Sawchuk began his playing career in the SMJHL with the Kelowna Knights after being drafted 22nd overall in the S44 SMJHL Draft. Teaming up with fellow rookies Nickolas Klaus and Sanyi Kocsis, the three of them became known as "The Triplets." Sawchuk himself posted an impressive 30 points as a rookie, including 14 goals. Defensively he wasn't as good, going -32 throughout the season. As he improved though, so did the team and the next season was much more successful. The triplets all went over point per game, and Klaus ended up setting the SMJHL scoring record. Sawchuk did quite well this season, getting himself 62 points on the season. He scored 27 goals that season, the most across the entire league. They made the postseason this season but ultimately did not win the cup. S46 came along and still in the SMJHL, the triplets slowed down a bit, but the team performed even better. Sawchuk put up 37 points with 14 goals, and Kelowna made the postseason again. They made it all the way to the finals where they'd fall to St. Louis in seven games. Sawchuk is currently in his rookie season in the SHL for the Tampa Bay Barracude, and he's scored 6 goals and dished 12 goals, making it 18 points on the season through 30 games.

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S45 Roberto Martucci Trophy (SMJHL Goal Leader)
S46 John McBride Award (Kelowna Knights Playoff MVP)