Western Lacrosse Association 2025 Award Winners

 Western Lacrosse Association 2025 Award Winners

 

Most Valuable Player

Marcus Klarich scored 37 goals and added 35 assists for a total of 72 points in 17 games for the Maple Ridge Burrards.

Rookie of the Year

The 2025 Rookie of the Year Award went to Silas Richmond from the Burnaby Lakers. Richmond totaled 54 points this season, with 30 goals, 24 assists in only 16 games.

Defensive Player of the Year

Known for having a dominating and consistent presence particularly in the defensive end of the floor, Drew Belgrave played a key role in the New Westminster transition game.

Outstanding Goaltender of the Year

The winner of the WLA 2025 Goaltender of the Year is Christian Del Bianco of the Coquitlam Adanacs. Del Bianco finished the regular season with 592 saves, a goal against average of 10.5 and an 84.9 save percentage.

Unsung Hero and Sportsmanship Award

The WLA Inspirational and Unsung Hero Award went to Nick Preston from the Victoria Shamrocks . This award is given to the player judged to be valuable and inspirational yet approaches his role quietly; the league’s “Unsung hero”.

Value, Volunteerism and Sportsmanship

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 Devlin Shanahan from the Nanaimo Timbermen.

Coach of the Year

The WLA 2025 Coach of the Year is Steve McKinlay from the Coquitlam Adanacs. McKinlay won this award for the second consecutive year.

Top Scorer and 3-Star Award

2025 Scoring Leader Award went to Mitch Jones from the New Westminister Salmonbellies. Jones has been a dominant force in the offensive end for the duration of the 2025 season, finishing with 40 goals, 48 assists in 17 games played. A veteran offensive player, and skilled scorer for the Salmonbellies who continues to be a force.

The 3-Star award is presented to the player who is awarded the most stars of the game throughout the season. This year, the award is presented to Marcus Klarich from the Maple Ridge Burrards. Klarich, only in his second season in the WLA, was awarded 1st/2nd star 4 times, and 3rd star 3 times, totaling 220-star points in only 17 games.