Two Yorkton Terriers, one Melville Millionaire recognized with SJHL player of the week honours

The SJHL has announced its weekly award winners, with two Yorkton Terriers and a Melville Millionaire among those recognized.

Terriers forward Aidan Vallance was named SaskLotteries Forward of the Week after putting up three points in two games, including two goals and an assist. Vallance has been heating up offensively, recording seven points over his last four games, with three multi-point performances during that stretch.

Yorkton defenceman Drew Heil earned SuperU Defenceman of the Week honours. Heil also had three points in two games, collecting a goal and two assists. He’s been especially productive lately, with six points over his last four games, including two game-winning goals.

Meanwhile, Noah Kraus of the Melville Millionaires was named SaskTel Goaltender of the Week. Kraus turned aside 40 of 41 shots in a win over Nipawin, finishing with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .976 save percentage. He’s won four consecutive starts and continues to lead the SJHL in save percentage.

Estevan’s Steven Steranka was named MVP of the Week, while Bruins rookie Gunner Moore earned Rookie of the Week honours. Humboldt’s Ryan Ulmer was also recognized as Saskatchewan Player of the Week.