The Western Hockey League announced today the U.S. Division individual award winners for the 2020-21 WHL season.

WHL division awards are voted upon by general managers and head coaches.

Herriman native Mason Mannek of the Portland Winterhawks has been named the U.S. Division Scholastic Player of the Year.

The 21-year-old appeared in all 24 games for the Winterhawks during the 2020-21 WHL season, collecting 17 points (10 goals, seven assists), all while sustaining a 4.0 grade-point average at Clackamas Community College.

He plans to major in Electrical Engineering as he continues his post-secondary studies. The 5-foot-8, 169-pound forward completes his time in the WHL having amassed 94 points (43 goals, 51 assists) in 212 career regular-season games.

Photo/Portland Winterhawks

(June 4, 2021)