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Hurricanes Announce 2022-2023 Award Recipients

March 24, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


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

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