April 19, 2025
Education News Canada

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
USask celebrates award winners at 2025 Huskie Salute

April 9, 2025

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.


2025 Major 7 Award Winners. (Photo: Electric Umbrella/Huskie Athletics)

Eight 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

See more on the individual winners via Huskie Athletics. 

For more information

University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Canada S7N 5A2
www.usask.ca


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