Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

2026 Awards Banquet

On Saturday, March 7, the Melfort Mustangs held their annual Awards Banquet at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort. It was an excellent night of food, awards, and great company. We were joined by players’ families, billet families, sponsors, volunteers, and fans! Here are the award winners for 2026.

Scholastic Achievement – Jack McHarg

Community Involvement (Leonard Strandberg) – Austin Shepherd

Most Improved Player (Dr. Todd Siwak) – Danton Cox

Most Spirited Player (Cheyenne GM) – Luke Mackenzie

Most Popular Player (Dale Frier – 1st President) – Nolan Patterson

Most Dedicated Player (Henry Hangs Memorial) – Tristin Ziola

Hardest Working Player (Darin Placsko Drywall) – Tristin Ziola

Top Scorer (The Campbell Family) – Bo Eisner

3 Star Selection (Pattison Media) – Zayden Sadlemyer

Plus/Minus Award (Spafit by Linda) – Austin Shepherd

Crunch Award (Most Hits) (Bill (Buff) Reid) – Austin Shepherd

Dylan Ashe Memorial Scholarship – Danton Cox

Hardest Hitter Award (Vital Signs and Graphics) – Nolan Patterson

Top Defensive Forward (MNP) – Austin Shepherd

Top Defensive Defenceman (Redhead Equipment) – Bo Eisner

Rookie of the Year (Ripley Ford) – Kason Kobelka

Fan Choice Award (Through Social Media) – Cooper Atkinson

Most Valuable Defenceman (Prince Albert Source for Sports) – Bo Eisner

Most Valuable Player – Bo Eisner

Shawn Mason Unsung Hero Award (Bourgault Ind.) – Andrea Banadyga