KINDERSLEY GOALTENDER AWARDED SWHL MVP

By Phil Heilman

The Sask West Hockey League announced its award winner for the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday.

The League MVP was awarded to Kindersley’s Logan Drackett. The Klippers backstop posted a 7-1 record in 8 games, with a 1.49 GAA and a .962 Save % and 1 shutout.

Top Defenseman was once again given to Wilkie’s Derek Keller. One of the marquee defensemen in the league, he led all rearguards in points with 20 (1-19) in 11 games.

The Most Gentlemanly player was awarded to Jeremy Boyer of the Hafford Hawks for the second year in a row, while the Best Defensive Forward was given to Ryne Keller of the Wilkie Outlaws. That marks the first time since 2015 that a Macklin Mohawk has not won the award.

Rookie of the Year was handed to Edam 3 Stars’ forward Owen Latendresse. He posted 2 points (0-2) in 7 games in his first campaign with his home town team.

Coach of the Year was given to Hafford Hawks bench boss Greg Gryzbowski, which is well deserved.

The 1st Team All Stars went as follows: Goal, Logan Drackett (KIN). Defense, Daniel Hilsendager (UNI) and Derek Keller (WIL). Forward, Brock Harrison (WIL), Brandon Lesko (HAF) and Keegan Tiringer (EDM).

The 2nd Team All Stars were picked as well: Goal, Joel Gryzbowski (HAF). Defense, Brody Ryberg (KIN) and Tyler Baier (MM). Forward, Brett Boehm (WIL), Shayne Neigum (KIN) and Jonathan Redlick (BIG).

The Harvey Somerville Memorial Award, given to a deserving individual in recognition of years of service to senior hockey and the SWHL), was awarded to Reid McBride of Kindersley. Reid has worked many years behind the scenes with the Klippers organization, running the behind-the-scenes things to keep a senior team going.