Defenseman of the Year:
Caden Feinstein, Helena Bighorns
The ‘06 skater from Madison, Wisconsin, Caden Feinstein, was more than fine this season. The second-year Helena veteran dominated from the blue line. Feinstein played a crucial scoring role for the Bighorns all season long. This year, he tallied 20 goals while making 30 assists for Helena in the regular season. He featured some of the top offensive production of a defenseman in the league. He ranks second league-wide during the regular season with his +41 rating on the year.
In addition, the Wisconsin native was named to the Defenseman of the Month honors in November thanks to his 14-point month. He tallied seven goals while making seven assists in just seven games played. His work on the ice earned him the recognition as a Top Prospect this season. Feinstein played on Team White at the USA Hockey Arena during the annual Top Prospects Tournament. Out of 44 regular-season games, the second-year blueliner showed up on the scoresheet for 30 of them with Helena. His work on the ice helped to clinch the Helena Bighorns a spot at the 2026 Fraser Cup.
Head coach of the Bighorns, Damon Hanson, shares more on why Feinstein is deserving of this award.
“This is such an incredible and well-deserved honor for Caden. He’s been a huge part of our success over the past couple of seasons, and it’s been a privilege to watch him grow—not just as a player, but as a person.
Hason went into detail on what it has meant to coach Feinstein.
“Coaching Caden has truly been an honor. He’s an outstanding hockey player, but even more importantly, he’s an exceptional person off the ice and within our community. A true leader in every sense of the word.”
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