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The SJHL sends a large number of players to Canadian post secondary institutions. As of late June, here is the list of known Canadian commitments: Shawn Hunter (Humboldt) SAIT Steven Turner (Kindersley) SAIT Harrison Tribble (Melfort) Augustana Cody Gross (Melville) Regina Jordan Reeve (Melville) Regina Austin Krahenbil (Melville) Ottawa Michael Jordan (Melville) SAIT Alexandre Leclerc (Nipawin) RMC Blayne Stevenson (Notre Dame) SAIT Kyle Ireland (Notre Dame) Ottawa AJ Whiffen (Weyburn) Regina Tyler Penny (Weyburn) Regina Here are some more prominent 1989 born players (grads) that may still be available for schools as well as a professional tryout: Mitch Wall (Battlefords) really emerged in the playoffs and showed great leadership. Jesse Lebreton (Battlefords) is a three year SJHL blueliner is from Quebec and is solid in all areas. Taylor Thiessen (Flin Flon) is a highly skilled offensive defenseman. David Dykstra (Flin Flon) is a tireless worker, wore a letter with the Bombers. Bryce Walker (Humboldt) is a great character, has that 'winning attitude' that can't be taught. Jordan Braid (Kindersley) is not NCAA eligible, but should make a Canadian school very happy. All he does is put up points. He showed in the playoffs he can also play defense. Mike Alexander (La Ronge) Ð most nights, he was every bit as good as Dustin Stevenson. Liam Brennan (La Ronge) is a fast skating center with size and he dominates on face-offs. Aaron DeCorby (La Ronge) had to deal with injuries, which curtailed his second half. But, he brings a lot of offensive capability. Travis Gordon (La Ronge) missed most of the playoffs due to a broken leg, but he did everything for the Wolves, playing in all key situations. Dan Conacher (La Ronge) Ð looking for a potential captain who can play the game well? Look no further. Colton MacPherson (La Ronge) was great in the playoffs despite a broken thumb that prevented him from shooting. Tremendous character, good size, physical. Kirk Moore (La Ronge) makes a good first pass, fills in nicely as an upper echelon defenseman when those in front of him are unavailable. Todd Chinova (Melfort) is not NCAA eligible, but would make a good pro or CIS player. He had 55 points in 37 games and was SJHL All-Star. Chris Ward (Melfort) is a workhorse goalie who saved Melfort's season after midway point acquisition. Matt Kinnunen (Melville) sounds like he's going pro. A typical power forward. David Skagen (Nipawin) was one of the SJHL's top offensive players after December trade to the Hawks. Andy Smith (Notre Dame) is not NCAA eligible, but should make a Canadian school very happy. He does a lot of different things well and put up a point-per-game with Hounds. Brennan Wrigley (Weyburn) Ð you could make the argument he was the key player on Wing top line with Bly and Tyler Penny. Tanner Erickson (Weyburn) is the best 20-year-old goalie in the SJHL that doesn't have a commitment. Nick Dietrich (Yorkton) is not NCAA eligible, may have been the league's best penalty killer. Adam Moar (Yorkton) the playoffs showed what he's capable of as he played on the team's top line. Kevin Stringfellow (Yorkton) the underachiever saved his best for the playoffs and has good offensive upside moving forward. Troy Smukowich (Yorkton) is the most dangerous offensive player in the SJHL playoffs.
