
Hawks sign P.A. Mintos captain for next season
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s (SJHL) Nipawin Hawks have signed Prince Albert product Van Taylor to a Letter of Intent for next season.
The Hawks drafted Taylor in the second round, 14th overall in the SJHL’s 2022 U15 Draft. Nipawin Associate General Manager Dana Dirks has known the Taylor family for a long time and knows he can play all situations at the next level.
“He’s a captain, he’s a fantastic leader, plays on the power-play and the penalty kill, he can be that effective shutdown guy,” Dirks said of the now 17-year-old Prince Albert Mintos veteran.
This is Taylor’s third and final season with the U18 AAA program in his hometown. Tayor had 15 points his first season, 13 last year, though he missed significant time with an injury, and so far this year he’s scored four goals and helped on 20 others. Dirks said playing the point on the power-play and his puck passing is part of his repertoire.