points. It’ s too bad we had to let him go elsewhere, but it was a deal
that worked well for both teams.”
Last season in Portage, Wowryk had the chance to do something
that he had always dreamed of – winning the MJHL championship.
And as he tells, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. However, there
was more to the season than just the end result.
“ It was basically like a dream how we ended up winning the
league,” Wowryk said.“ That was something that I’ ve always wanted
to do in my junior career. I won a ring and got to know a great group
of guys from all around North America. It was actually really nice to
play with such a diverse team. We had guys from the States, British
Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.”
It’ s a good thing that Wowryk does so well at building relationships
because he had to start all over again in early November, when he
received word that he			would be packing his bags and
heading	back	to	Winnipeg, via trade.
“ I was actually			just getting off the ice at
practice	when		Blake called me into his
office,” Wowryk			said.“ I wasn’ t thinking
anything of it,			but once I sat down he
told me I was			traded to the Blues. I
totally	didn’ t		expect that, and was
quite shocked			when it happened
,			but	it
h a s			definitel

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It was a move that nobody saw coming. Adam Wowryk was a player that Portage Terriers Head Coach and General Manager, Blake Spiller worked hard to acquire from the Selkirk Steelers early last season. It turns out that while playing in Portage, Wowryk blossomed.

Since breaking into the MJHL with Selkirk in 2013-14, the 20-yearold has improved statistically every season. His 24 goals and 41 assists last year placed him eighth in league scoring – producing at more than a point-per-game rate. His work ethic and hockey smarts were on full display while in Portage and it had his former coach singing praises.

“ Adam Wowryk was a really good fit for us,” Spiller said.“ We acquired him early last season from Selkirk, and that deal really paid off for us. Adam is just a solid guy that goes about his business and keeps putting up

Game On Magazine 2017 February 2017 | Page 19

It was a move that nobody saw coming. Adam Wowryk was a player that Portage Terriers Head Coach and General Manager, Blake Spiller worked hard to acquire from the Selkirk Steelers early last season. It turns out that while playing in Portage, Wowryk blossomed.