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Lee named IBAM rookie of the month

The MJHL IBAM rookie of the month for March is defenceman Justin Lee of the Virden Oil Capitals.

Lee, 17, has displayed the poise of a seasoned veteran in helping the Oil Capitals to their first-ever MJHL championship final. Recently, the native of Waskada committed to the University of Denver Pioneers Division 1 men’s hockey team (NCAA).

The runners up are 17-year-old defenceman Nick Cicek of the Winnipeg Blues and 18-year-old forward Austin Heidemann of the Steinbach Pistons.

For the rest of the MJHL player of the month winners, click here.