With six points in two playoff games, Steinbach Pistons’ Kyle Bettens has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week.
17-year-old Bettens recorded a goal and five assists in helping the Pistons go ahead 2-0 in their best-of-seven playoff series against Winnipeg Blues. Off the ice, the native of Winnipeg is also focused on education, having committed to Western Michigan University – currently being coached by former NHL head coach and Manitoba native son, Andy Murray.
The runners-up are 19-year-old forward Kolten Kanaski of the Virden Oil Capitals and 19-year-old goaltender Ethan Peterson of the Portage Terriers.