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Dryden’s Koen Taylor And Nick Pinette Named WHSFL All-Stars

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Two members of the Dryden Eagles have been named to the Winnipeg High School Football League’s 2020 Senior Bowl team.

There’s no game this year due to COVID-19 but the league felt it necessary to make the selections and acknowledge the dedication and contributions of the graduating players.

Nick Pinette and Koen Taylor represent the Eagles program.

Head Coach Geoff Zilkalns says Pinette played his normal Defensive Halfback position and was their most consistent tackler.

He ended his career with 76 tackles from the secondary.

Zilkalns says Pinette also helped on offence as a running back and provided the tough inside push they lacked.

He led the team in rushing and scoring with 5 touchdowns on 315 yards rushing.

His 82 yard pass reception in the semi-final against Miles Mac was a highlight.

Zilkalns says Koen Taylor led the team in quarterback sacks from his defensive end spot and set the edge well against the run.

He ended his career in 12th place on the DHS career sack list and also tallied 3 fumble recoveries in his 3 years on defence.

Zilkalns adds Taylor willingly helped out at the left tackle spot on the offensive line and stayed on the field for long stretches of time without a break.

He was also active on all special teams, including some punting.

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SIJHL Introduces All-Star Teams

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The Superior International Junior Hockey League has unveiled its 2019-2020 All-Star teams.

Goaltender Zach Willms of the Red Lake Miners was named a First Team All-Star, as was Cochenour’s Cody Bruchkowski of the Thunder Bay North Stars in the forward position.

Forward Xavier Halterman of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs made the Second All-Star team.

He’s joined by Spencer Milne and defenceman Carson Lux of the Red Lake Miners.

Here is the 2019-2020 SIJHL All-Star Teams

First Team
Forward: Cody Bruchkowski (Thunder Bay North Stars)-League MVP. 58 Goals, 36 Assists, 94 Points
Forward: Jacob Brown (Thunder Bay North Stars)-Second in league in scoring. 54 Games, 34 Goals, 42 Assists, 76 Points
Forward: Jack Michels (Thief River Falls Norskies)-Joined the team in October and had 57 points in 43 outings
Defence: Connor Kalthoff (Thief River Falls Norskies)-SIJHL Top Defenceman. 48 Games, 13 Goals, 35 Assists, 48 Points
Defence: Logan Mihalcin (Thunder Bay North Stars)-Led all defenceman in assists with 39. Second in league defensive scoring with 43 points
Goalie: Zach Willms (Red Lake Miners)-SIJHL Top Goalie. 27 Wins, 2.80 GAA, .925 SV % and 3 Shutouts

Second Team
Forward: Bryce Johnson (Thief River Falls Norskies)-49 Games, 20 Goals, 39 Assists, 59 Points
Forward: Spencer Milne (Red Lake Miners)-47 Games, 24 Goals, 25 Assists, 49 Points. 17 Power Play Points
Forward: Xavier Halterman (Dryden GM Ice Dogs)-Led Ice Dogs in scoring. 52 Games, 12 Goals, 39 Assists, 49 Points
Defence: Carson Lux (Red Lake Miners)-Helped lead Red Lake to lowest goals-against in league. 8 Goals, 34 Assists, 42 points. 20 Power Play Points (*1 SIJHL)
Defence: Mackenzie Flett (Fort Frances Lakers)-Led Lakers in defensive points. 5 Goals, 28 Assists, 33 Points
Goalie: Hunter Adams (Wisconsin Lumberjacks)-Finished second in league in save percentage at .917. January SIJHL Player of the Month

Honourable Mention
Forward: Tyler Johnson (Thief River Falls Norskies)-Led Norskies in scoring. 19 Goals, 43 Assists, 62 Points
Forward: Ryan Howe (Red Lake Miners)-Led all rookies in scoring. 55 Games, 20 Goals, 38 Assists and 58 Points
Forward: Nikolas Campbell (Thunder Bay North Stars)-Second in rookie scoring at the age of 17. 24 Goals, 24 Assists, 48 Points
Defence: Amraj Gill (Dryden GM)-52 Games, 1 Goal, 34 Assists, 35 Points
Defence: Cameron Birkeland (Wisconsin Lumberjacks)-Led Lumberjacks in defensive scoring. 8 Goals (3 Game-Winners), 19 Assists, 27 Points
Goalie: Jacob Anthony (Dryden GM)-Second in SIJHL in Wins with 18. 1,249 Saves