Brian Kozak Award

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The Brian Kozak Award is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's defenceman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position during the regular season. The award was first presented in 1977.

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2014 Joel Messner Selkirk Steelers
2008 Jason Gray Winnipeg South Blues
2007 Wade Poplawski Winnipeg South Blues
2006 Ryan Constant OCN Blizzard
2005 Devrin Stonehouse Neepawa Natives
2003 Colin Tetrault Southeast Blades
2002 Steve Mullin Winkler Flyers
2001 Derek Miller Neepawa Natives
1996 Troy Christensen Winnipeg Saints
1995 Troy Christensen St. Boniface Saints
1982 Grant Ledyard Fort Garry Blues
1977 Mark Johnston Portage Terriers

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