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West Kelowna Warriors’ Jugnauth up for Defenseman of the Year

The Toronto native had 50 points in 52 games this season
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West Kelowna’s Warriors defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been named a finalist for the BCHL defenseman of the year.

The 17-year old finished with 50 points (nine goals, 41 assists) in 52 games this season. He was second in the BCHL in goals by a defenseman and in total points by a defenseman. Only Victoria’s Clark Hiebert had more points (56).

Jugnauth’s 50 points were also the second-most by a Warriors defenseman in team history.

Hiebert and Coquitlam’s Matthew Campbell are also nominated for the award.

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About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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