KAMSACK - Kamsack Minor Hockey honoured the season that was with a presentation of hardware at the Kamsack Playhouse Theatre.
The awards ceremony for the 2024-25 season was held March 20.
Chris Leis, Kamsack Minor Hockey’s president, said it was a great year for all four of Kamsack’s teams. The U7 team attended quite a few tournaments and jamborees.
“They had a successful year with developing the next wave of future Kamsack hockey stars,” Leis said.
The U9 team had a great season, the president said. They went 10 and two in league play, attended three tournaments and hosted a successful tournament of their own They ended up going to the A pool for playoffs.
The U11 finished in the top five of the North reseed, competed hard in the second half and finished strong.
The U13 group finished seventh in the league. They made the A semi finals, ended up winning B in a Langenburg tournament, and won the A in a Rocanville tournament.
U13 awards
This year’s U13 team was a joint effort of Kamsack and Canora players.
“To our U13 team: you guys have set a high standard for excellence,” Leis said. “Your leadership on and off the ice has been inspiring. You have shown that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.”
Jared Ruf, the coach, presented the awards,
The most dedicated award went to Angel Sliva and Courtlyn Heshka, both from Canora.
“Both these girls contributed to this team, made the team what it was,” Ruff said. “We couldn't have done it without these two.”
Kenzee Kopelchuk, also of Canora, won the most improved award.
“From the beginning of the year till the end, she improved all the time,” the coach said.
“She played forward, she played defence, wherever we put her. She did well at it, and she improved in both positions.”
Houston Keshane and Flynn Ruf won the most team spirit award.
“You guys kept the dressing room loose, fun.”
Encouraging them to continue
Leis ended the evening by encouraging the players to continue playing hockey in the next season.
“The bonds you have formed and lessons you have learned and the memories you have created will stay with you for a lifetime,” he said. “I encourage each of you to continue pursuing your passion for hockey, to support one another and to always strive for your best.”
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