Week 14, December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week are proudly presented by Original 16.
Grady Hoffman (FWD/’05) – Steinbach Pistons – 3GP | 4G | 2A | 6PTS
The Tennessee State NCAA Division 1 commit posted a hat-trick performance which included the game winner along with a shorthanded marker. Hoffman opened 2025 with a goal and an assist before adding a single assist to cap off a big week for the MGEU East Division leading Steinbach Pistons.
Photo: Ryan Sawatzky
Ben Groome (FWD/’06) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 2GP | 3G | 2A | 5PTS
Ben Groome kicked off 2025 in a big way for the Stamps’, helping his club to back-to-back wins over an MGEU West Division rival in the Wolverines. He scored 2 goals and 2 assists on Friday night before scoring the game winner on Saturday night. Swan Valley now sits just four points back of the Oil Capitals and Wolverines who are fighting for the final playoff spot in the division.
Photo: Todd Pederson
Carson White (FWD/’06) – Winnipeg Blues – 2GP | 3G | 2A | 5PTS
Carson White enjoyed a big night against the Blues inter-city rivals as he posted a hat-trick against the Freeze which included a pair on the powerplay. White has put up points in four of his last five games and is closing in on scoring at a 1.00 points-per-game pace.
Photo: Todd Pederson
