36th Year of Education Assistance Program Supports Sask. Students & Officials

Dec 03

2025
By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. Hockey Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the recipients of the Education Assistance Program Grants for the 2024-25 season, marking the 36th year of this program.

These grants recognize the dedication of members pursuing post-secondary education at institutions in Saskatchewan. Unlike athletic scholarships, these grants focus on supporting the academic goals of players, coaches, referees, and linespersons.

This year, 18 members have been awarded $1,000 each, including 10 women, representing communities from across the province:

Award

Name

Hometown

Zone 1

Brody Walter

Weyburn

Zone 2

Aryanna Lang

Regina

Zone 3

Kai Packet

Lafleche

Zone 4

Jayden Hyndman

Balcarres

Zone 5

Landin Frank

Bruno

Zone 6

Micah Pritchard

Saskatoon

Zone 7

Aiden Torry

Kindersley

Zone 8

Natasha Gyoerick

Prince Albert

Female Under-18 AAA

Jordyn Fidler

Prince Albert

Female Under-18 AAA

Averi Batty

Regina

Female Under-18 AAA

Ella Clarke

Saskatoon

Female Under-18 AAA

Rayne Hennie

Hague

Female Under-18 AAA

Kiah Shields

Esterhazy

Junior B or C

Ty Fehrenbach

Carlyle

Sask. Officiating Development Model

Zander Bissky

Prince Albert

Official

Kale Sitter

Regina

Official

Sasha Flegg

Carrot River

BFL CANADA Scholarship

Leighton Wurm

Regina

The program can award up to 21 grants each year across multiple categories, and for the 2024-25 season, 29 applications were received.

Since 1990-91, over 438 grants totaling more than $439,000 have been awarded. Funding comes from the Hockey Saskatchewan Scholarship Fund, established with surplus funds from the 1991 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship in Saskatchewan.

Applications for the 2025-26 program are open to eligible members and must be submitted by August 31 of the hockey season. Details on eligibility and application requirements are available through the link below.

CLICK HERE for more information on eligibility criteria and application details.

Hockey Saskatchewan congratulates all recipients for their efforts on the ice and in the classroom.

Provincial Leader in Sport Excellence.


About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN

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