McGill University Athletics

Konyk was an outstanding hockey player for Montreal Jr. Canadiens (1954-55) and once turned down an offer from Sam Pollack to play with the Montreal Canadiens. He played seven seasons for the Redmen (1955-58 and 1959-62) at both forward and defence and also played football for five years (1958-62), completing a B.Sc. in 1958 and a degree in dentistry in 1962.

Konyk won the Lois Obeck trophy as most improved player on the football team in 1956 and later won the Forbes Trophy as McGill male athlete of the year in 1957-58. He was a member of McGill's 1960 Yates Cup and Churchill Bowl championship football squad. With the hockey team, Konyk served as captain for three consecutive seasons (1959-62).

In his final game, University officials honoured him with a "Leo Konyk Night" before a record standing-room-only crowd at McConnell Arena, where he was presented with an award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to McGill.

Honours

Forbes Trophy (1957-58) as McGill’s Male Athlete of the Year.