Alberta Junior Female Hockey League Announces 2023-2024 Award Finalists

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Alberta Junior Female Hockey League is proud to recognize the AJFHL’s 2023-2024 Individual Awards finalists.
The recipients will be announced after the AJFHL All-Star Game on March 30^th.
 
AJFHL Forward of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League forward who performs as the best forward.

2023-2024 Finalists
Eva DeBaie, Lethbridge Eagles  
Kelly Stanford, Cochrane Chaos
Rory Bothwell, Edmonton Wolves
 
AJFHL Defense of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League defence who performs as the best defence.

2023-2024 Finalists
Brooklyn Palmer, Lethbridge Eagles
Jordon Holt, Cochrane Chaos
Mackena Foisy, Sherwood Park Steele
 
AJFHL Goaltender of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League goalie who performs as the best goaltender.

2023-2024 Finalists
Kaylee Eleniak, Sherwood Park Steele
Paige Williams, Foothills Storm
Madison McLaren, Central Alberta Amazons
 
AJFHL Rookie of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League player who is most proficient and impactful in their 1^st year of competition in the AJFHL.

2023-2024 Finalists
Carolyn Demchuk, Lethbridge Eagles
Kyla Brewster, Fort Saskatchewan Fury
Madeline Butterfield, Edmonton Wolves
 
AJFHL Most Outstanding Player
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League player who performs as the most outstanding player.

2023-2024 Finalists
Kelly Stanford, Cochrane Chaos
Kendi Lundell, Lethbridge Eagles
Madison McLaren, Central Alberta Amazons
 
AJFHL Coach of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League coach/(s) who contributed the most to their team’s success.

2023-2024 Finalists
Bryan Toles, Edmonton Wolves
Megan Skelly & Erin O’Toole, Lethbridge Eagles
Rob Nelson, Foothills Storm
 
AJFHL Leadership Award
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League player who has shown exceptional leadership qualities, both on their team and through their involvement in the community.

2023-2024 Finalists
Kyanni Thunderchief, Lethbridge Eagles
Paula Hladunewich, Sherwood Park Steele
Sydney Smith, Fort Saskatchewan Fury
 
Paige Peach Heart & Soul Award
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League player who best exemplifies the essence of Paige: perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

2023-2024 Finalists
Ainsley McCoy-Birk, Edmonton Wolves
Juliana Gulayets, Lethbridge Eagles
Kanika Sandhu, Foothills Storm
 
AJFL Team of the Year
Honours the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League team who has made a significant impact and achieved results through the support and development of female hockey in their local community.

2023-2024 Finalists
Cochrane Chaos
Edmonton Wolves
Lethbridge Eagles
Fort Saskatchewan Fury
 
AJFHL Volunteer of the Year
Honours the volunteer who made outstanding contributions to the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League and female hockey. 

2023-2024 Finalists
Bryan Toles, Head Coach Edmonton Wolves
Darcy Williams, Foothills Storm President
Marilyn Hay, General Manager Sherwood Park Steele
 
 
Congratulations to all of the nominees and the finalists selected for their outstanding contributions to the League, the Community and Women in Hockey this season! Stay tuned to the AJFHL website to congratulate the winners of this season’s award winners after the All-Star Game on March 30th or better yet, we will see you at the Game!