November 2024 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the monthly players awards supported by RBC, SAFE Work Manitoba, Original 16, Chevrolet and Manitoba Pork:
RBC PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Cayden Glover (’04) Dauphin Kings
11GP | 10G | 6A | 16PTS
The MJHL’s goal scoring leader (22) continued to stack up big numbers in November, scoring 10 goals in 11 games while adding 6 assists. Glover had four, multi-goal games last month and now sits tied in second for points in the MJHL (32). Glover and the Kings now hold a six point lead on first in the MGEU West with a game in hand on the second place Blizzard.
Photo Credit: Todd Pederson
SAFE WORK MANITOBA DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH
Blake Matheson (’05) Winkler Flyers
11GP | 2G | 11A | 13PTS
One of five defensemen in the MJHL to score at a one point-per-game clip so far this season, Blake Matheson was held pointless in just one contest during November. The big defender who came off of a strong rookie season last year has taken another step and earns this monthly recognition for turning in an impressive performance from the back end.
Photo Credit: Ryan Sawatzky
ORIGINAL 16 GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH
Christian Green (’04) Steinbach Pistons
10GP | 8W | 1.55GAA | .943SV% | 1SO
The MJHL’s leader in almost every major goaltending category earns the monthly recognition after going 8-2, helping the Pistons to the top of a tight MGEU East Division. He stopped 246 of 261 shots in November which including a strong 24-save shutout against the Wolverines.
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CHEVROLET ROOKIE OF THE MONTH
Koy Funk (’08) Portage Terriers
12GP | 3G | 9A | 12PTS
The 16-year-old playing for his hometown Terriers enjoyed a strong month of November, clipping at a point-per-game pace. To go along with three, multi-point outings in the month, Funk scored the game winner in a 3-1 win over the Flyers. The big forward sits in the top 10 of rookie scoring and paces all 2008-born players with 18 points in 24 games on the season.
Photo credit: Ryan Sawatzky
MANITOBA PORK PEAK PERFOMER
Will Brown (’04) Swan Valley Stampeders
12GP | 4G | 13A | 17PTS
Acquired by the Stampeders in late October, Will Brown has made a significant impact on the clubs offensive punch. The 20-year-old scored the overtime winner against the Titans to open the month for the Stamps to go along with seven multi-point outings that would give Swan Valley some positivity during what has been a tough stretch for the club.
Photo Credit: Ryan Sawatzky
