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Cougars Kmec, McBride’s Molendyk up for WHL Defenseman of the Year Award

A career-best season has led to some more accolades for PG Cougars defenseman Viliam Kmec.

In his fourth and final season with the Cats, the Vegas Golden Knights signed prospect tallied 61 points this season and is one of six finalists for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, which recognises the WHL’s blue liner of the year.

Other finalists include Mazden Leslie of the Vancouver Giants and Tyson Jugnauth of the Portland Winterhawks.

Tanner Molendyk during a NJT Selection Camp practice.
PHOTO: Tim Austen/Freestyle Photography

McBride’s Tanner Molendyk of the Medicine Hat Tigers was among the three finalists named in the Eastern Conference. He is joined by Noah Chadwick of the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Luke Shipley of the Brandon Wheat Kings.

Molendyk, who was acquired prior to the trade deadline from the Saskatoon Blades recorded 28 points in 26 games with the Tigers.

The winner will be announced on April 22nd.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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