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Submitted by SJHL Blueliner Josh Roach has been an asset to the Flin Flon Bomber lineup since joining the team from the Humboldt Broncos. Roach earned himself the SJHL's Defenseman of the Month award for December. Along with Roach, awards were given to the Player of the Month, Rookie of the Month, and the Goaltender of the Month. RBC Player of the Month Colby Daniels, Kindersley Klippers 1994 F Colby Daniels (Leask SK) fired seven goals and nine assists in nine games during the month of December to lead all SJHL players. He had points in eight of the nine games he played and has points in 11 of the the 12 overall. He had a pair of three-point games (both of which were games in which he scored twice). He enters January with goals in three of his last four. It's been a breakout season for Daniels with 17 goals and 16 assists in 31 games. Daniels is in his second SJHL season after playing last year as a 17-year-old. SJHL Defenseman of the Month Josh Roach, Flin Flon Bombers 1992 D Josh Roach (Saskatoon SK) continues to set the pace amongst offensive defensemen in the SJHL as he compiled five goals and five assists in nine games played during the month of December. Furthermore, Roach is providing leadership skills as a player who has played on a championship team to his new club that is a strong contender but has no real experience marching through the playoffs. Roach has also been a stalwart defensively; but is most known for his name being, frequently, on the score sheet. He has 10 goals and 28 assists in 36 games overall, which ranks tops for defense scoring and third overall. SJHL Rookie of the Month Shaun MacPherson, Kindersley Klippers 1994 D Shaun MacPherson (Edmonton AB) entered the SJHL in September regarded as one of the top rookies for scouts and fans to keep an eye on, and he's living up to the promise with each passing week and it appears as though he's really coming into his own as the season enters the second half. MacPherson finished the month with three goals and five assists in nine games played and had points in six of the first seven games he played during the month of December. He begins the New Year with three goals and 15 assists in 32 games this season. SJHL Goaltender of the Month Matt Hrynkiw, Humboldt Broncos 1992 G Matt Hrynkiw (Saskatoon SK) wins the award for the second straight month, by virtue of his 4-and-2 won-loss record and a miniscule 1.34-GAA, 2-shutouts, and a lofty .947-SPCT. He ended the month with back to back shutouts, on the road, making 23 saves in Melville and then two nights later he blocked 35 in North Battleford. Since Nov. 6, Hrynkiw hasn't given up more than three goals in a game and has allowed two or fewer in 11 of his last 12 starts.
