Hurricanes Announce 2022-2023 Award Recipients
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced their 2022-2023 Award recipients prior to Friday’s contest against the Red Deer Rebels at the ENMAX Centre.
Ten different awards were handed out, including: Top Scorer, Three Star Award, Hardest Working Player, Defenceman of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Scholastic Player of the Year, Fan Favourite, Community Relations Award, the Joan Kobal Award and Most Valuable Player.
Here are the winners for the 2022-2023 season:
106.7 ROCK Three Star Award:
The 106.7 ROCK Three Star Award winner in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes forward Tyson Zimmer.
Zimmer, who hails from Russell, Manitoba, was named a star on 11 occasions this season. He was named a first star six times, a second start twice and a third start three times. In the 11 times he was named a start, nine times the Hurricanes were victorious while being named a first star five times in those nine wins.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Justin Hall
2020-2021: Dino Kambeitz & Logan Barlage
2019-2020: Dylan Cozens
2018-2019: Jake Elmer
2017-2018: Jordy Bellerive
2016-2017: Tyler Wong
2015-2016: Tyler Wong
2014-2015: Stuart Skinner
2013-2014: Jamal Watson
2012-2013: Ty Rimmer
2011-2012: Damien Ketlo
2010-2011: Cam Braes
2009-2010: Cam Braes
2008-2009: Carter Ashton
2007-2008: Zach Boychuk
2006-2007: Mitch Fadden
2005-2006: Colton Yellow Horn
2004-2005: Colton Yellow Horn
2003-2004: Logan Koopmans
2002-2003: Mike Wirll
2001-2002: Tomas Kopecky
2000-2001: Nathan Barrett
1999-2000: Radek Duda
1998-1999: Jason Hegberg
1997-1998: Mark Smith
1996-1997: Byron Ritchie
1995-1996: Byron Ritchie
1994-1995: Byron Ritchie
1993-1994: Domenic Pittis
1992-1993: Domenic Pittis
1991-1992: Kevin St. Jacques
1990-1991: Brad Rubachuk
1989-1990: Mark Greig
1988-1989: Wes Walz
1987-1988: Jeff Ferguson
Canadian Tire South Top Scorer Award:
The Canadian Tire South Top Scorer Award winner in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes forward Cole Shepard.
Shepard has set a new-career high with 55 points this season, including 20 goals and 35 assists. The overage forward from West Vancouver, British Columbia, leads the Hurricanes in assists, points, power play assists, shorthanded goals and shorthanded assists.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Justin Hall (74 points)
2020-2021: Justin Hall (27 points)
2019-2020: Dylan Cozens (85 points)
2018-2019: Nick Henry (94 points)
2017-2018: Jordy Bellerive (92 points)
2016-2017: Tyler Wong (109 points)
2015-2016: Brayden Burke (109 points)
2014-2015: Tyler Wong (56 points)
2013-2014: Riley Sheen (49 points)
2012-2013: Russell Maxwell (55 points)
2011-2012: Brody Sutter (60 points)
2010-2011: Cam Braes (61 points)
2009-2010: Carter Bancks (55 points)
2008-2009: Colton Scevior (80 points)
2007-2008: Mitch Fadden (89 points)
2006-2007: Zach Boychuk (91 points)
2005-2006: Colton Yellow Horn (75 points)
2004-2005: Colton Yellow Horn (86 points)
2003-2004: Nick Tarnasky (49 points)
2002-2003: Jeremy Jackson (102 points)
2001-2002: Nathan Barrett (107 points)
2000-2001: Nathan Barrett (99 points)
1999-2000: Radek Duda (106 points)
1998-1999: Jason Hegberg (75 points)
1997-1998: Shane Willis (112 points)
1996-1997: Byron Ritchie (126 points)
1995-1996: Byron Ritchie (106 points)
1994-1995: Scott Townsend (92 points)
1993-1994: Domenic Pittis (127 points)
1992-1993: Domenic Pittis (119 points)
1991-1992: Kevin St. Jacques (140 points)
1990-1991: Jason Ruff (136 points)
1989-1990: Corey Lyons (142 points)
1988-1989: Corey Lyons (112 points)
1987-1988: Bryan Bosch (55 points)
Herman Elfring Community Relations Award:
The Herman Elfring Community Relations Award winners in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes defenceman Joe Arntsen.
Arntsen, from Dinsmore, Saskatchewan, has been a great ambassador in the community this season attending numerous events including hockey practices and school visits throughout the season going out of his way to always connect with the kids that are in attendance.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Ty Nash & Bryan Thomson
2020-2021: Zack Stringer
2019-2020: Dino Kambeitz
2018-2019: Jake Elmer
2017-2018: Jake Elmer
2016-2017: Tyler Wong
2015-2016: Tyler Wong
2014-2015: Andrew Nielsen
2013-2014: Jamal Watson
2012-2013: Russell Maxwell
2011-2012: Brody Sutter
2010-2011: Mitch Maxwell
2009-2010: Carter Bancks
2008-2009: Carter Bancks & Carter Ashton
2007-2008: Carter Bancks & Adam Chorneyko
2006-2007: Kris Hogg
2005-2006: Mark Olafson
2004-2005: Aaron Sorochan
2003-2004: Logan Koopmans
2002-2003: Andy Thompson
2001-2002: Ryley Layden
2000-2001: Brian Bellman
1999-2000: Jason Hegberg
1998-1999: Kris Knoblauch
1997-1998: Shane Willis
1996-1997: Dale Purinton
1995-1996: Randy Perry
1994-1995: Scott Townsend
1993-1994: Jason Widmer
1992-1993: Jamie Pushor
1991-1992: Jamie Pushor
1990-1991: Jamie McLennan & Brad Rubachuk
1989-1990: Jamie McLennan & Dusty Imoo
1988-1989 Brad Rubachuk
Hockey Hounds Scholastic Award:
The Hockey Hounds Scholastic Award winner in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes defensemen Noah Chadwick.
Chadwick has great strength in high level academics. He completed his high school requirements one year early. This year he completed an online Microeconomics course through Athabasca University finishing with 94% (A+). He simultaneously completed an in-person university transfer elective course at the Lethbridge College finishing with an A+. He is currently working through his second online university course, Macroeconomics, with a current grade of 93%. His dedication and discipline have allowed him to find great success academically while sharing the responsibilities of hockey and other outside commitments.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Logan McCutcheon
2020-2021: Logan McCutcheon
2019-2020: Alex Thacker
2018-2019: Logan Barlage
2017-2018: Logan Barlage
2016-2017: Josh Tarzwell
2015-2016: Tyler Wong
2014-2015: Tyler Wong
2013-2014: Tyler Wong
2012-2013: Craig Leverton
2011-2012: Adam Henry
2010-2011: Michael Sofillas
2009-2010: Philip Tot
2007-2008: Craig Orfino & Brennan Yadlowski
2006-2007: Drew Todd
2005-2006: Dwight King
2004-2005: Michael Kaye
2003-2004: Colton Yellow Horn
2002-2003: DJ King
2001-2002: DJ King
2000-2001: Matt Fetzner
1999-2000: Derek Ruck
1998-1999: Brady Block
1997-1998: Shaun Sutter
1996-1997: Luc Theoret
1995-1996: Bryce Salvador
1994-1995: Bryce Salvador
1993-1994: David Trofimenkoff
1992-1993: David Trofimenkoff
1991-1992: David Trofimenkoff
1990-1991: Lance Burns
1989-1990: Darcy Werenka
1988-1989: Casey McMillan
1987-1988: Peter Schmid
Dennis Dirtwox Fan Favourite Award:
The Dennis Dirtworx Fan Favourite Award winner in 2022-2023is Hurricanes forward Jett Jones.
Jones is a three-time recipient of the Hurricanes Fan Favourite Award joining Brad Rubachuk, Jason Hegberg and Tyler Wong as the only other players in team history to win the award three-or-more times. The Olds, Alberta product received 560,569 of the over one-million ballots cast – new record.
Past Winner:
2021-2022: Jett Jones
2020-2021: Dino Kambeitz
2019-2020: Jett Jones
2018-2019: Jake Elmer
2017-2018: Jadon Joseph
2016-2017: Tyler Wong
2015-2016: Tyler Wong
2014-2015: Tyler Wong
2013-2014: Tyler Wong
2012-2013: Tyler Wong
2011-2012: Brody Sutter
2010-2011: Michael Sofillas
2008-2009: Carter Bancks
2007-2008: Mike Wuchterl
2006-2007: Zach Boychuk
2005-2006: Colton Yellow Horn
2004-2005: Colton Yellow Horn
2003-2004: Brent Seabrook
2002-2003: Jeremy Jackson
2001-2002: Jeremy Jackson
2000-2001: Thomas Scantlebury
1999-2000: Jason Hegberg
1998-1999: Jason Hegberg
1997-1998: Mark Smith
1996-1997: Jason Hegberg
1995-1996: Mike O’Grady
1994-1995: Mike O’Grady
1993-1994: Shane Peacock
1992-1993: Shane Peacock
1991-1992: Rob Hartnell
1990-1991: Brad Rubachuk
1989-1990: Brad Rubachuk
1988-1989: Brad Rubachuk
1987-1988: Zac Boyer
ENMAX Corporation Hardest Working Award:
The ENMAX Corporation Hardest Working Award winners in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes defenceman Chase Pauls.
Pauls has established himself as one of the premier shutdown defenceman in the WHL while chipping in offensively with 19 points this year. The Osler, Saskatchewan product serves as an alternate captain and is consistently one of the hardest working players night in and night out.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Jett Jones & Ty Nash
2020-2021: Ty Nash
2019-2020: Logan Barlage
2018-2019: Jake Leschyshyn
2017-2018: Ty Prefontaine
2016-2017: Giorgio Estephan & Tanner Nagel
2015-2016: Giorgio Estephan
2014-2015: Tyler Wong
2013-2014: Brady Ramsay
2009-2010: Mike Reddinton
2008-2009: Cam Braes
2007-2008: Carter Bancks
2006-2007: Kyle Bailey
2005-2006: Yashar Farmanara
2004-2005: Michael Gulasi
2003-2004: Mark Ashton
2002-2003: Brett O’Malley
2001-2002: Brett O’Malley
2000-2001: Blake Ward
1999-2000: Jason Hegberg
1998-1999: Jason Hegberg
1997-1998: Mark Smith
1996-1997: Mark Smith
1995-1996: Mark Smith
1994-1995: Todd MacIsaac
1993-1994: Aaron Zarowny
1992-1993: Jason Widmer
1991-1992: Jamie Pushor
1990-1991: Brad Rubachuk & Terry Hollinger
1989-1990: Brad Rubachuk & Mark Greig
Serfas Farms Top Defenseman Award:
The Sefas Farms Top Defenseman Award winner in 2022-2023is Hurricanes defenseman Joe Arntsen.
Arntsen, who hails from Dinsmore, Saskatchewan, has been one of the most consistent defenceman all season long for the Hurricanes. He has established himself as one of the top shutdown rearguards in the WHL while setting a new career high in goals – he currently leads the ‘Canes in defenceman scoring.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Kade Nolan
2020-2021: Alex Cotton
2019-2020: Koletrane Wilson
2018-2019: Calen Addison
2017-2018: Igor Merezhko
2016-2017: Brennan Menell
2015-2016: Andrew Nielsen
2014-2015: Nick Walters
2013-2014: Lenny Hackman
2012-2013: Dan Johnston
2011-2012: Dan Johnston
2010-2011: Mike Reddington
2009-2010: Brennan Yadlowski
2008-2009: Ben Wright
2007-2008: Ben Wright & Jeff May
2006-2007: Tomas Kudelka
2005-2006: Mark Ashton
2004-2005: Brent Seabrook
2003-2004: Brent Seabrook
2002-2003: Brent Seabrook
2001-2002: Kris Callaway
2000-2001: Thomas Scantlebury
1999-2000: Thomas Scantlebury
1998-1999: Thomas Scantlebury
1997-1998: Luc Theoret
1996-1997: Chris Phillips
1995-1996: Randy Perry
1994-1995: Randy Perry
1993-1994: Jason Widmer
1992-1993: Jamie Pushor
1991-1992: Terry Hollinger
1990-1991: Terry Hollinger
1989-1990: Peter Bertelson
1988-1989: Peter Bertelson
1987-1988: Peter Bertelson
Joan Kobal Memorial Award:
The Joan Kobal Memorial Award – which awards a player who demonstrates perseverance, dedication and sportsmanship – in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes goaltender Bryan Thomson.
Thomson has faced much adversity throughout his Hurricanes career and over the last calendar year. Missing an entire summer and training camp last year after recovering from off-season hip surgery, Thomson returned to the Hurricanes lineup only to be re-injured just two games in. The product of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan has battled to return and has been outstanding posting career-bests in goals against average (2.58), save percentage (.921) and shutouts (3). He is also tied for second in all-time victories in team history with 58.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Alex Thacker
2020-2021: Justin Hall
2019-2020: Ty Prefontaine
2018-2019: Jordy Bellerive
2017-2018: Logan Flodell
2016-2017: Stuart Skinner
2015-2016: Giorgio Estephan
2014-2015: Giorgio Estephan
2013-2014: Tyler Wong
2012-2013: Michael Sofillas
2011-2012: Brady Ramsay
2010-2011: Brody Sutter
2009-2010: Austin Fyten
2008-2009: Craig Orfino
2007-2008: Nick Hotson
2006-2007: Jacob Dietrich
2005-2006: Jacob Dietrich
2004-2005: Brennan Chapman
2003-2004: Scott Bolland
2002-2003: Brett O’Malley
2001-2002: Tim Green
2000-2001: Ryley Layden
1999-2000: Brian Ballman
1998-1999: Eric Godard
1997-1998: Mike Varhaug
1996-1997: Bryce Salvador
1995-1996: Bryce Salvador
1994-1995: Bryce Salvador
1993-1994: Jason Widmer
1992-1993: Jason Widmer
1991-1992: Jason Widmer
1990-1991: Terry Hollinger
1989-1990: Pat Pylypuik
1988-1989: Peter Berthelsen
1987-1988: Peter Berthelsen
Carl Trentini Memorial Award (Rookie of the Year):
The Carl Trentini Memorial Award winner in 2022-2023 as Rookie of the Year is Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin.
Meneghin started his rookie season as the back-up goaltender and quickly established himself as a bonified WHL starter, at one point starting 14 consecutive games. He has posted a record of 19-12-2-2 on the season while posting a 2.83 goals against average and a .908 save percentage with one shutout this year. The South Surrey, British Columbia product is ranked by the NHL Central Scouting Service for the upcoming NHL Draft and was named the WHL Goaltender of the Month in November.
Past Winners:
2021-2023: Logan Wormald
2020-2021: Logan McCutcheon
2019-2020: Zack Stringer
2018-2019: Carl Tetachuk
2017-2018: Dylan Cozens
2016-2017: Calen Addison
2015-2016: Egor Babenko
2014-2015: Stuart Skinner
2013-2014: Giorgio Estephan
2012-2013: Ryan Pilon
2011-2012: Sam McKechnie
2010-2011: Russell Maxwell
2009-2010: Mitch Maxwell
2008-2009: Austin Fyten
2007-2008: Luca Sbisa
2006-2007: Carter Bancks
2005-2006: Zach Boychuk
2004-2005: Chase Henitiuk
2003-2004: Michael Gulasi
2002-2003: John Lammers
2001-2002: Brent Seabrook
2000-2001: Tomas Kopecky
1999-2000: Simon Ferguson
1998-1999: Brandon James
1997-1998: Bart Rushmer
1996-1997: Matt Demarski
1995-1996: Luc Theoret
1994-1995: Travis Brigley
1993-1994: Brad Mehalko
1992-1993: Ivan Vologjaninov
1991-1992: Lee Sorochan
1990-1991: Jamie Pushor
1989-1990: Shane Peacock
1988-1989: Corey Lyons & Wes Walz
1987-1988: Jeff Ferguson
Harry Ingarfield Memorial Award (Most Valuable Player)
The Harry Ingarfield Memorial Award winner as Most Valuable Player in 2022-2023 is Hurricanes forward Jett Jones.
Jones has had a career year in his final WHL season. The Olds, Alberta product who was undrafted in the WHL Prospects Draft has set new career highs in goals (21), assists (28) and points (49) while taking most faceoffs than anyone else in the in the entire WHL this season.
He has served as the co-captain of the Hurricanes for the last two seasons.
Past Winners:
2021-2022: Justin Hall
2020-2021: Dino Kambeitz
2019-2020: Dylan Cozens
2018-2019: Nick Henry
2017-2018: Jordy Bellerive
2016-2017: Tyler Wong
2015-2016: Brayden Burke
2014-2015: Tyler Wong
2013-2014: Brady Ramsay
2012-2013: Ty Rimmer
2011-2012: Damien Ketlo
2010-2011: Austin Fyten
2009-2010: Carter Bancks
2008-2009: Juha Metsola & Zach Boychuk
2007-2008: Mitch Fadden & Ben Wright
2006-2007: Zach Boychuk
2005-2006: Colton Yellow Horn
2004-2005: Brent Seabrook
2003-2004: Logan Koopmans
2002-2003: Jeremy Jackson
2001-2002: Nathan Barrett
2000-2001: Nathan Barrett
1999-2000: Jason Hegberg
1998-1999: Jason Hegberg
1997-1998: Mark Smith & Shane Willis
1996-1997: Byron Ritchie
1995-1996: Byron Ritchie
1994-1995: Todd MacIsaac
1993-1994: Domenic Pittis
1992-1993: Mark Szoke
1991-1992: Shane Peacock
1990-1991: Jason Ruff
1989-1990: Wes Walz
1988-1989: Wes Walz
1987-1988: Jeff Ferguson
