Kirklan Lycar kicked off the new year in a huge way as he was selected the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's Player of the Week ending January 1.

The 19-year-old Elma native had a goal and five assists as the Virden Oil Capitals defeated the Terriers 7-4 in Portage on New Years Eve.

The runners up for the award are 20-year-old forward Reigan Buchanan of the Neepawa Natives and 18-year-old forward Ty Enns of the Portage Terriers.