Wheat Kings Hand Out Hardware

Brandon, MB – The Brandon Wheat Kings held their annual Awards Night on Tuesday at Westoba Place.

Fifteen awards were handed out, capped off with the Brad McCrimmon Memorial Trophy for top defenseman.

This was the first awards celebration for the hockey club since the 2019 season.

Let’s look back at the winners.

(Photos Courtesy of Tim Smith / Brandon Sun)

Maggie Janz Memorial Award | Presented by Bob Janz & Glenda Zelmer

This award is given to the player who excels not only on the ice but in the classroom.

Winner: Nate Danielson

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McDonalds Community Minded Award | Presented by Melissa Young & Jason Ammer

This award is given to the player who commits time and effort to community initiatives over the course of the season.

Winner: Carson Bjarnason

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Mike Adamski, Mazergroup Hardest Working Player Award | Presented by Mark Adamski & Candace Bowles

This award is named in memory of long time Wheat Kings P.A Announcer and Neelin High School Principal Mike Adamski and is given to the player deemed to be the hardest worker on and off the ice.

Winner: Landon Roberts

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Keystone Centre Most Sportsmanlike Player Award | Presented by Jeff Schumacher

This award is given to the player exemplifies class and sportsmanship throughout the season.

Winner: Zakhar Polshakov

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Precision Toyota Unsung Hero Award | Presented by Scott and Jett Ball

This award is voted on by the coaching staff and is awarded to the player who may not get the accolades on the scoresheet or in the media, but is a respected leader and hard working player every night.

Winner: Brett Hyland

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Shoppers Mall Fan Choice Award | Presented by Raul Caro

This award is voted on by YOU the fans.

Winner: Landon Roberts

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Manitoba Hydro Top Manitoba Born Player Award | Presented by Mark Derlago

This award is given to the top player born in Manitoba.

Winner: Nolan Ritchie

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Rob Stouffer Memorial Trophy | Presented by Scott Hlady

This award is given to the Most Inspirational Player and is named in honour of long time Wheat Kings trainer Rob Stouffer who lost his battle with cancer in 2008.

Winner: Nate Danielson

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Dennis Truscott Memorial Trophy | Presented by Mark Derlago

This award is given to the team’s Most Improved Player and is named in honour of long time Wheat King Dennis Truscott.

Winner: Tyson Zimmer

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Brandon Sun Scoring Champion | Presented by Perry Bergson

This award is presented to the Wheat King with the most points during the regular season

Winner: Nolan Ritchie

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Art Marshall Memorial Award | Presented by Bryan Mitchell

This award is presented to the top graduating player and is named after Brandonite and former Toronto Maple Leafs trainer Art Marshall

Winners: Ethan Kruger & Chad Nychuk

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MNP Rookie of the Year Award | Presented by Patti Bell

This award is given to the top first year player on the Wheat Kings

Winner: Quinn Mantei

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Brad McCrimmon Memorial Trophy | Presented by Chelsea McCrimmon

This award is presented to the top defenseman and is named in honour of former Wheat King captain Brad McCrimmon.

Winners: Vincent Iorio & Chad Nychuk

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Meigan Hadad Law MVP Award | Presented by Karla Dane and Family

This award is given to the Most Valuable Player

Winner: Ridly Greig

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20 Year Old Presentation | General Manager Doug Gasper

The three graduating players all receive their game jerseys as a gift at the end of the season