title: Brian Kozak Award
text: # Brian Kozak Award
  
  The Brian Kozak Award is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's defenceman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position during the regular season. The award was first presented in 1977.
  
  ## MJHL Top Defencemen
  
  | Season | Winner | Team |
  | - | - | - |
  | 2014 | Joel Messner | Selkirk Steelers |
  | 2008 | Jason Gray | Winnipeg South Blues |
  | 2007 | Wade Poplawski | Winnipeg South Blues |
  | 2006 | Ryan Constant | OCN Blizzard |
  | 2005 | Devrin Stonehouse | Neepawa Natives |
  | 2003 | Colin Tetrault | Southeast Blades |
  | 2002 | Steve Mullin | Winkler Flyers |
  | 2001 | Derek Miller | Neepawa Natives |
  | 1996 | Troy Christensen | Winnipeg Saints |
  | 1995 | Troy Christensen | St. Boniface Saints |
  | 1982 | Grant Ledyard | Fort Garry Blues |
  | 1977 | Mark Johnston | Portage Terriers |
  