Major Series Lacrosse 2025 Award Winners

 By Rad Joseph

Most Valuable Player

The MSL Most Valuable Player in 2025 is Jackson Webster who played for the Owen Sound Northstars scoring 36 goals while adding 47 assists for 83 points in 19 games. 

Jackson Webster

Rookie of the Year (Gene Dopp Award)

The 2025 Rookie of the Year Award went to Finn Thomson from the Brampton Excelsiors. Thomson totaled 40 points with 18 goals, and 22 assists in just nine games.

Finn Thom

Defensive Player of the Year (Merv McKenzie Award)

For the 2025 MSL season, there are two winners: Latrell Harris from the Six Nations Chiefs and Matt Gilray from the Peterborough Lakers. Both players are highly regarded in Major Series Lacrosse for playing key roles as defenders for their respective teams.Latrell Harris                                                     Matt Gilray

  

Outstanding Goaltender of the Year (Harry Lumley Award)

The winner of the MSL 2025 Goaltender having the lowest goals against average is Warren Hill of the Six Nations Chiefs. 

`Warren Hill

Volunteer Award  (Jim Brady Award)

Awarded annually to the player best displaying value to his team, volunteer assistance to minor lacrosse, and good sportsmanship, this year’s award goes to Matt Bowman of the Brampton Excelsiors.

Matt Bowman

Coaching Staff of the Year (Terry Sanderson Award)

The MSL 2025 Coaching Staff of the Year comes from the Peterborough Lakers and includes Head Coach Mike Hasen, Offensive Coaches Tracey Kelusky and Mat Giles, and Defensive Coach Bobby Keast.

Top Scorer 

2025 MSL Scoring Leader was veteran player Dhane Smith from the Six Nations Chiefs. Smith finished the regular season with a total of 104 points comprised of 39 goals, and 65 assists in 22 games played.