0.957. The runners up are 19 year old forward Brayden Cuthbert of the Neepawa Natives and 20 year old goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk of the Selkirk Steelers.

Week 6 – Kyler Beckett – Virden Oil Capitals

Kyler Becket of the Virden Oil Capitals has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 2nd.

The 19-year-old goaltender won both games played during the week and recorded a GAA of 0.5 with one shutout and a save percentage of 0.986. The Oil Capitals sit first in the Sher-Wood Division with 12 wins and 24 points.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Jordan McCallum of the Winnipeg Blues and 20 year old forward Justin Valentino of the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Week 5 – Damien Kulynych – OCN Blizzard

Damien Kulynych of the OCN Blizzard has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 28.

The 20-year-old forward recorded eight points (0-8) in three games for the Blizzard, who sit third in the Sher-Wood Division with eight wins and 17 points.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Artsiom Kalashnikov of the Virden Oil Capitals and 20 year old forward Mitch Van Teeling of the Dauphin Kings.

Week 4 – Jesse Bernard – Dauphin Kings

Jesse Bernard of the Dauphin Kings has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 20.

The 20-year-old forward recorded seven points (1-6) in three games for the Kings, who sit third in the Sher-Wood Division with seven wins and 13 points.

The runners up are 17 year old forward Jake Dudar of the Virden Oil Capitals and 20 year old goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk of the Selkirk Steelers.

Week 3 – Tyler Grove – OCN Blizzard

Tyler Grove of the OCN Blizzard has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 13.

The 20-year-old veteran forward recorded nine points (7-2) in four games for the Blizzard, who sit atop the Sher-Wood Division with seven wins and 15 points.

The runners up are 20 year old defenseman Garrett Schmitz of the Steinbach Pistons and 20 year old goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk of the Selkirk Steelers.

Week 2 – Parker Thomas – Selkirk Steelers

Parker Thomas of the Selkirk Steelers has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 6.

The veteran Steeler forward was outstanding in two games, reflected in six points (1-5). The 20-year-old from Winnipeg tops the Steelers’ scoring race with 15 points (5-10) and sits third overall in league scoring.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Justin Valentino of the Swan Valley Stampeders and 20 year old forward Dylan Butler of the Portage Terriers.

Week 1 – Justin Augert – Steinbach Pistons

Justin Augert of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week, ending September 29.

Augert, 20, has been a key player in the Pistons’ impressive start this season, winning their first five games. The 6-foot-2, 210-power forward recorded eight points (3-5) for the defending MJHL champions.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Mitch Deacon of the Swan Valley Stampeders and 20 year old forward Parker Thomas of the Selkirk Steelers.