The Battlefords AAA Sharks concluded their remarkable season with their year-end awards (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

By Austin Mattes

Battlefords AAA Sharks

Sharks’ year-end awards celebrate unforgettable season

Apr 15, 2025 | 4:12 PM

The Battlefords AAA Sharks concluded their 2024–25 season with their year-end awards banquet, celebrating the record-breaking campaign that saw them climb to the very top of the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL).

Under the guidance of head coach Nolan Horbach, the Sharks posted their best-ever regular season record, going 23-3-2-2 (W-L-OTW-OTL). This performance also secured them a first-place spot in the league standings and home ice advantage going into the playoffs. Although they just fell short in the finals to the Saskatoon Stars, it was a remarkable season with the growth and promise of the team being evident for the years to come.

Award Winners

Topping the list of award recipients was forward Danika Dureau, who walked away with a handful of honours including Most Valuable Player, Top Offensive Player, and a share of the Most Dedicated Player and Leadership award. Dureau was a driving force for the Sharks all season with her relentless work ethic, leading them in points while setting a high standard both on and off the ice.

Dureau receiving her MVP Award (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

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Forward Sarah McNabb earned the title of Playoff MVP for delivering an outstanding performance during their post season campaign. She led the team offensively, putting up four goals including one game winner during the playoffs.

McNabb receiving her Playoff MVP Award (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

On the defensive side, Savannah Mucha took home two honors, the Top Defensive Player and the Rookie of the Year award. During her debut season, she cemented herself as one of the league’s top defenceman and helped anchor the blue line, all while showing her offensive prowess, grabbing seven goals and 10 assists throughout the regular season.

Mucha receiving the Rookie of the Year Award (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

The Most Improved Player award was presented to Ainslee Deobald, who made major strides in consistency as the season progressed. She finished the season with a total of 13 assists during the regular season and established herself as an important piece on the Sharks blue line.

Deobald receiving her Most Improved Award (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

The Most Dedicated Player and Leadership award was shared by Dureau and Anneka Aspaas, who both embodied commitment, leadership, and heart throughout the season. Aspaas also finished second in team scoring, boasting 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 30 regular season games.

Dureau and Aspaas receiving the Leadership Award (Submitted Photo/Trenna Derdall).

Horbach reflected on the season by giving praise to the team for everything they accomplished.

“When you look back on it, it was such an incredible year of firsts and milestones for the organization, and obviously the girls from an individual perspective accomplished a lot. We couldn’t be happier with them, and they should be extremely proud for all the work they put in. I also can’t thank the community enough for the support and we just look to build off that and we hope to provide them with some good hockey moving forward,” he said.

The Sharks are now ready to host their spring camp this weekend, April 18-19 at the Don Ross Arena.

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Austin.mattes@pattisonmedia.com