Tanner Sklaruk, Kings Hockey
Boston Pizza RDP Athlete of the Week for December 1, 2025
Tanner Sklaruk, an All-Conference defenceman, was a key contributor to the RDP Kings Hockey team this past weekend, recording a total of three points while taking care of his defensive responsibilities. In Friday’s 7-4 setback to the SAIT Trojans, Stony Plain’s Sklaruk assisted on teammate Ryland McNinch’s goal 51 seconds into the contest. He also scored the Kings’ third goal at 12:06 of the third period.
On Saturday, Sklaruk helped the Kings maintain their first place standing (11-1) and even the weekend series with a 5-2 victory over the Trojans in Calgary. The fourth-year defender assisted on the team’s second goal at 7:21 of the first period.
Sklaruk, an Open Studies student, has 16 points in 12 games. His 13 assists rank second in the league.
Sklaruk and the RDP Kings will face-off against the Briercrest College Clippers on Friday, January 9 in Saskatchewan.