2026 ACAC Men's Volleyball Rookies of the Year
Edmonton, AB (February 25, 2026) –
NORTH MEN'S VOLLEYBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, ARTHUR SILVEIRA :
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Arthur Silveira of theKeyano College Huskies has been selected as the 2026 ACAC North Division Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year.
Silveira took the ACAC by storm in his inaugural season, recording 202 kills across 60 sets (3.37 kills per set) while appearing in 17 of the Huskies’ 19 games this season. He achieved double-digit kills in 10 games thisseason, closing out his season with a 20-kill performance on the final day of the regular season, marking a season-high for the outside hitter from São Paulo, Brazil.
“It’s pretty cool to see Arthur earn Rookie of the Year,” said Head Coach Keegan Kuhr. “He follows in a strongline of Brazilian rookies who have received this award, and we’re very proud of him. He has been solid for us allyear and continues to grow every match.”
In addition to his 202 kills, Silveira amassed 109 digs, 27 aces, 15 assists, and 13 blocks. Among conference competitors, he ranked seventh in kills, fifth in kills per set, fourth in aces, 10th in digs, and seventh in overall pointsscored. Silveira is the fourth member of the Keyano Huskies Men’s Volleyball team to earn the honours, following Rafael Parada Lima (2023-24), João Cunha (2019-20), and Jakub Zdybek (2016-17).
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2026 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship hosted by Red Deer Polytechnic in Red Deer, Alta.
SOUTH MEN'S VOLLEYBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, WILLIAM REININGER:
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce William Reininger of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers has been selected as the 2025-26 ACAC South Male Volleyball Rookie of the Year.
Reininger established himself as a primary offensive threat for the Rattlers throughout his first season in the ACAC. He finished the 2025-26 campaign ranked sixth in the conference for total points with 252, a total driven by his consistent production in the kills department where he also finished sixth overall. His impact extended to the baseline, where he recorded 25 service aces to sit among the top six players in the league.
Within the Medicine Hat College lineup, Reininger took on a significant role in the attack, leading the team in both total kills and points. While his offensive output was a focal point of his rookie season, he also provided defensive stability for the Rattlers by finishing third on the roster in digs. This multi-faceted contribution proved William Reininger as a solid player on both sides of the court and made his rookie season remarkable.
Trever Turner, Medicine Hat College Rattlers Men’s Volleyball Coach, said, “Will had an outstanding season with the Rattlers in his first year. He came into the program having played middle for his club team and we moved him to the outside as we felt he had the tools to be a dynamic player, and he didn’t disappoint. It was exciting to watch Will grow as a player this year with his work ethic and leadership qualities both on and off the court.”
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025-26 ACAC Male Volleyball Championship hosted by Red Deer Polytechnic in Red Deer, Alberta.
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