Harrison Shines as Rookie of the Week for the Pontiacs

The Bonnyville Pontiacs have a rising star on their hands. Sixteen-year-old forward Gavin Harrison has been named the Inter Pipeline AJHL Rookie of the Week after posting five points (2G, 3A) in three games from September 22nd–28th.

The Cold Lake product is turning heads early in his AJHL career, leading all rookies with eight points (3G, 5A) while riding a five-game point streak. Harrison kicked off the Pontiacs’ South Division road swing with authority, netting two goals and an assist in a 9-4 victory over the Olds Grizzlys. He kept the momentum rolling with helpers against both the Canmore Eagles and Calgary Canucks to cap off the weekend.

While Harrison stole the rookie spotlight, other AJHL standouts were also recognized. Will Lutic (Canmore Eagles) earned Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week honours with nine points (3G, 6A) in three games, highlighted by a five-point night against Olds. Between the pipes, Noah Nelson (Calgary Canucks) was named the Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week after back-to-back wins and a .959 save percentage.

Weekly Award Recipients:

• Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week

  • Sept 19–21: Bradley Gallo, Drumheller Dragons

  • Sept 22–28: Will Lutic, Canmore Eagles

• Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week

  • Sept 19–21: Sullivan Humeniuk, Drumheller Dragons

  • Sept 22–28: Noah Nelson, Calgary Canucks

• Inter Pipeline AJHL Rookie of the Week

  • Sept 19–21: Colson Ganser, Drayton Valley Thunder

  • Sept 22–28: Gavin Harrison, Bonnyville Pontiacs

Looking Ahead: Hockey Canada and the CJHL have confirmed that the 2026 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, will be hosted in Summerside, Prince Edward Island from May 7–17, 2026. The Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) will welcome champions from across the CJHL to Consolidated Credit Union Place, marking the sixth time P.E.I. has hosted the national Junior A championship.