September 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
Luke McCarthy (’04) Selkirk Steelers
4GP | 4G | 4A | 8PTS
Heading into the month of September with the highest points-per-game average (2.00) in the MJHL, Luke McCarthy has been a key contributor to the Steelers early season success.
Photo Credit: Ryan Sawatzky
SAFE WORK MANITOBA DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH
Owen Johnston (’04) Selkirk Steelers
5GP | 2G | 6A | 8PTS
Johnston has contributed at even strength and on the powerplay from the back end, sitting tied for the league lead in points (8) entering a new month of play.
Photo Credit: Ryan Sawatzky
ORIGINAL 16 GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH
Cole Sheffield (’04) Dauphin Kings
4GP | 4W | 1.00GAA | .966SV% | 1SO
The Sheff continues to cook in the Kings crease, kicking off his 2024-25 campaign with four straight wins. He stopped 112 of 116 shots in those league-leading four wins, which included a 29-save shutout performance against Virden.
Photo Credit: Todd Pederson
CHEVROLET ROOKIE OF THE MONTH
Rohan Guevarra (’07) Selkirk Steelers
5GP | 4G | 4A | 8PTS
What a start it has been for Guevarra who posted points in five straight games to open his rookie campaign, including three straight multi-point outings. Also tied for the MJHL lead in points (8).
Photo credit: Ryan Sawatzky
MANITOBA PORK PEAK PERFOMER
Noel Olsonawski (’04) Selkirk Steelers
3GP | 3W | 0.67GAA | .976SV% | 1SO
Three starts and three wins for Olsonawski who has allowed just two goals so far while stopping 80 of 82 shots. A 26-save shutout helped the Steelers stay undefeated at 5-0 heading into the month of October.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Kozub
