Salute To Graduating Bears

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

There are 11 graduating players for the Innovex Estevan Bears following the 2025-26 season. These players will move on from the U18 level and into the junior level or higher to continue their hockey careers.

#1 Jaxon Kuchinka

Hometown: Estevan, SK
Position: Goaltender
Jaxon’s steady presence in the crease and his competitive drive made a huge impact on our team.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
🧀 GP: 18
🧀 Record: 7-6-2
🧀 SV%: .878
🧀 G.A.A.: 4.34

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#5 Simon Preston

Hometown: Regina, SK
Position: Defence
Simon has been a steady, dependable force on the blue line β€” bringing composure, physical play, and strong two-way hockey every single game.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
🧱 GP: 84
🧱 G: 4
🧱 A: 19
🧱 PTS: 23
🧱 PIM: 50

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#7 Dylan Brass

Hometown: Yorkton, SK
Position: Forward
Dylan has been a powerful presence up front β€” combining strength, skill, speed, and determination to make a major impact over his Bears career.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 134
πŸ”₯ G: 52
πŸ”₯ A: 57
πŸ”₯ PTS: 109
πŸ”₯ PIM: 86

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#8 Brendan Jones

Hometown: Warman, SK
Position: Forward
Brendan has been a dynamic offensive threat, combining skill, speed, and strong hockey IQ to make a major impact up front.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 89
πŸ”₯ G: 39
πŸ”₯ A: 56
πŸ”₯ PTS: 95
πŸ”₯ PIM: 24

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#9 Brayden Church

Hometown: Creighton, SK
Position: Forward
Brayden brought hustle, grit, and a team‑first mindset every time he stepped onto the ice.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 36
πŸ”₯ G: 3
πŸ”₯ A: 3
πŸ”₯ PTS: 6
πŸ”₯ PIM: 4

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#12 Gunner Moore

Hometown: Carievale, SK
Position: Forward
Gunner has been an elite offensive contributor and a cornerstone of the Bears’ lineup, playing with speed, intensity, and high-end skill while serving as the team captain in 2025-26!

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 133
πŸ”₯ G: 63
πŸ”₯ A: 98
πŸ”₯ PTS: 161
πŸ”₯ PIM: 30

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#14 Rhys Petersmeyer

Hometown: Regina, SK
Position: Forward
Rhys brought speed, smarts, and a strong two-way game every time he stepped on the ice.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 44
πŸ”₯ G: 13
πŸ”₯ A: 23
πŸ”₯ PTS: 36
πŸ”₯ PIM: 8

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#19 Ethan Boehm

Hometown: Regina, SK
Position: Forward
Ethan brought speed, skill, and playmaking ability every time he hit the ice β€” making an immediate impact in his time as a Bear.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 44
πŸ”₯ G: 19
πŸ”₯ A: 26
πŸ”₯ PTS: 45
πŸ”₯ PIM: 8

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#21 Boston Schmidt

Hometown: Pilot Butte, SK
Position: Forward
Boston has been an offensive force and a leader up front, playing with intensity, skill, and a relentless drive to make a difference every shift.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 116
πŸ”₯ G: 52
πŸ”₯ A: 57
πŸ”₯ PTS: 109
πŸ”₯ PIM: 70

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#23 Will Nicholson

Hometown: Regina, SK
Position: Forward
Will brought energy, vision, and consistent two-way play every time he hit the ice.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
πŸ”₯ GP: 89
πŸ”₯ G: 15
πŸ”₯ A: 31
πŸ”₯ PTS: 46
πŸ”₯ PIM: 34

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography

#33 Evan Hutcheon

Hometown: Regina, SK
Position: Goaltender
Evan brought compete, composure, and a team‑first mindset every time he stepped between the pipes.

U18 AAA Career Stats:
🧀 GP: 35
🧀 Record: 22-10-2
🧀 SV%: .910
🧀 G.A.A.: 2.98

Photo: Wanda Harron Photography