The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has announced its 2025–26 year-end award winners, putting a spotlight on a season loaded with elite talent across the province.
Leading the way is Ewan Rennie of the Estevan Bruins, who captured both MVP and Forward of the Year honours after recording 37 goals and 41 assists for 78 points in 52 games. Rennie finished second in league scoring, just behind fellow finalist Gabriel Courchesne of the Yorkton Terriers.
In Melville, Boston Harkness of the Melville Millionaires was named Saskatchewan Player of the Year following a standout two-way season on the blue line. Harkness totaled 48 points, tying for the league lead among defencemen.
For the second straight year, a Millionaires player has earned Most Sportsmanlike honours. After Jadon Iyogun last season, 19-year-old Kale Margolis claimed this year’s award, leading Melville with 55 points while taking just one two minute minor all season.
On defence, Thomas Ries of the Terriers was named Defenceman of the Year. The Humboldt product finished with 16 goals and 32 assists for 48 points in 52 games, tying Harkness for the scoring lead among blueliners while leading all SJHL defencemen in goals.
In goal, Charlie Tritt of the Flin Flon Bombers earned Goaltender of the Year honours, posting a 23-9-2 record along with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage. Tritt also shared the league lead with five shutouts.
Rookie of the Year went to Cash Lanigan of Yorkton. The Regina product finished with 19 goals and 29 assists for 48 points, helping the Terriers capture their first division title in six years.
Behind the bench, Connor Logan of the Battlefords North Stars was named Coach of the Year after leading his club to a six-win improvement, a Nutrien Division title, and the league’s third seed.
The league also introduced new honours this season, with Jayden Villafane of the Kindersley Klippers named Athletic Therapist of the Year, while Troy Semenchuk and Alex Clarke were recognized as Referee and Linesperson of the Year.
