Tyler Anderson of the Steinbach Pistons was solid on the blueline in December, earning him Sher-Wood-MJHL Defenceman of the Month honours. Anderson, 19, recorded 10 points (3-7) in seven games played; two of those games he was named a game star. Anderson hails from Winnipeg. The runners up are 19-year-old Lawson McDonald of the Winkler Flyers and 20-year-old Taylor Fisher of the Selkirk Steelers.
Julien Koga of the Steinbach Pistons has been named December’s Pork Peak Performer of the Month. Koga, 19, is in his third season with the Pistons and is enrolled at the University of Manitoba. Julien aspires to be a doctor and is always looking to give back to the community. He is dedicated to helping children and is making a positive impact with a local cancer patient, four-year-old Isaiah Peters.
Isaiah has battled cancer for three years and in October, he was the special guest of the Pistons at their ‘Pink in the Rink’ game where he met Julien. Julien and Isaiah spend time reading, talking and playing mini sticks each week. Julien was also involved packing and delivering food hampers to needy families prior to Christmas and is a recent recipient of the RBC ‘Make 150 Count’ program to promote volunteering.
