In celebrating the past season the Yorkton Terrier banquet and awards ceremony recognized the contributions of the players and those among them who rated special mention with outstanding performances both on and off the ice.
Terrier head coach Trent Cassan introduced the 2011-12 team which included: # 7 Brenden Poncelet, # 12 Brent Struble, # 14 Jeremy Johnson, # 15 Kyle McLeod, # 17 Tayler Thompson, # 18 Nathan Murray, # 21 Riley Paterson, # 22 Dakota Odgers, # 24 Zak Majkowski, # 26 Kailum Gervais, # 27 Tyler Giebel, # 39 Curtis Oliver, # 44 Ryley Stefanyshyn, # 91 Ryon Sookro, # 94 Jamie Vlanich, # 2 Dylan Baer, 3 Braeden Raiwet, # 4 Devon McMullen, # 5 Chase Norrish, # 10 Brady Norrish, # 11 Kelly Leismeister, # 20 Sam Rockwell, # 23 Keven Cann, # 29 Dawson MacAuley, # 30 Kale Thomson, # 33 Warren Shymko.
The six graduating 20 year old Terriers were introduced, including Ryon Sookro, Sam Rockwell, Keven Cann, Kelly Leismeister, Brent Struble and team captain Riley Paterson.
A local Terrier volunteer was recognized for exemplary service to the team this season. Sandra Baron was named Terrier Volunteer of the Year.
Irma Van De Bon thanked the Terriers for working with the Yorkton Big Brothers, Big Sisters as mentors and providing positive role models for youngsters. Kelly Leismeister, Devon McMullen, Warren Shymko, Brent Struble and Kyle McLeod were recognized by Big Brothers, Big Sisters for their work with kids.
Terrier award winners for 2012 included: Subway Three Star Award: First Star Zak Majkowski, Second Star, Warren Shymko, Third Star Tyler Giebel; GX94 Playoff MVP Brent Struble; Yorkton Terrier Scholastic Award Dawson McAuley; Yorkton Terrier Regular Season Top Scorer Zak Majkowski; The Fox and GX94 Playoff Top Scorer Brent Struble and Tyler Giebel; Ed Ruf Memorial Award for Dedication and Service to the Community Kelly Leismeister; Jamie Standish Mr. Personality Award Jeremy Johnson; Most Gentlemanly Player Ryon Sookro;
Schoenroths and Wolfe Most Improved Player Award Curtis Oliver; Park’s Jewellery Unsung Hero Award Kailum Gervais and Brenden Poncelet; Amos Border Memorial Most Popular Player Award Riley Paterson; Yorkton Coop Mr, Hustle Award Tyler Giebel; Doc’s Cup Rookies of the Year Brady Norrish and Chase Norrish; Josh Campbell Memorial Trophy Coaches Award Keven Cann and Riley Paterson; Yorkton Terriers Most Valuable Defense-man Devon McMullen; Guy Lamb Memorial Most Valuable Player Trophy Brent Struble; Gene Krepakevich President’s Trophy Sam Rockwell.
