Portage Terriers’ Shawn Bowles named RBC Player of Month

For the second consecutive month, a Bowles from the Portage Terriers has been named the RBC Player of the Month. This time around it’s Shawn Bowles, twin brother of Brad, who won the award last month.

Shawn Bowles, who hails from Elkhorn, was red-hot in February, reflected in 19-points (3-16) in eight games for the defending RBC Cup champions.

The runners up are 20 year old forward Cole Smith of the Steinbach Pistons and 19 year old forward Kirklan Lycar of the Dauphin Kings.

Sher-Wood Hockey Defenseman of the Month

For the second consecutive month, Brady Keeper, 19, of the OCN Blizzard was named top defenceman in February.

Keeper, who hails from Cross Lake, was outstanding on the blueline and also contributed offensively with 10 points (3-7) in seven games.

The runners up are 19 year old Zach Whitecloud of the Virden Oil Capitals and 19 year old Jordan Wall of the Winkler Flyers.

MGEU Goaltender of the Month

The MGEU Goaltender of the Month is Sean Kuehn, 20, of the Virden Oil Capitals.

The native of Flower Mound, TX, was outstanding with eight wins  (two shutouts) in 11 games. His GAA was 2.36, and save percentage of .912.

The runners up are 20 year old Nathan Warren of the Winkler Flyers and 20 year old Scott Parsons of the Winnipeg Blues.

IBAM Rookie of the Month

While he may only be 16, Nick Henry of the Portage Terriers has played like a seasoned vet in the MJHL. Playing for his hometown Terriers, the rookie forward produced 16 points (7-9) in eight games in February.

The runners up are 18 year old defenseman Darby Gula of the Steinbach Pistons and 17 year old forward Bennett Dalke of the Virden Oil Capitals.