Monday, April 13th, 2020

As we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our students and staff, we announced earlier this month the cancellation of our annual Festival of Gold Awards Night scheduled for April 1, 2020. While we are disappointed we cannot gather in person to celebrate this past season and our athletes’ accomplishments, we are pleased to be using social media to share the great performances our student athletes have had this season.

Stay tuned for awards to be announced daily the week of April 13-17, 2020.

April 13, 2020 - Team Awards 
April 14, 2020 - Academic Awards 
April 15, 2020 - Iron Wolf Awards 
April 16, 2020 - Rookie of the Year Award 
April 17, 2020 - Athlete of the Year Award

TEAM PERFORMANCE

Men’s Soccer

• Finished 6th in the North Division.
• Rookie goalkeeper, Marshall Fischer finished 8th in the ACAC for saves made with 61.

Women’s Soccer

• Finished 4th in the North Division.
• Finished 3rd in the ACAC with 55 Goals Scored.
• Sydney Embleton led the Wolves in Assists this season and was 2nd in the ACAC with 10.
• Sydney Kelly led the Wolves in Goals this season and was 7th in the ACAC with 10.
• Mariah Kyllo named ACAC North Rookie of the Year.
• Mariah Kyllo named to the ACAC North All-Conference Team.

Men’s Basketball

• Finished 6th in the North Division.
• Liam O’Hallahan finished 2nd in the ACAC with 467 points.
• Manny Iloka finished 7th in the ACAC for total rebounds (8.9).
• Liam O’Hallahan named to the ACAC North All-Conference Team.

Women’s Basketball

• Finished 7th in the North Division.

Men’s Volleyball

• Finished 6th in the North Division.
• Tom Wheeler led the Wolves in blocks and finished 2nd in the ACAC.
• Head Coach Sam Tu'ivai named ACAC North Coach of the Year.

Women’s Volleyball

• Finished 5th in the North Division.
• Leah Friesen named to the ACAC North All-Conference Team.
• Megan Fowler finished 4th in the ACAC with 269 kills.
• Leah Friesen finished 4th in the ACAC with 49 blocks.
• McKenna Wolstenholme finished 5th in the ACAC with 572 assists.

Cross Country Running / Indoor Track

• Anna van der Giessen named to the ACAC All-Conference Team.
• Anna van der Giessen named to the CCAA All-Canadian Team.
• Anna van der Giessen finished 7th at the CCAA Cross Country Nationals Women’s 6km race (26:14).
   

TEAM SPECIFIC AWARDS

Men’s Soccer

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Michael Authenac.
• The MVP Award goes to Rui Vale.
• The Most Improved Player Award goes to Jared Perry.
• The Most Dedicated Player Award goes to Kyle Pele.
• The Coach’s Choice Award goes to Pieter Boone.

Women’s Soccer

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Mariah Kyllo.
• The MVP Award goes to Michelle Brodeur.
• The Most Improved Player Award goes to Felina Squires.
• The Most Dedicated Player Award goes to Leigh Hedges.
• The Coach’s Choice Award goes to Sydney Embleton.

Men’s Basketball

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Manny Iloka.
• The MVP Award goes to Liam O’Hallahan.
• The Most Improved Player Award goes to Jeremy Pynn.
• The “Heart and Hustle” Award goes to Joshua Burnstad.
• The Coach’s Choice Award goes to Bruce Beddoe.

Women’s Basketball

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Caitlin Paul.
• The MVP Award goes to Kelly Reid.
• The Most Dedicated Player Award goes to Sophie Leslie.
• The Top Defensive Player Award goes to Jayden Demchuk.

Men’s Volleyball

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Zach Ohori.
• The MVP Award goes to Tom Wheeler.
• The Most Improved Player Award goes to Sidney Schellenberg.
• The Most Dedicated Player Award goes to Ethan Nashim.
• The Teammate of the Year Award goes to Lane Matthews.

Women’s Volleyball

• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Kari White.
• The Rookie of the Year Award goes to Lana Matthews.
• The MVP Award goes to Leah Friesen.
• The “Heart and Hustle” Award goes to McKenna Wolstenholme.
• The Most Dedicated Player Award goes to Chloe Keay.
• The Teammate of the Year Award goes to Alexandra Pullishy.

Cross Country Running / Indoor Track

• The Roland Esposito Award – All Around Team “Guy” – Tairas Fournier.
• The Female Cross Country Rookie of the Year Award goes to Lydia Steinke.
• The Male Cross Country Rookie of the Year Award goes to Chris Nelissen.
• The Penny Thompson Most Outstanding Male Cross Country Running Award goes to Hayden Hollowell.
• The Penny Thompson Most Outstanding Female Cross Country Running Award goes to Anna Van Der Giessen.

MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

GUREVITCH BURNHAM CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AWARD

• Congratulations Anna van der Giessen.

Anna commits to year round training. Anna is a dedicated nursing student and volunteer. Anna has been a valuable asset to the running team volunteering for fund raising, athlete committees and in organizing Team building activities.

DARRYL NICOLL MEMORIAL BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP

• Congratulations to Darian Goertzen.

Darian is a second year player with the men’s basketball team from Lacrete, Alberta. Darian will be returning for his third season with the Wolves. He improved offensively and defensively over the second semester helping us go 5 an 5. He had multiple double doubles and 10+ rebounding games. He also maintains a 3.45 GPA which is almost gold standing in our academic success plan. Darian is very deserving of this award.

TIM POMEROY MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL AWARD

• Congratulations to James Haythorne.

James is a student athlete that shows leadership, entitle to compete, passion to be part of the program, eager to get better every day and has a positive attitude to his teammate and himself. At the beginning to the end of the season, James will voluntarily take time out of his own to welcome new players to the team and provide advice and tips about being a student athlete for GPRC Wolves.

On the court, James started the year with injuries that restricted him from being part of practice and matches. However, James will help out in anyway that he can, from setting up the net, hitting down balls to taking statistics for the team. Most of all, James was the communicator between the coaches and athletes. He will make sure the expectation and tasks were properly met for coaches and team. We would like to congratulate and thank him for his leadership and commitment to the team.

GARY KOSTIUK VOLLEYBALL AWARDS

• Congratulations to Ryan Schwindt.

Ryan is the type of student who is dedicated to becoming better every single day. Every day, when Ryan arrives to practice and matches, he is ready to go. Ryan’s hard work and preparedness have shown throughout the season. Ryan's skill level increased incredibly throughout this past season and it was incredible to watch. The team looked up to him to pass a great ball, put up an aggressive serve and put the ball away. Ryan is also a great role model to his teammates on and off the court. Ryan will look to help any teammate struggling with skills or academically. He is a great team player.

• Congratulations to Chloe Keay.

Chloe works exceptionally hard on and off the court. She is constantly supporting and encouraging her teammates to be their very best. Chloe takes the time to understand the game and is continuously sharing that information with her teammates. Her winning attitude comes from constant support and positivity in games and practices. Chloe is a tremendous asset to the Women’s Volleyball Program. 

ARTHUR DUNN MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL AWARD

• Congratulations to Chad Morrison.

Chad is the perfect recipient for such award because of his dedication, team spirit, involvement and overall positive attitude.

LOUIS LAMOUREUX MEMORIAL AWARD

• Congratulations to Leigh Hedges.

Leigh is the heartbeat of the Women’s soccer program. Despite being a rookie, Leigh shows a wonderful example to her teammates both on and off the field in a confident and mature manner. Leigh shows integrity, honesty and respect in all that she does.

Watch all team’s present awards on our YouTube channel here.