Player Awards

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce James Franklin of the Interlake Lightning is the CCM Hockey Player of the Week. In 2 games this week the ’07 from Winnipeg contributed 2 goals and 2 assists for 2 Lightning wins. James known as “Franko” is a first year player in the league. Franko is a dynamic and speedy. He gets right into the hard areas of the ice and works to get pucks to the net. He also has a great awareness of the game and hockey IQ. His work ethic and positive spirit flows through the team and his teammates thrive off of it. Franko has helped the Lightning secure a playoff spot for the 2024 playoffs.

James will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations James!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Cole Babych of the Winnipeg Wild as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending February 11.

Cole is a 16 year old playing in his first season with the U18 Wild. The 5’ 11” 165lbs forward was a key contributor in all of the Wild’s games this past week. In three games he scored 3 times and added 5 assists to help lead the Wild with wins over their opponents . Cole has been a consistent contributor for the Wild and he is currently second on the Wild in points scoring 18 goals and adding 18 assists for 36 points 33 games played with a plus/minus rating of +15. Cole is a hard working, focused player who leads by example on and off the ice. His skill level, tenacity and compete level makes him a consistent contributor to the team’s overall success, and he is counted on to play in all critical situations. Cole is a drafted player of the Selkirk Steelers in the MJHL

Cole will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations Cole!

The Manitoba U18 Hockey League is happy to announce Jaxon Jacobson of the Brandon Wheat Kings as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending February 4. As a second year player Jaxon had a week to remember, putting up 12 points in 2 games. On Friday night, it was a battle between the two top teams in the league as the Brandon Wheat Kings hosted the Southwest Cougars. In a 7-1 win over the Cougars, Jaxon was involved in all but 1 goal for Brandon, scoring once while adding 4 primary assists and 1 secondary assist for a 6-point night. On Saturday, Brandon headed into Winnipeg to take on the 4th place Thrashers. Brandon defeated the Thrashers that afternoon at Gateway Arena with a score of 7-2. Once again, Jacobson was involved in all but 1 of Brandon’s goals. This time scoring twice, while adding 4 primary assists. His offense continues to drive the Wheat Kings powerplay which currently sits at 39.8% After this weekend’s point totals for Jaxon, he currently ranks 1st in the league scoring with 28GP, 30G, 54A, 84PTS. He was selected 5th overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL draft this past summer. He was also the Captain of Team Manitoba at the WHL Cup, and helped the team win its first ever Gold Medal at the event.

Jaxon will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations Jaxon!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Chantyn Michell-Thompson of the Norman Northstars as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending January 28. Chantyn hails from Opaskwayak, MB and is currently producing at over a point per game pace. The first year player has demonstrated an elite level of offense over the past two games tallying up 1 goal and 5 assists. The 15 year old carries himself with poise and respect both on and off the ice. Chantyn’s puck protection in all areas of the ice is amongst the league’s best and lately Chantyn has shown huge growth and development in becoming a two-way player. The centerman’s defensive awareness continues to grow and allows him to be relied upon during important faceoffs in all stages of the game. Recently, Chantyn was selected to represent team Manitoba at the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Grand Prairie AB. Chantyn currently sits 7th in rookie scoring throughout the league and is tied for his team lead in points. (10G, 24A = 34Pts in 32 games played.)

Chantyn will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations Chantyn!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce forward Reid McIntyre of the Winnipeg Wild is the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending January 21. Reid is a 16 year old playing in his first season with the U18 Wild. The 5’ 11” 165lbs forward contributed in both of the Wild’s games this past week by notching 2 goals and adding another 3 assists. He has been a consistent contributor for the Wild and he is currently second on the Wild in points, scoring 13 goals and adding 14 assists for 27 points in 31 games played. Reid is a hard working player who leads by example on and off the ice. His speed and tenacity puts him into positions to contribute to the team’s success and he is counted on to play in all situations. Reid is a drafted player by the Selkirk Steelers in the MJHL.

Reid will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations Reid!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce goaltender Justin Perrault as the CCM Hockey Player of the week for the week ending January 7.  He is a 16 year old grade 11 student hailing from Winnipeg.  “Juice” is a second year Bruin who has enjoyed a fantastic week for the Bruins. He started 3 of the Bruins 4 games this week and earned a 2-1 record in a very challenging schedule! Justin started the week with a 3-1 win on Wednesday night over the Pembina Valley Hawks. He stopped 40 of 41 shots in the victory! Justin’s second win came on Friday night in a 2-1 shootout win over the Winnipeg Wild where he stopped 31 of 32 shots against. Overall for the week Justin finished 2-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .931 Save % over the three games. His hard work this season has helped him earn a commitment from the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League for next hockey season. Justin has spent some time this season as an AP for the Winnipeg Freeze who have his Manitoba Junior Hockey League rights.

Justin will receive a gift bag full of CCM items from our partner CCM Hockey.

Congratulations Justin.

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Brady Turko of The Brandon Wheat Kings as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending December 24. In two matches this week, Brady found the net an incredible 6 times and added 1 assist for 7 points. On Wednesday night, In a battle of the two top teams in the league, Brady scored all 4 goals for Brandon, as they defeated the Southwest Cougars 4-1. Brandon then hosted the Pembina Valley Hawks on Thursday where “Turks” found the net 2 more times and added an assist in an 8-3 win. Brady is 16 years old and is currently in his grade 11 year at Vincent Massey High School. Currently Brady stands 1st in the league for Points, Goals, and is in 3rd for Assists. This is Brady’s second year with the team and is relied on heavily as one of Brandon’s top offensive forwards. He was drafted in the 5th round, 97th overall to the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL.

Brady will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Brady!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey league is happy to announce Gregory Wiseman of the Norman Northstars as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending December 17. Gregory is currently riding a six game point streak in which he has tallied six goals and five assists. “Wisey” contributed this past weekend by putting together a six point weekend, potting three goals and three assists. In Sunday’s action, Wisey scored back to back with his second goal turning out to be the game winner. His production on ice saw the Norman Northstars collect four important points against the Yellowhead Chiefs. Wiseman currently sits third on his team in overall points with 22 pts (9G, 13A) in 20 games played. The Rankin Inlet product stands 6′, weighing 160lbs, and is currently in his grade 12 year at RD. Parker Collegiate in Thompson, MB. Also, the assistant captain of the Norman Northstars suited up and represented Team Nunavut at the Canada Winter Games, as well as the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in 2022 – 2023.

Gregory will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Gregory!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Ethan Stewart of the Brandon Wheat Kings is the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending December 10. In two road games this week, Ethan scored 4 goals, which including a hat trick, and he added one assist for a 5 point week. During Tuesday’s contest vs the Yellowhead Chiefs, Ethan found the net 3 times and added an assist in a 6-1 win. Then on Saturday Ethan found the net again in a 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Wild. Ethan, a 16-year-old Grade 11 student in his second year with the team, is currently 9th in league scoring with 14 Goals and 12 Assists for 26 points. He is an Assistant Captain for the Wheat Kings and has been a huge part of his team holding on to 1st place in the league with an 19-0-1 record. Ethan is listed by the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL and was drafted 7th overall to the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL.

Ethan will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Ethan!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Drew Russell of the Interlake Lightning as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending November 26. Drew had a stellar weekend, having solid contributions with his new linemates. In two games this week Drew had 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points. While all of his linemates found the back of the net over the weekend, Drew’s contributions stood out. The grade 11 student in his first year of U18 AAA with the Lightning, and is a prospect for the Selkirk Steelers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Drew will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Drew!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Jaxon Jacobson of the Brandon Wheat Kings as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending November 19. The 14 year old, Grade 10 forward put up 11 points in a stretch of 3 games in 3 nights – Jacobson found the net five times and added 6 assists. On Friday night against the Wild, Jacobson scored twice, including the game winner in OT, and added an assist. On Saturday he followed it up with another solid night on the gamesheet by chipping in with two more goals and adding 3 assists against Eastman. Jacobson finished his weekend by adding a final goal and two assists against Interlake. His 11 point weekend moved him into second place in league scoring with 25 points after only 9 games.

Jaxon was selected 5th overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL draft this past summer. He was also the Captain of Team Manitoba at the WHL Cup, and helped the team win its first ever Gold Medal at the event.

Jaxon will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Jaxon!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Max Collyer of the Yellowhead Chiefs as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending November 12. Max, Yellowhead’s captain, lead by example this week. He tallied 8 points in 2 games this weekend versus the Eastman Selects. He had 4 goals and completed a cycle of 1 Power-play Goal, 1 Shorthanded Goal, 1 Even Strength Goal and 1 Empty Net goal. He also added 4 assists.

Max played in his 100th U18 AAA game on Sunday, helping the Chiefs earn 2 important wins. Max is a grade 12 student at Erickson Collegiate. He is a prospect for the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL.

Max will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Max!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce goaltender Sam Fontaine of the Eastman Selects as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending November 5. Sam had a very impressive weekend, winning both games he started for the Selects. He stopped 75 out of 79 shots in victories over the Southwest Cougars and Pembina Valley Hawks. His save percentage of .950 was impressive. Sam hails from Steinbach, MB, and is in his first year (2007) with the Eastman U18 AAA program.

Sam will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Sam!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Ethan Stewart of the Brandon Wheat Kings as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending October 22.

Ethan, a 16-year-old Grade 11 student in his second year with the team, and is currently 5th in league scoring with 7 Goals and 12 points. He is an Assistant Captain for the Wheat Kings and has played a huge part in leading his team to 1st place, with an 8-0 record. Ethan is listed by the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL and was drafted 7th overall to the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL. Ethan is making his mark in the hockey world!

In two games this past weekend, Ethan hit the twine twice while adding 3 assists for an impressive 5 point output. His offense helped the Wheat Kings defeat the Parkland Rangers on their home ice in a 9-2 win Friday and beat the second place Winnipeg Thrashers Saturday to secure first 1st place.

Ethan will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Ethan!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce Cam Sarna of the Parkland Rangers as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week, for the week ending October 15.

In two thrilling overtime games this past weekend, forward Cam Sarna produced 3 goals. “Sarns” is a 1st year U18 AAA player from Newton, MB., currently in grade 11 at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School.

Cam is a feisty and gritty forward and a player trusted in all situations of the game given his competitiveness. He was drafted by the Dauphin Kings in the 2023 MJHL Draft. Cam likes rap music, is a fan of the Winnipeg Jets and Nikolaj Ehlers, while also enjoying the game of lacrosse.

Cam will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Cam!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is happy to announce Jonah Lemoine, of the Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings, as the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 8, 2023.

Jonah is a first year player with the Wheat Kings, being born in 2008. He attends Vincent Massey High School in Brandon and is currently in the 10th Grade.
After playing house league hockey as a first year U15 player, Jonah put up an impressive 80 point season (4th in league scoring) with the Brandon AAA U15 Wheat Kings in the Winnipeg AAA League as a second year player. He led his team in points as well as winning a Provincial Banner. Following that season Jonah was drafted in the 9th round (178th overall) to the Prince Albert Raiders.

This past weekend in Kenora, Jonah recorded 2 Goals and 4 Assists to lead his team to a 4-1 and 10-2 win over the Kenora Thistles.

Jonah will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Jonah!

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League is pleased to announce that Preston Kaludjak of the Norman Northstars is the CCM Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending October 1.

Preston played 121 minutes in two games. On Saturday night, he recorded his 1st win in the U18AAA league with  a 4-1 win vs Interlake, stopping 38 of 39 shots.  On Sunday, Preston back stopped 40 of 42 shots resulting in a 2-1 OT loss vs Interlake. The Northstars goaltender stopped a combined total of 78 of 81 shots and now carries a 1.49 GAA. He currently sits 2nd in the league with a .936 SV%.

Preston’s hometown is Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. He is a 16 year old player who is currently in his grade 12 year at R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson MB.  Preston represented Team Nunavut at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in the 2022/23 season.

Preston will receive a gift bag full of CCM merch from our partner CCM Hockey!

Congratulations Preston!