BY Jonathan Huntington
SASKATOON – The SJHL’s upcoming 18 & under showcase is dominated by players who have graduated from the SMAAAHL. A total of 14 of the 20 players on the SJHL team – that will battle the MJHL’s squad of young stars – have roots to Saskatchewan’s U18AAA league.
The club is highlighted by a pair of former Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors, as Ryan Gibbs (Melville) is third in league scoring and Carson Park (Nipawin) is 10th.
Former Saskatoon Blazers captain Eric Grandberg also made the showcase team in his rookie year on the blue line for the Melfort Mustangs. “It’s definitely been very exciting,” said Eric when describing his first month into the SJHL season. “Just like any rookie, it always takes a bit of time to settle in but it’s very easy to feel at home with a great group of guys here (in Melfort). My billets are also amazing, so it’s lots of fun – whether I’m at home or at the rink.”
The SJHL vs MJHL 18U showcase is Nov. 3-4 in Martensville.
SMAAAHL grads on SJHL showcase team:
Carson Park – Nipawin Hawks (Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors)
Parker Salisbury – Melville Millionaires (Tisdale Trojans)
Ryan Gibbs – Weyburn Redwings (Moose Jaw)
Tyson Medernach – Yorkton Terriers (Saskatoon Blazers)
Keaton Lesperance – Flin Flon Bombers (Moose Jaw)
Aidan Mohan – Weyburn Redwings (Estevan Innovex Bears)
Owen Chapman – Humboldt Broncos (Saskatoon Contacts)
Jake Hargrave – Kindersley Klippers (Swift Current Legionnaires)
Eric Grandberg – Melfort Mustangs (Blazers)
Wade Franks – Flin Flon Bombers (Moose Jaw)
Xavier Doane – Melfort Mustangs (Regina Pat Canadians)
Kaleb Page – Melville Millionaires (Moose Jaw)
Sawyer Scheidt – Warman Wolverines (Contacts)
Charlie Kay – Kindersley Klippers (Contacts)
