USask celebrates award winners at 2025 Huskie Salute
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies celebrated a season of remarkable achievements, both on and off the field of play, Wednesday evening (April 2) at the 2025 edition of Huskie Salute.
By Elliot Gabler / Huskie AthleticsEight individuals were honoured with major awards at the year-end event, with countless more recognized for their athletic and academic achievements as well as the impact they made in the community. Canada West All-Stars and award winners, U SPORTS All-Canadians and award winners, and graduating student-athletes were among those celebrated.
2025 Major 7 Award Winners
Pat Lawson Trophy (Female Rookie of the Year) – Gabrielle Flaman, Volleyball
Howard Nixon Trophy (Male Rookie of the Year) – Trevor Wong, Hockey
Valerie Girsberger Trophy (All-Round Female Athlete) – Kaitlyn Harrison, Cross Country/Track & Field
Rusty MacDonald Cup (All-Round Male Athlete) – Jake Neufeld, Track & Field
Mary Ethel Cartwright Trophy (Most Outstanding Female Athlete) – Gage Grassick, Basketball
Kent Phillips Trophy (Most Outstanding Male Athlete) – Roddy Ross, Hockey
Colb McEown Trophy (Coach of the Year) – Lisa Thomaidis, Basketball
Dr. Walter Hader Trophy (Student Trainer of the Year) – Taevan Athmer, Men's Volleyball
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