The MJHL announced Saturday morning that Steinbach Pistons forward Daniel Taillefer won the Hockey Ability Lorne “Windy” Lyndon Trophy for most sportsmanlike player along with being named to the MJHL’s 2nd All-Star Team.
Pistons captain and Colgate University bound Tyler Penner was named to the MJHL 2nd All-Star team and 17 year-old rookie defenseman from Steinbach, Darby Gula was named to the MJHL All-Star Rookie team.
“Every player should be commended for their outstanding performance over the regular season,” said Davis. “Coaches of the league vote and make the selections. These selections are extremely difficult to make. The talent level in our league is reflective in how difficult it was to select these respective teams.”
The Steinbach Pistons want to congratulate Taillefer, Penner and Gula along with all of the other award recipients.
MVP ─ Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh Award
Brad Bowles, Portage Terriers
Rookie of the Year – Vince Leah Trophy
Nick Henry, Portage Terriers
Hockey Ability – Lorne “Windy” Lyndon Trophy
Dan Taillefer, Steinbach Pistons
Top Goaltender
Nathan Park, Portage Terriers
Top Defenseman – Brian Kozak Trophy
Brett Orr, Portage Terriers
Coach of the Year – Portage Terriers “ Muzz McPherson” Award
Blake Spiller, Portage Terriers
1ST ALL STAR TEAM
| Goal | Nathan Park | Portage Terriers |
| Defense | Brett Orr | Portage Terriers |
| Defense | Brady Keeper | OCN Blizzard |
| Forward | Brad Bowles | Portage Terriers |
| Forward | Logan Harland | OCN Blizzard |
| Forward | Tristan Keck | Winkler Flyers |
2ND ALL STAR TEAM
| Goal | Sean Kuehn | Virden Oil Capitals |
| Defense | Zach Whitecloud | Virden Oil Capitals |
| Defense | Zak Hicks | Winkler Flyers |
| Forward | Kamerin Nault | Winnipeg Blues |
| Forward | Daniel Taillefer | Steinbach Pistons |
| Forward | Tyler Penner | Steinbach Pistons |
ROOKIE ALL STAR TEAM
| Goal | Emilien Boily | OCN Blizzard |
| Defense | Tyler Jubenvill | Winkler Flyers |
| Defense | Darby Gula | Steinbach Pistons |
| Forward | Nick Henry | Portage Terriers |
| Forward | Bennett Dalke | Virden Oil Capitals |
| Forward | Josh Tripp | Swan Valley Stampeders |
Each all-star winner will receive their award at their home rink over the next two weeks. The MJHL’s top scorer, who will be decided upon season’s end, will receive the Mike Ridley Trophy, named after the prolific goal scorer who starred with the St. Boniface Saints.