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#21 LUCAS BERTOLIN NAMED 2026 SIJHL BILL SALONEN CUP PLAYOFF MVP
Thunder Bay North Stars forward Lucas Bertolin has been named the 2026 SIJHL Bill Salonen Cup Playoff Most Valuable Player.
In 14 playoff games, Bertolin recorded 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points, averaging an impressive 1.64 points per game.
It wasn’t just the production—it was the timing. Lucas Bertolin delivered when it mattered most, including a huge overtime winner which was part of his three game-winning goals these playoffs.
Logging heavy minutes, Bertolin was a key contributor on the North Stars’ top-ranked power play and penalty kill, while consistently matching up against the opposition’s top defensive players and lines.
A complete, clutch performance from one of the league’s best.