In a season filled with standout moments, one rose above the rest—not for what happened on the ice, but for the impact made off of it.
Yorkton Terriers forward and Foam Lake native Tylan Henrikson has been awarded the RBC SJHL Community Ambassador Award, a prestigious honour recognizing a player who goes above and beyond in giving back to their community. Along with the title, Henrikson received a $3,000 donation from RBC to direct toward a cause of his choice.
For Henrikson, the decision was easy: Foam Lake Elementary School—the place where his journey began.
“It felt good,” Henrikson said of receiving the award. “It’s a huge honour, and seeing the support from Terriers fans and surrounding communities was awesome.”
Henrikson, who attended Foam Lake Elementary from Kindergarten through Grade 6, said the donation holds special meaning. His grandfather once served as the school’s principal, his grandmother was a teacher, and many family members also attended.
“It means a lot,” he said. “I was happy to give back to the school that shaped me. It’s really important to my family.”
The donation helped complete the school’s outdoor classroom project, funding a new cement floor that will benefit students for years to come.
“We used the funds from Tylan and RBC to add a cement floor to our outdoor classroom,” said current principal Cheryl Farrel, who now holds the same role once filled by Henrikson’s grandfather. “Our School Community Council had been fundraising for the project, and Tylan’s contribution allowed us to finish it. The work was just completed last week.”
Farrel remembers Henrikson as a standout during his school years.
“Tylan was an incredible student—hardworking, a leader by example, and passionate about sports,” she said.
Today, Henrikson remains connected to his roots, volunteering with young hockey players and continuing to inspire students.
“Tylan is a positive role model for all of our students,” Farrel added. “We’re so grateful he thought of his former school. Thanks to the SJHL and amazing sponsors like RBC who continue to support our communities.”
For Henrikson, life has come full circle—but his story is far from over.
“I just want to thank everyone for the support throughout the season,” he said. “It means a lot to play in front of a full rink and to feel that energy every night. We can’t wait to see everyone back at the rink this fall for another exciting year.”
