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Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris and Olympic gold medallist curler Kaitlyn Lawes were named Manitoba’s most outstanding male and female athletes as the province’s top athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers were honoured for their achievements in sport at the Sport Manitoba 2019 NightofChampions presented by Manitoba Chicken Producers, Saturday at Club Regent Casino and Event Centre.

As well, the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team was named the province’s top team.

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Harris led the CFL in rushing for the second year in a row and was named a CFL all-star for the fifth time. Meanwhile, Lawes brought home the first-ever gold medal in mixed doubles from the Winter Olympics in South Korea and finished fifth in voting for the Lou Marsh Trophy. The Bisons women’s hockey team captured the USports crown for the first time in the program’s history.

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As well, Portland Winterhawks captain and World Junior hockey team member Cody Glass was named Male Junior Athlete of the Year while IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship gold medallist Raygan Kirk of Ste. Anne was chosen as Female Junior Athlete of the Year. The 17U Junior Bisons volleyball team was selected as the Junior Team of the Year.